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  • sauce-coated chicken wings

    How To Seriously Elevate Your Homemade Chicken Wings

    Making your own chicken wings at home can be a worthwhile and delicious endeavor, but you could be doing even more to make your wings unforgettable.

    By Brian Good Read More
  • Soy sauce being poured into a bowl

    The Best Substitute For Soy Sauce In A Pinch

    In the middle of cooking but realize you're all out of soy? Don't panic -- your pantry probably has the best swap you need for the job already there.

    By Khyati Dand Read More
  • mashed potatoes

    13 Delicious Ways To Use Up Leftover Mashed Potatoes

    Leftover mashed potatoes can inspire a surprising amount of creative and delicious recipes, from Polish pierogis and Sheperd's pies to dumplings and pancakes!

    By Suzannah Kolbeck Read More
  • Bowl of oatmeal with fruit

    For The Best Oatmeal Texture, Skip The Boiling Liquid

    You might boil your oatmeal over high heat to get breakfast on the table faster, but there are a few good reasons why taking it slow is a much better idea.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • Beef brisket being sliced after smoking

    The Best Type Of Wood To Use For Smoking Brisket

    Whether it's your first time smoking a brisket or you just want to try something new, you should absolutely be using this one type of wood to smoke your meat.

    By Food Republic Staff Read More
  • Large Mezzaluna cutting pizza

    The Game-Changing Tool You Need To Replace Rolling Pizza Cutters

    Rolling pizza cutters serve a purpose, but let's be honest -- they don't serve that purpose well, leaving pizza a sloppy mess. Avoid the stress with this tool.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay on step and repeat

    Gordon Ramsay's Three-Finger Rule For Chopping Herbs Is Genius

    Gordon Ramsay's three-finger rule for cutting herbs not only helps you preserve the flavor of your herbs, but also protects your fingers from getting cut.

    By Audrey Enjoli Read More
  • Martha Stewart at event

    Martha Stewart's Secret Ingredient For Hearty Meatballs

    Meatballs are a great meal to batch cook and freeze. Whether a weeknight meal or party pleaser, there's a way to make them better, says Martha Stewart.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Bobby Flay at Scheckeats -- Cooking Smarter in 2023

    Bobby Flay's Pro Tip For Making Fresh Pasta In No Time

    Bobby Flay has mastered the art of many cuisines, and his savvy skills with pasta are no exception. His hack for making pasta dough in a jiff is a real winner.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • Stand mixer with whisk attachment

    How To Make Ice Cream Using Only A Stand Mixer

    While, yes, you can use an ice cream maker to make ice cream, you don't actually need one. If you have a stand mixer, you can make creamy ice cream at home.

    By Catherine Rickman Read More
  • grilled cheese halves stacked on top of each other with sprigs of fresh herbs

    The Toothpick Trick For Foolproof Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

    The air fryer can be the best appliance to give you the melty, gooey grilled cheese of your dreams. But there's a trick you may want to use with toothpicks.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • Crispy fried chicken feast with different sides

    For Extra Crispy Fried Chicken At Home, Grab The Vodka

    To ensure your fried chicken (or your fried cauliflower!) has the crispiest, crunchiest crust, you need to swap your wet ingredients for vodka -- yes, vodka.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Guy Fieri smiling during the 2023 opening of the Las Vegas Flavortown

    Guy Fieri's Potato 'Snow' Makes The Smoothest Mash

    Guy Fieri, resident king of Flavor Town, knows how to make the smoothest, most delicious mashed potatoes with the help of one device, a ricer.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
  • tortilla chip with guacamole

    Game-Changing Ingredients That Will Upgrade Your Guacamole

    You want your guacamole to stand out on game day. Sure, you can go for the standard stuff. But from bacon to pomegranate, these ingredients are game changers.

    By Lauren Bair Read More
  • Different ingredients in fresh salad bar

    The Genius Hack To Build Your Own Refrigerator Salad Bar

    There are a million ways to build a salad, but all that prep can put us off from actually making one. Be two steps ahead with your very own salad bar at home.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Legendary chef Julia Child surrounded by food and wine

    Julia Child's Soaking Technique For 'Unforgettable' Beans

    There's no need to fret about cooking beans when you have helpful tips from the master of cooking, Julia Child. Try her soaking technique for the best results.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Shredded hash browns

    The Best Type Of Potatoes For Crunchy, Golden Hash Browns

    If you want to make sure your homemade hash browns are golden, crispy, and perfect, you need to use russet potatoes and only russet potatoes.

    By Avery Tomaso Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling on stage with microphone

    Ina Garten's Herb Alternative For Cilantro Haters

    Does cilantro taste like soap or dirt to you? Never fear -- culinary queen Ina Garten has the best swap to replicate that bright flavor, hold the soap.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Avocado salad dressing with cilantro and lime

    How To Turn Leftover Guacamole Into A Creamy Salad Dressing

    Using guacamole as the base for a salad dressing adds a creamy richness, and complements the flavors of all sorts of different salad ingredients.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Buffalo chicken wings on wooden board

    The Underrated Ingredient You Can't Skip For Crispy Chicken Wings

    If you're in the mood for the crispiest of crispy chicken wings, forgo the flour -- all you need is a bit of aluminum-free baking powder in your rub.

    By Catherine Rickman Read More
  • fish tacos with coleslaw

    16 Unique Ingredients That Will Make Your Coleslaw So Much Better

    You don't have to settle for the everyday coleslaw. There's so many ingredients you can add to take your slaw game to a whole new level.

    By James Hastings Read More
  • Top down view of fruit in blender

    The One Ingredient You Should Add To Every Smoothie

    It may sound counterintuitive, but go with us for a second -- if you want the fruity flavors of your smoothie to shine, you need to add salt. Why? Science!

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Closeup of Ina Garten

    The Common Store-Bought Shortcut Ina Garten Can't Get Down With

    Ina Garten may always say "store-bought is fine" but it turns out that there's one grocery store shortcut she would never touch, and it's likely in your kitchen

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Tuna salad sandwich on hoagie roll with pickles and chips

    The Best Type Of Tuna To Use For Salad, According To An Expert

    Michael Feinberg, the Executive Chef of Around the Clock Diner, recommends using white albacore tuna packed in water the next time you make tuna salad.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Bowl of ice cream

    Why Your Homemade Ice Cream Isn't Freezing

    If your homemade ice cream doesn't freeze right and turns out soft or soupy, these ingredient- and equipment-related hiccups might be to blame.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • Pizza topped with chicken and lettuce on wooden board

    Shredded Lettuce On Pizza Is Always A Red Flag

    If you decide to order a pizza topped with lettuce greens, don't be surprised if the lettuce starts to go limp by the time you dive into your second slice.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay on 2023 Fox winter junket red carpet

    Gordon Ramsay's Unconventional Tip For Cutting Bell Peppers

    Gordon Ramsay is known for his fiery temper but also his savvy tips for helping cooks at home master the art of cooking -- including how to dice peppers.

    By Audrey Enjoli Read More
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