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  • Traditional ice cream sandwiches stacked on parchment paper

    Take Ice Cream Sandwiches To A New Level With A Sweet Breakfast Swap

    If you're looking to take your homemade ice cream sandwiches to the next level, try giving them a sweeter spin with one classic breakfast treat.

    By Crystal Antonace Read More
  • A cup of spicy, instant ramen

    The Leftover Fat You Need For The Best Tasting Instant Ramen

    One of the easiest ways to make your next bowl of instant ramen taste luxurious is to add a common leftover fat that savvy chefs always save.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • Serving of lasagna topped with fresh basil on a blue plate

    Your Meat Lasagna Is Missing One Secret (And Sweet) Ingredient

    When planning your next Italian dinner, you should consider adding this one sweet and traditional ingredient to your pasta or your favorite tomato sauce.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • A bowl of chocolate ice cream with a spoon.

    2 Spices Make Store-Bought Ice Cream Taste Like Mexican Hot Chocolate

    Chocolate ice cream may be delicious on its own, but you can amp things up even more and make it taste like Mexican hot chocolate with two spices.

    By Andy Hume Read More
  • juicy burger with cheese and bacon sits in the foreground with basket of fries behind it

    You'll Never Cook A Dry Burger Again With One Ice Cube Hack

    Whether you're using a meat prone to drying (looking at you turkey) or you just want extra assurance that your burgers will be moist, use an ice cube.

    By Katie Moore Read More
  • Penne pasta dressed with basil, cheese, and tomatoes

    The Simpler Way To Dress Pasta Without Making A Full Tomato Sauce

    If you're in the market for a no-sauce tomato topping for your pasta - with all the savory deliciousness of your favorite marinara - look no further.

    By M Lavelle Read More
  • Green jalapeños in a wooden bowl on a black surface with some loose jalapeños on the counter

    The Quick Way To Tell How Hot Your Jalapeños Will Be

    No one enjoys the awkward revelation that the pepper they thought was going to be mild is actually way outside of their heat tolerance zone.

    By Amara Michelle Read More
  • A top view of a can of beans with the metal lid peeled back

    The Step To Consider Before Adding Canned Beans To Dishes

    Ah, canned beans - they're versatile, they're tasty, and they're tragically underrated. Just make sure you don't skip this key step before using them.

    By Cami Cox Read More
  • A roasted turkey sits on a bed of baked apples and fresh sage

    Soak Your Turkey In One Dairy Ingredient For Ultra-Tender Results

    There are many marinades and brines being touted online as the best solution for a tender turkey, but consider instead this one dairy ingredient.

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • A bowl of homemade mashed potatoes, surrounded by extra ingredients and kitchen tools

    Seriously, Try Adding Some Vanilla To Your Mashed Potatoes

    Everything you already love about mashed potatoes is heightened with a touch of vanilla paste, transforming your side dish into the main event.

    By Megan Forrester Read More
  • Pizza topped with vegetables, herbs, and cherry tomatoes

    The Unexpected Way Leftover Pizza Can Elevate Salad Forever

    Leftover pizza is a treat all on its own, but if you want to find more fun ways to repurpose slices, here's how you can craft them into croutons for a salad.

    By Cami Cox Read More
  • Ricotta and cottage cheese sit on a cutting board along with milk, eggs, and other items.

    The Differences Between Ricotta Vs Cottage Cheese (And When To Use Each)

    Ricotta cheese and cottage cheese are delicious in many different dishes, but their subtle differences will help you decide which one is best to use.

    By Carole Mac Read More
  • White bowl of meatballs in tomato sauce is topped with fresh flat leaf parsley

    You're Probably Making These Big Mistakes With Your Meatballs

    Meatballs are a delicious and relatively easy dinner, perfect for preparing in advance, but they're also easy to get wrong. Avoid dry meatballs with these tips.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Top view of an open can of chickpeas

    The Extra Step To Take For Flavorful Canned Chickpeas

    Chickpeas aren't exactly the most exciting when they're fresh out of the can, but this simple technique instantly adds a hit of bold flavor with little effort.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with fish in creamy white cheese sauce

    For Protein-Packed Stuffed Shells, Reach For Canned Tuna

    You can effortlessly make stuffed pasta shells into a heartier dish - and boost its protein content - by mixing canned tuna into the filling before stuffing.

    By Sharon Rose Read More
  • mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

    Take The Stress Out Of Sides And Make Mashed Potatoes In Your Slow Cooker

    Not everyone is down to boil, season, and mash a pot of spuds on a hectic day, so turn to your slow cooker for the most low-maintenance mashed potatoes ever.

    By Jocelyn Kerr Read More
  • Three halves of a sandwich with tuna salad and lettuce in white paper

    Improve The Texture Of Your Tuna Salad With One Simple Step

    If you think you dislike raw celery in tuna salad, you'll have to try this preparation trick the next time you make lunch for a great textural upgrade.

    By Eli Cohen Read More
  • carved ham on a white platter

    12 Rules For Baking The Perfect Ham

    Baking ham comes with a few standard rules that are good to brush up on. While not as complicated as preparing and making turkey, there's some things to know.

    By Dani Zoeller Read More
  • Bowl of creamy carrot soup in white bowl

    The Absolute Best Substitutes For Carrots In Soup

    When you're fresh out of carrots (or cooking for someone who doesn't like them), try these handy substitutes that add a similar taste to your favorite soups.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Glass jars of pickled vegetables in a garden

    Next Time You Pickle Vegetables, Give Them A Sweet Vanilla Upgrade

    Vanilla only brings out the natural sweetness in your veggies, but it also contrasts wonderfully with the classic salty, sour notes of pickles.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • a piece of raw steak on a cutting board

    Here's How To Tenderize Steak With Nothing But A Fork

    When you have no time to whip up a marinade and no meat mallet in your arsenal, you can use a fork to tenderize steak in possibly the simplest way ever.

    By Danielle Esposito Read More
  • White bowl of ramen noodles with soup and vegetables

    Give Ramen An Extra Punch Of Umami Flavor With One Canned Good

    For a deliciously savory bowl of ramen that's also more filling, grab this canned ingredient that makes for an easy and delicious instant topping.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • Plate with ham, mashed sweet potatoes, broccoli, and dark gravy

    You're Only 2 Ingredients Away From A Bold Red-Eye Gravy On Your Dinner Table

    Skip the hours of stirring a roux over the stove and try making red-eye gravy, a Southern staple that uses just two ingredients to create a unique flavor.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Four pieces of sliced vegan quesadillas with melty vegan cheese.

    Canned Chickpeas Are Key For Creamy Vegan Quesadillas

    To make the creamiest, dreamiest vegan quesadilla possible, blend up this one pantry staple: drained canned chickpeas, blended up or mashed.

    By Andy Hume Read More
  • Temaki hand rolls on a plate with pickled ginger and soy sauce

    The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Homemade Temaki

    Chef Shingo Akikuni of the Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Shingo told Food Republic how to avoid the biggest mistake people make when preparing temaki.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling

    How Ina Garten Easily Brightens A BLT Sandwich

    When your basic BLT just isn't quite stacking up, take a page from Ina Garten and add an essential ingredient that brightens all the flavors.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • A dark bottle of vanilla extract placed on a wooden board next to whole vanilla beans

    How Does Vanilla Flavor Differ From Extract?

    You might think vanilla flavor is always inferior to vanilla extract, but the differences between these ingredients and their purposes is a lot more complex.

    By Khyati Dand Read More
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