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  • Woman carving orange pumpkin

    Slow Cook Your Pumpkin Guts For Decadently Sweet Butter

    Pumpkin picking is part of the fun of autumn, but what do you do with all those pumpkin guts? Why, turn it into delicious pumpkin butter of course!

    By L Valeriote September 17th, 2023 Read More
  • piece of baked salmon with lemon and dill garnish

    The Timing Rule To Follow For Better Oven-Baked Salmon

    Salmon is one of the most delicious types of fish - when it's cooked properly. To avoid over-baking, make sure you follow this simple timing rule.

    By Bobby Huen September 17th, 2023 Read More
  • Empty waffle cones

    Ice Cream Cones Are The Missing Ingredient In Your Fried Chicken

    Have a bunch of crushed up waffle cones? Use them for your fried chicken breading and you'll never go back to traditional ways of making the meal again.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed September 17th, 2023 Read More
  • Boiling water in a pot

    The Brilliant Butter Hack To Prevent Water From Boiling Over

    It's inevitable that your pot of boiling water will spill over unless you're watching it with an eagle eye - or using this tip involving butter around the rim.

    By Andrew Housman September 17th, 2023 Read More
  • Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten smiling

    Ina Garten's Advice For Humanely Cooking Live Lobsters At Home

    Cooking live lobsters at home can be a controversial topic but Ina Garten has some advice on doing so humanely. Here's her tips and how to best serve it.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Corn kernels in bowl

    Your Air Fryer Is The Key To Unspeakably Delicious Frozen Corn

    It's easy to mess up frozen corn and end up with a sad, lifeless dish. To make such days a thing of the past, it's time to whip out your handy air fryer.

    By L Valeriote September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • A lemon sits next to a grater full of zest

    How To Substitute Lemon Zest When You Just Don't Feel Like Grating

    Lemon zest adds a certain lemon kick to dishes that nothing really replicates. Even so, there are some quick substitutions when you just can't be bothered.

    By Tim Forster September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • chicken wings with dipping sauce

    Why Your Air Fryer Chicken Wings Didn't Turn Out Crispy

    There are several pitfalls when cooking chicken wings in the air fryer that can result in unpleasant, soggy wings, but luckily it's easy to avoid.

    By Kristina Vanni September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • platter of tater tots

    Frozen Tater Tots Are Unbelievably Versatile

    Need a potato side in a pinch? Heck, do you need an idea for what to make for dinner but have minimal goods in the fridge? Tater tots are the solution.

    By Bobby Huen September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Irish boiled dinner

    One-Pot New England Boiled Dinners Are Effortlessly Flavorful

    No time during your busy work week to make a hearty dinner? No problem! You can make a one-pot boiled meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

    By Andrew Housman September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Green chocolate chip cookies

    Avocado Is The Secret To Ultra Moist Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Do you crave moist, ooey gooey, cakey chocolate chip cookies? The cookie of your dream may just be a little green. Try swapping in some avocado!

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • cocktails with a lemon twist

    How To Zest A Lemon For Classy Cocktail Garnishes

    A well-stocked bar includes unique tools most kitchen might lack. However, if you want to get classy lemon zest for classy lemon cocktails, you need this knife.

    By Kristina Vanni September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • A classic submarine sandwich

    TikTok's Viral Grinder Sandwich Is Basically A Better Salad

    It's all over the internet; it's big, delicious - it's got everything but the kitchen sink! It's amazing, and it's pretty much a salad in a hoagie.

    By Bobby Huen September 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis

    Giada De Laurentiis Swears By Spanking Her Risotto. Here's Why

    If you're planning to make risotto, don't forget one final step when plating the dish - spanking it. It's a step Italian chef Giada De Laurentiis swears by.

    By Jennifer Mathews September 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Oprah smiling

    The Earthy Sea Salt Oprah Brings With Her To Restaurants

    It began with a present back in 2008 that sparked a lifetime obsession for Oprah with this one particular type of salt. And yes, it brings umami with each bite.

    By Kristina Vanni September 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Giada event portrait

    Giada De Laurentiis' Go-To Tips For Cooking Perfect Pasta

    Chef Giada De Laurentiis has had a lot to say about Italian food. And we thank her for it! Here's a bunch of Giada's tips for cooking perfect pasta. Mangia!

    By Lauren Bair September 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Orange cheesecake with spider decoration

    Use Your Favorite Halloween Sugar Cookies As A Tasty Cheesecake Base

    To really get into the spooky spirit, it's time to amp up your cheesecake game with this easy (and delicious) no-bake cheesecake, sugar cookie hack.

    By Erica Martinez September 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Person rinsing rice

    You Should Stop Throwing Out Your Rice Water

    Washing rice is not only ideal for improving recipes that are grain-focused but saving the rice water is very useful for other dishes and household cleaning.

    By Khyati Dand September 15th, 2023 Read More
  • pan of mac and cheese

    Vegemite Is The Secret Ingredient For Ultra Rich Mac And Cheese

    Rich, luxurious, full of umami - you might not realize it, but this perfectly describes mac and cheese when it's got a secret additional ingredient: Vegemite.

    By Bobby Huen September 14th, 2023 Read More
  • Sprouted garlic bulb and cloves

    Is It Okay To Use Sprouted Garlic?

    Garlic might begin to sprout green leaves when left out, but does that mean it's time to throw it out? Check out our tips on what to do with sprouted garlic.

    By L Valeriote September 14th, 2023 Read More
  • chef Ina Garten attending 2017 EAT (RED) food and film festival

    Ina Garten's Favorite Way To Dress Up Cheap Chicken Cuts

    We all know that the chicken breast is the preferred cut from the bird, but don't overlook cheaper cuts. According to Ina Garten, they can be just as luxurious.

    By Bobby Huen September 14th, 2023 Read More
  • Red tomatoes on leafy plant

    Can You Eat Tomato Leaves?

    Maybe you know a thing or two about tomatoes, but what about tomato leaves? Check out if and how you can incorporate them into your next meal.

    By L Valeriote September 14th, 2023 Read More
  • A bowl of vegetable broth

    When Is It Okay To Swap Water For Vegetable Broth?

    We've all been there: happily making a recipe only to realize that we're plumb out of vegetable broth. Here's when it's okay to skip it -- and when it's not.

    By Khyati Dand September 13th, 2023 Read More
  • Hand squeezing lemon wedge

    Stop Lemon Wedges From Spraying Juice Everywhere With A Simple Hack

    A pop of lemon juice will brighten most dishes, but often squeezing a wedge can send juice flying everywhere, unless you use this simple hack.

    By Erica Martinez September 12th, 2023 Read More
  • Seasoned chicken breasts in an air fryer

    How To Air Fry Chicken Breasts For Actually Flavorful Results

    Chicken breast is a notoriously difficult piece of meat to cook, especially in an air fryer. However, with this one little trick, you can have juicy chicken.

    By Erica Martinez September 12th, 2023 Read More
  • a reduced liquid in a saucepan

    How To Make A Reduction

    It's a line that comes up in recipes frequently: Reduce sauce by half, reduce liquid by 1/3, etc. But what does that mean, and how do you do it?

    By Bobby Huen September 12th, 2023 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling on red carpet

    The Rice Brand Ina Garten Keeps Stocked In Her Pantry

    Rice is a staple in many a pantry, but which brand is the one that Queen of the Kitchen, the Contessa herself, Ina Garten, swears by and why?

    By Sharon Rose September 11th, 2023 Read More
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