Your Olive Oil Isn't Just For Cooking. Here's How It Can Clean Your Kitchen
If you're only using olive for cooking, you're missing it on some of its benefits as a cleaning product. Here's how it can make your kitchen sparkle.
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Stories By Jordyn Stone
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Does Searing Meat Actually Lock In Juices?
We've all been taught the importance of getting a good sear on meat for maximum flavor, but does it actually lock in the juices? -
Use Salt Water The Next Time You Thaw Fish – Here's Why
While there are plenty of ways you can thaw fish, many aren't safe or will leave you with soggy, sad flesh. We spoke to an expert to find out the best method. -
You've Probably Been Breaking One Food-Cutting Etiquette Rule
There are plenty of rules concerning etiquette and fine dining, and you may have unintentionally been breaking this one rule when eating out. -
Forget Bread And Butter, Bread And Tinned Fish Are A Power Couple
It may not seem immediately obvious, but if you think about it, canned fish and bread go way back. Even the Brits traditionally eat kippers on toast. -
How To Ensure Your Next-Day Salad Tastes As Crisp As Day One
Meal prepping makes the week much easier, but salad quickly goes from tasty and fresh to sad and wilty. Here's how to keep salad crisp overnight. -
You're Probably Cutting Salmon All Wrong
If salmon is a regular fixture at your dinner table, you might want to double check that you're not cutting the fish the wrong way (you probably are). -
How To Turn McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Into A Surf And Turf Treat
Surf and turf can take a lot of forms as long as seafood and beef are involved. Here's how to turn McDonald's Filet-O-Fish into a surf and turf treat. -
Here's Where Tall Items Should Always Be Placed In Your Fridge
How you store your goods in your refrigerator can make or break how long your food lasts, so keep your tall goods here for optimal longevity. -
Turn Those Veggies Sitting In The Fridge Into Crispy Fries
There are plenty of options out there when it comes to vegetable french fries, but if you choose something low starch like carrot, compensate with cornstarch. -
Bobby Flay Prefers One Frozen Vegetable To Its Fresh Counterpart
When it comes to this particular ingredient, Bobby Flay prefers the frozen version over its fresh counterpart to avoid mushiness while retaining its flavor. -
How To Give Your Pasta Extra Flavor Before You Even Boil It
There is a simple yet utterly transformative cooking method to enhance the flavor of your pasta and elevate your homemade meals - before you even boil it. -
Skillets Are Great At Reheating Fries, With One Exception
You can use a skillet and a little oil to reheat leftover french fries to crispy perfection. It works for almost all types of fries, with one exception. -
The Spice Bottle Hack For Easy Dispensing And Less Shaking
If your spices have started to clump up and you're having trouble getting the contents out of the bottle, this simple trick is exactly what you need. -
A Sweet Treat Will Take Your Canned Cinnamon Rolls To The Next Level
Canned cinnamon rolls are an easy way to make a delicious brunch (or dessert) fast, but even better, they're a blank canvas, ready for innovation. -
The Simple Tip From Paul Hollywood To Help You Avoid Flat Bread Dough
If your dough is struggling to rise, it may not be a proving problem but a mixing one. Here is what Paul Hollywood suggests you do to fix it. -
Is Fish From The Great Lakes Safe To Eat?
The Great Lakes are infamous for their beauty and size, but is it safe to eat your fresh catch of the day? Here's what we know. -
Seriously, One Fishy Condiment Belongs On Your Vanilla Ice Cream
Don't be fooled, it may be a novel idea, but adding this one fishy ingredient as a topping to your bowl of ice cream brings crunch and deliciousness. -
Never Struggle To Drink Homemade Boba Again With A Simple Trick
Boba, or tapioca pearls, are delicious in iced milk tea, but when making them at home, their width can pose a problem for straws. Do this to fix the issue. -
The Cooler Mistake That's Ruining Your Chilled Drinks
Keeping your drinks cold with an ice cooler is a party essential, but you may be making a mistake that means your drinks don't stay as cold as they could. -
How To Add Mix-Ins To Homemade Ice Cream The Correct Way
If you're adding mix-ins to homemade ice cream, if you don't do it the right way, you'll end up with an icy, unset mess. Here's how to do it properly. -
The Ice Cube Trick For Preventing Watered-Down Spritzers
A cold cocktail is ideal, but a water down one? No one wants a spiritless spritzer. To keep it crispy and delicious, try making these ice cubes instead. -
Top Your Peanut Butter Sandwich With A Satisfying, Crunchy Addition
If you're not a fan of crunchy peanut butter but still want some texture in your peanut butter and jelly, just grab this one breakfast staple. -
How Mason Jar Bands Can Help You Bake Perfect Muffins
The next time you decide to make muffins from scratch, try our easy trick using the metal bands that screw onto mason jars instead of your muffin tins. -
Don't Cook Rice By Itself, Steam Your Veggies With It
A good chef knows that time management is one of the most important features of good cooking, so why not use the steam from your rice to cook your veggies? -
The Ingredient You Should Never Leave Out When Making Graham Cracker Crust
If you're making a graham cracker pie crust from scratch, you can easily upgrade it with different ingredients. But there is one ingredient you can't leave out. -
The Oil Hack That Prevents Pasta From Clumping In Storage
Pasta is one of those beautiful foods that's easy to prep and store for meals later, but it often clumps together once cold. Here's how to stop that.
