Seriously Elevate Boxed Brownies With A Splash Of Red Wine
For brownies that feel grown-up enough to serve at a dinner party, add some red wine that complements the chocolate and other ingredients in your recipe.
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How To Reheat Cooked Oatmeal So That It's Creamy
Reheated oatmeal can be nothing short of gummy and disappointing, so try these easy prep tips to store and heat it properly, creating a creamy result. -
Texas Trash Dip Is The Best Use For Canned Refried Beans
If you have leftover canned refried beans but are bored by the idea of eating another helping, try making Texas trash dip with them and prepare to be wowed. -
Why It's Bad Form To Wear Perfume To A Sushi Restaurant
Wearing a lot of perfume might be okay in some settings, but there's a good reason why it's rude when you're at a sushi restaurant (or any restaurant). -
Fold Bacon To Get The Best Ratio Of Chewy-To-Crispy Bites
If you prefer your bacon to be chewy instead of super crisp, this folding method can maximize that texture while allowing you to cook way more bacon at once. -
Skip The Frying Pan — Cook Bacon In A Pot For A Mess-Free Breakfast
For those who hesitate to cook bacon on the stove because of the kitchen-dirtying splatters of fat, a pot can cut down on mess while delivering tasty results. -
The Easy Solution To Bringing Hot Dogs To A Picnic — No Grill Required
To bring ready-to-eat hot dogs to a picnic or sports game with no grill or other appliances in sight, all you need is a thermos and some hot water. -
The Water Cup Method To Store Fresh Asparagus In Your Fridge
To keep your asparagus stalks fresh and crisp for as long as possible, use this easy storage method that cleverly uses a cup or vase of water. -
How A Near-Empty Mayo Jar Can Shake Up Your Next Pasta Salad
To use up those annoying leftovers in a mayo jar that you can barely reach, toss in some pasta salad for a delicious, convenient, portable meal. -
Should You Store Radishes In Water?
Storing radishes in water might seem fussy, but it's not difficult to do and just might beat out every other storage method in terms of longevity. -
The Canned Sardine Labels You Should Always Look Out For
Sardines are having a moment in social media, and for good reason, but how can you ensure the fish you're buying is ethically and sustainably sourced? -
How To Store Pre-Sliced Tomatoes In Your Fridge
Sliced tomatoes can be incredibly delicate, so learn how to to properly store them and use them up, even if they become squishy and overripe. -
The Container Matters When It Comes To Storing Grapes
Buying fresh grapes comes with a responsibility to store them properly so they last - and when it comes to the container, the type really matters. -
Do You Really Need A Coffee Canister To Keep Your Morning Joe Fresh?
Coffee lovers know that there are plenty of gadgets, tools, and machines to make the best, freshest cup of joe. But is a coffee canister necessary? -
How The Size Of Your Container Is Sabotaging Your Brown Sugar
The size of a storage vessel could be the reason why your brown sugar turns hard and chunky, even if you keep it in an airtight container or jar. -
Make Store-Bought Pie Crust Look Expensive With A Cookie Cutter Trick
This is how to use cookie cutters to create beautiful decorative designs out of store-bought pie dough, for desserts that look like you spent hours on them. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Using A Glass Cutting Board
A glass cutting board may look and sound cool, but there are many reasons why you should pass up this material in favor of far more safe and effective options. -
The Simple Grilling Hack That Gives You Double The Roasting Room
When you've got a lot of food to grill and wish your cooking surface were a bit bigger, grab some empty metal cans and create a DIY space-saving setup. -
How To Store Roasted Chickpeas So They Don't Get Soggy
Crispy roasted chickpeas can easily go soggy in just a few hours, so follow our tips to cook and store them the right way for lasting crunch. -
The Lemon Hack To Prevent Sugar From Crystalizing
To prevent caramel and other sugar-based candies from turning gritty, use a squeeze of lemon and some other tips to cut down on sugar crystal formation. -
Martha Stewart's Roasted Lobster And Chicken Dish Is An Interesting Life Choice
Through her Instagram account, Martha Stewart has shined a light on an eye-catching lobster-chicken hybrid dish served by the Maison Barnes restaurant. -
The Baking Mistake That Causes Domed Cakes
It can be a drag to painstakingly slice off the domed tops of your layer cakes, so can avoid these mistakes and a few precautions to keep doming to a minimum. -
Dry Vs. Liquid Measuring Cups: Which Is Better For Mayo?
Mayonnaise seems neither totally liquid nor solid, and while one type of popular measuring cup is better for this ingredient, other tools be more accurate. -
The Ingredients That Make Up Artificial Food Coloring
Most artificial food dyes come from the same source and contain the same compounds, and understanding these ingredients can explain the controversy around them. -
The Easy Way To Make Sushi Without A Bamboo Mat
This super easy rolling method can help you make all your favorite sushi rolls without a bamboo mat, and some other techniques deliver great results, too. -
The Historic Reason Bagels Have A Hole In The Center
It's true that a bagel would just look wrong without the hole, but the true purpose of this iconic feature has both historical and culinary significance. -
Open Stubborn Jars Easily With The Back Of Your Knife
Got a stubborn jar that won't open no matter how you twist and turn the lid? You don't need a fancy gadget to get it open: just a knife is required.
