How To Pick The Best Olive Oil For Dipping Bread
Dipping a hearty Italian or French bread in olive oil is a classic and tasty practice, but did you know there's one best oil you can pick for the task?
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Generic Vs Name Brand Frozen Vegetables: Is There A Difference?
It can be hard to know if a generic product offers the same benefits as name brand, but you can stop wondering when it comes to frozen vegetables. Learn more. -
Overcooking Your Noodles Will Actually Result In A Better Pasta Salad
If you love pasta, you probably would shudder at the idea of overcooking the noodles, but pasta salad is the one dish where it actually makes it better. -
The Muffin Tin Hack That Makes Poaching Eggs Way Easier
Poached eggs are notoriously difficult to make perfectly at home, but they don't have to be. With a muffin tin at your disposal, poached eggs are much easier. -
The Starbucks Mobile Order Hack That Gets You Cheaper Lattes
Our favorite Starbucks coffee order seems to get more expensive every year, so this mobile ordering hack will help you save big at the drive thru. -
The Step You Should Skip To Prevent Soggy Garlic Bread
If your garlic bread tends to turn out soft and soggy instead of crispy, you might want to skip a sneaky step that's called for in many recipes. -
Why Judy Joo Never Buys Frozen Lobster
When it comes to lobster, in most places you have an option to buy fresh or frozen. But there are many pro chefs like Judy Joo who say never to buy it frozen. -
Why You Should Store Fresh Rosemary In A Jar Of Water
Fresh herbs are a great element for numerous recipes, but you have to approach storage the correct way. Here's why you should store rosemary in a jar of water. -
The Steamy Difference Between Italian And French Bread
Italian and French bread may look similar to each other, but each has unique nuances including how they are baked. One uses steam to create its signature feel. -
Potato Peels Are Your Secret Weapon Ingredient For Textureless Dishes
Potatoes are versatile for so many dishes but did you know their peels are also a secret weapon ingredient to making wonderful textureless dishes. -
The Best Mayo To Use For Tuna, Egg, And Chicken Salad
To get the most flavor out of your creamy egg, tuna, or chicken salad, you want to reach for the best mayo - which is one that includes MSG, like Kewpie. -
5 Parts Of An Egg You Haven't Heard Of Before
An egg just contains its shell, the white, and its yolk, right? Wrong! There is so much more to a little egg than first meets the eye. Let's learn about it! -
The 2 Off-Menu Starbucks Drink Sizes You Can Order Anytime
If you wish your favorite Starbucks drink could be a little bigger or smaller, try asking for these cup sizes that aren't always displayed on the menu. -
Soft Bread Might Be Ruining Your BLT
For a BLT that is truly at its best, there are certain types of soft breads to avoid using, and plenty of alternatives that work way better. -
What's Really In Your Store-Bought Pancake Mix
These are the definitions of additives and other confusing ingredients in popular pancake mixes, so you can decide which brand is right for you. -
The Color Of Your Pan Matters For Brown Butter, According To Alton Brown
Alton Brown knows a thing about brown butter - he uses the ingredient in copious recipes. Here's why he says the color of your pan matters when making it. -
How To Store Fresh Pasta In The Freezer
If you try making fresh pasta and realize how easy it is to do, you may never go back to store-bought again. Here's how to store batches in the freezer too. -
What Is Sweet Cream Butter And Is It Actually Different From Standard?
You may have seen sweet cream butter at the store and wondered what's so special about it, and the definition behind this label is surprisingly simple. -
TikTok's Rosemary Hack For Mini Christmas Tree Cocktails
What's better than a sparkling drink to warm your spirits on a cold holiday night? Why, a sparkling drink that's as adorable as it is delicious, of course! -
How Ina Garten Amps Up The Flavor Of Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Ina Garten knows that sour cream can majorly upgrade a coffee cake, and she takes the improvement a step further by adding yet another flavorful ingredient. -
Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Knife Is Incredibly Versatile
Giada De Laurentiis is the first to tell you that having a go-to kitchen knife is essential for everyday cooking; and her favorite is incredibly versatile too. -
Ovos Verdes: The Deep Fried Portuguese Eggs You Need To Try
If you love bite-sized egg recipes like deviled eggs, or want an exciting appetizer for a party, Portuguese ovos verdes should be your next dish to try. -
Save Your Leftover Bread Ends For A Gooey Breakfast Strata
Have a leftover loaf of crusty bread and want something deliciously satisfying for breakfast (or breakfast for dinner)? It's time to meet the strata. -
The Key Ingredient For The Crispiest Possible Sweet Potato Fries
French fries are some of the most delicious sides around, but not when they're limp and soggy. To keep your sweet potato fries crispy, just add this. -
Why You Should Be Storing Plastic Wrap In The Fridge
Storing your plastic wrap in the fridge instead of in a drawer prevents it from sticking to itself, saving you from wasting crumpled sheets of plastic. -
Elevate Espresso Martinis With Another Creamy Coffee Ingredient
If you're a coffee nut, add this easy-to-use, customizable ingredient to your espresso martini so it reminds you even more of your favorite cup of joe. -
The Italian Specialty Food Store Ina Garten Adores
If you ever find yourself wandering the streets of Milan, Italy, then you need to stop by this specialty food store, just so you can feel like Ina herself.
