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.

We all know to thump a watermelon to check if it's ripe, but there's never been a similar commonplace rule for strawberries, until now.

Chris Cusack, a Level 1 sommelier and cicerone, shared his recommendations for the best spirits to add to your cappuccino for a balanced and boozy twist.

While French bread and baguettes are both on the longer side and typically made of white bread, they actually have a lot less in common than you might assume.

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

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.

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.

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.

With perfectly balanced flakes of salt on top, South Korea's popular salt bread features a crusty exterior, a pillowy-soft middle, and a buttery crunch.

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.

Ice cream cones are amazing - until the ice cream starts melting and you're left with a soggy cone and sticky forearms. Luckily, there's a way around this.

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.

If you thought that New York was the state that produced the most maple syrup in the U.S., think again. Not only does one state beat it, it eclipses it.

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

It's important to stay hydrated while flying, but before you order your drink with extra ice on your next flight, you might want to reconsider those ice cubes.

Even bland, store-bought ice cream has its charm when paired with the right toppings - and this holiday candy will transform your next bowl of frozen dessert.

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

Water ice might not sound exciting to anyone outside Pennsylvania, but this frozen treat is unlike your typical shaved ice and beloved for a reason.

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.

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.

Forget the buns. If you're looking for something new for dinner, consider this tasty take on a smash burger that still lets you add all your favorite toppings.

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.

"Ace of Cakes" star Duff Goldman shares his technique for creating curly garnishes out of chocolate or sugar to decorate your favorite desserts.

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.

Sometimes the curds are small, sometimes big -- sometimes the cheese is super wet, other times, dry. Just why is cottage cheese's texture so inconsistent?

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.

Prep your Thanksgiving drink offerings ahead of time with this easy sangria recipe. It's full of warming, wintry spices and sweet fruit flavors.