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  • Piping bags of royal icing

    How To Store Royal Icing

    Leftover royal icing should always be stored in an airtight container to keep it hydrated, and protect it from bacteria and absorbing smells from nearby food.

    By Arianna Endicott Read More
  • ground beef in a nonstick pan

    Break Up Ground Meat Easily With An Unconventional Kitchen Tool

    Once the meat hits the heat, it's a balance between letting things brown and breaking up the clumps. Make your life easier and reach for this tool.

    By Joey DeGrado Read More
  • Wooden spoon of ketchup

    How (And When) To Substitute Ketchup For Tomato Sauce

    Because of ketchup's sweetness, it can only really stand in when the recipe calls for tomato sauce as one of several ingredients - not the star of the show.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Cookie cup with chocolate and coconut

    The Muffin Tin Hack For Delicious Cookie Cups

    Want to know what makes any day of the week a whole lot better? A scoop of ice cream inside a cookie cup. You don't need fancy tools to make one, either.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Meatball marinara sub

    Skip The Meat And Make Meatballs With Ricotta Cheese

    Want to stretch your budget just a bit or simply try something new and delicious? Swap out the meat in your meatball for ricotta and enjoy polpette di ricotta.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • bang bang sauce with chicken

    3-Ingredient Bang Bang Sauce Is Too Versatile To Ignore

    Bang bang sauce is simple to make, but all it really needs to take just about any meal from good to stinking fantastic is a whopping three ingredients.

    By Chris Sands Read More
  • Large leaf collard greens on striped kitchen towel

    The Simple Method To Properly Clean Collard Greens

    You may have heard that you're meant to soak your collard greens, but that can actually risk spreading disease and germs. Clean them this way instead.

    By Sharon Rose Read More
  • Dyeing eggs

    How To Dye Easter Eggs With Whipped Cream And Kool-Aid

    Follow our easy steps for turning whipped cream or Kool-Aid into edible dyes, so you can make classic pastel Easter eggs or even rainbow tie-dyed versions.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • Bowl of destemmed kale

    How To Destem Kale Like A Professional

    While buying de-stemmed kale seems like a time saver, it is very easy to do at home. Plus you save yourself the hassle of picking out stems or slimy leaves.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay smiling

    The Bacon Alternative Gordon Ramsay Uses For His Vegan BLTs

    Gordon Ramsay has gone vegan -- for lunch. To make some truly stellar 'facon,' the celebrity chef combines two things: rice paper and tofu crumbles.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Red velvet cupcakes with fluffy frosting

    Mix Cool Whip And Cream Cheese For An Easy, Decadent Frosting

    Frosting -- it's the delicious topper on your cake, but gosh it can be a pain to make. Want an easy mix? Simply blend Cool Whip and cream cheese.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • Meatballs with tomato sauce

    The 2 Inexpensive Beef Cuts To Mash Up For Perfect Meatballs

    We can all recognize that beef is getting pricier. However, you don't need to compromise on flavor with these two inexpensive cuts when making meatballs.

    By Joey DeGrado Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling as she speaks on stage

    Ina Garten's Tangy Secret Ingredient For Next-Level Smash Burgers

    Ina Garten is known for her simple yet elegant meals. Her dishes are no-fuss but flavorful masterpieces, and her smashburger is no exception. The key? Mustard.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • wheat flour on wooden counter

    Toasted Flour Is The Key To Bakery-Worthy Dough

    If you want your home-baked goods to take like they came straight from a professional bakery, you need to start toasting your flour before you cook.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
  • Hand pressing gnocchi against a fork

    The Fork Hack To Shape Gnocchi In Seconds

    You don't need a gnocchi paddle or rolling board to make deliciously perfect gnocchi. All you need to make the pasta is your thumb and a fork.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Coleslaw with carrots, cabbage, and peanuts

    The Step You Should Never Skip To Prevent Soggy Coleslaw

    So, you made your grandmother's world famous coleslaw for the potluck only to find that it's a soggy, watery mess at arrival. What gives? The answer is salt.

    By Madeline Murphy Read More
  • Pan-fried shrimp with tails with lemon and parsley

    Leave The Tails On Shrimp To Avoid A Common Overcooking Error

    Do your shrimp turn out rubbery? Curled up into tight messes that are difficult to eat? The problem -- you're likely removing the tail before you cook them.

    By Joey DeGrado Read More
  • Sliced seared tuna steak

    Mayonnaise Is The Secret To Unbelievably Moist Tuna Steaks

    Want to ensure you get a perfectly cooked tuna steak that's positively juicy? You don't need fancy equipment -- just a touch of mayonnaise on the outside.

    By Joey DeGrado Read More
  • pressure cooker on countertop

    The One Type Of Sauce To Keep Far Away From Your Instant Pot

    If you're cooking your dinner in an Instant Pot, you absolutely need to keep anything with dairy away from the pressure cooker, as it will curdle fast.

    By Jakob Eiseman Read More
  • Salmon rolled on a grill

    Why You Should Roll Salmon Steaks Before Grilling Them

    There are plenty of ways to grill salmon, but if you aren't taking the time to roll it first, you're going to end up with an unevenly cooked fish.

    By Samantha Jenkins Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis on step and repeat at Netflix event

    Giada De Laurentiis' Bold Secret Ingredient For Bucatini Pasta

    Giada De Laurentiis, veritable queen of pasta, has done it again with another unexpected but wow-worthy pairing. For extra umami, she mixes in miso to bucatini.

    By Audrey Enjoli Read More
  • fresh garlic and garlic cloves

    Make One Easy Switch To Avoid Burning Fresh Garlic Forever

    How many times have we thought we had perfected a dish only to burn that delicate yet pungent garlic? Do this one switch, and make that a thing of the past.

    By Jakob Eiseman Read More
  • Plate of three poached eggs

    The Best Poached Eggs Are Frozen Before They Hit The Water

    Everyone has their own way to poach eggs, but if you haven't tried freezing them first, you're missing out. It takes the stress out of keeping the egg's shape.

    By Arianna Endicott Read More
  • Mary Berry accepting DBE at Windsor

    Mary Berry's Noodle Tip For Better Lasagna

    If you want to make a quick-cook lasagna but have heard negative things about no-cook pasta, then you need to read Mary Berry's tip to improve texture.

    By Arianna Endicott Read More
  • melty cheese, tomato, and spinach sandwich

    How To Reheat A Sandwich So It's Not A Soggy Mess

    Tired of your leftover sandwiches turning into limp, mushy disasters when you reheat them in the microwave? Use a toaster oven to warm them back up instead.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
  • eggs, bacon, bread, and coffee

    The Difference Between Sunny-Side Up And Over-Easy Eggs Is One Flip

    Fried eggs are a staple in many a breakfast, but there are different types we should all know, including the difference between over easy and sunny side up.

    By Riya Anne Polcastro Read More
  • plate of chocolate chip cookies

    The Unique Secret Ingredient For The Softest Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you want to make the softest chocolate chip cookies of your life, you need to follow an Asian baking technique and make a tangzhong to add to your dough.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
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