The Right Way To Freeze Cooked Pasta For Optimal Texture
Instead of throwing out leftover spaghetti or penne, learn how to freeze or even refrigerate leftovers so they can be reused in tons of delicious ways.
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Costco's Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Higher Quality Than You'd Expect
Forget about always choosing name brands when it comes to olive oil, because Costco's store-brand version has concrete proof of its excellent quality. -
Why Your Cold Pasta Salad Needs More Salt
Whether you prefer simple dishes or more elaborate recipes, don't skip this one crucial step when making your next pasta salad: it needs more salt. -
For A More Flavorful Salad, Marinate Your Ingredients
A salad can be a simple side dish or an elaborate meal, but to really elevate your next bowl of greens, we recommend marinating your vegetables. -
The Comforting Hot Drink You Need When The Sniffles Hit
If you've got the sniffles, stop before you reach for the chamomile, lemon, or honey, and think about whipping up a spiced golden milk instead. -
The Frozen Lasagna Brand You Should Avoid In The Freezer Aisle
When it comes to quick-cooking comfort food, it's hard to beat a quality frozen lasagna. However, not all are created equal, so avoid this one always. -
Who Makes Costco's Kirkland Hard Seltzers?
There's often a lot of excitement when it comes to uncovering the producer of a Kirkland product - and Kirkland Signature Hard Seltzer is no exception. -
How To Transform Cream Cheese Into Delicious, No-Bake Cheesecake Filling
Making a no-bake cheesecake is a simple way to get a crich, decadent filling without the rigamarole of a water bath, and it only takes a few ingredients. -
The Crunchy Fall Fruit You Should Be Adding To Tuna Salad
Tuna salad is a staple in many households for a reason: It's easy, inexpensive, and customizable to just about anyone's taste. One such customization? Fruit. -
The Cheesy Ice Cream Flavor That Was Oddly Popular In The 1700s
We tend to think of ice cream as a sweet treat these days, but in the 1700s Parmesan ice cream was all the rage, and savory ice cream may be making a comeback. -
Boost The Flavor Of Tomato Sauce With One Extra Step
Want to improve your favorite store-bought or homemade tomato sauce, without changing the flavor too drastically? This extra prep step is just what you need. -
For Delicious Baked Pasta, You Need 2 Sauces
For a twist on classic baked pasta, we recommend combining sauces and techniques from two of the world's most influential culinary cultures. -
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. -
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. -
What Type Of Alcohol Is Moonshine, Exactly?
Moonshine, white lightning, rot gut -- whatever you call it, it's typically distilled at home and produces a clear liquor, but what is that liquor exactly? -
Make More Flavorful Burger Patties With One Canned Ingredient
Sometimes it's a simple ingredient that has been sitting (long-forgotten) in our pantry that will have an incredibly tasty impact on our burgers. -
What Company Is Behind Costco's Kirkland Brand Water Bottles?
Most Costco shoppers understand that the retail giant doesn't actually make its Kirkland brand products, but that just leaves us wondering who does. -
Is It Safe To Eat An Egg With A White Yolk?
It's unnerving to crack into an egg with a white yolk because no one wants to be surprised when it comes to eggs - but there's no need to panic here. -
Take Frozen Dumplings Up A Notch With One Creamy Sauce
Frozen dumplings are convenient to have on hand for a quick snack or an addition to a larger meal, and sprucing them up has never been easier. -
What Brand Is Behind Costco's Kirkland Tequila?
It's well-known that Costco outsources the production of its Kirkland wines and spirits, and the producers' names are often shrouded in mystery.
