Store-Bought Salsa Is The Easy Shortcut To Great Guacamole
Guacamole can be a pain to make yourself with all the prepping of ingredients. But, if you want an easy shortcut, use store-bought salsa as your base.
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The Simple Step That Makes Raisins More Delicious
Many, many dishes call for raisins in their recipes, but you can kick things up a notch by soaking your dried grapes in a complementary liquid before cooking. -
Why You Should Check Steak Temperatures With A Cake Tester
There's a trick pro chefs use that you can adopt at home - check steak temperatures with a cake tester. The heat on the metal will let you know doneness. -
How To Substitute Baking Soda With Baking Powder
Baking powder mostly consists of baking soda, so you can use it as a substitute. However, you must triple your amount of baking powder to replace baking soda. -
Combine Canned And Instant Potatoes To Mimic A Homemade Mash
Mashed potatoes can make any weeknight dinner special, but if you want more flavor and texture, simply add canned potatoes to your instant mix. -
Why Your Cast Iron Pan Is Sticky, And How To Fix It
If you've started cooking in cast iron, you may notice that your skillet has developed stickiness. This can happen due to over seasoning, but it's easy to fix. -
Your Air Fryer Is Superior For Reheating French Fries
An air fryer can reheat your fries to the ultimate crispy texture in the shortest amount of time, and it only takes a few steps to pull it off. -
11 Ina Garten Entertaining Rules You Shouldn't Break
As you begin to plan your next dinner party, be sure to study up on the Barefoot Contessa's guidelines for hosting the most fun and relaxing affair. -
Flour Is The Key To Making Impossibly Fluffy French Toast
If you want to ensure that your French toast is soft, pillowy, delicious, and browns evenly all over, you need to add some flour to your egg bath. -
Carla Hall's Foolproof Tip For Better Homemade Caramel
Carla Hall, known for her delicious and hearty soul food, has the best tip to keep your homemade caramel from crystallizing or burning -- with only one tool. -
Ina Garten's Hack For Drying Lettuce Without A Salad Spinner
Even if you don't own a salad spinner, you can dry lettuce leaves in a snap with Ina Garten's easy method that only requires a kitchen towel. -
Your Fridge Probably Has A Cheese Drawer. Here's How To Find It
Depending on its design, your refrigerator might have a narrow compartment specifically designed for storing cheese and other deli products. -
Giada De Laurentiis' Tip For Draining Pasta Without Losing Any Water
Draining pasta water means losing out on the chance to save some liquid gold, that can enhance sauces. Instead, use Giada De Laurentiis' tip to save it. -
The Smoky Ingredient That Elevates Basic Spaghetti Sauce
A hint of smoke can make any homemade or store-bought spaghetti sauce more delicious, and achieving this effect starts with a simple, staple ingredient. -
The Best Variety Of Spud For Tender Scalloped Potatoes
Not all potatoes are created equal when it comes to scalloped potatoes -- so which variety makes the absolute best and why? Turns out, it's starchy potatoes. -
How To Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries For Fresh Flavor
Your Valentine's Day chocolate-covered strawberries won't last long, so get familiar with how long their shelf life is and how you can best preserve them. -
Bobby Flay Says Chili Is The Worst Super Bowl Food
Nachos, chicken wings, and sliders are all good to go, but the celebrity chef disagrees with anyone who puts chili on their game day menu. -
The Gas Stove Mistake That Permanently Damages Pans
Pairing pans with a burner that is too large can quickly expose them to temperatures they weren't built to withstand, and can even warp them over time. -
The Cheese Grater Hack That De-Stems Herbs In A Swipe
If you hate the long process of washing, plucking, and chopping fresh herbs, you can pull out your box grater to pluck the leaves off the stems in a flash. -
14 Hacks To Make Store-Bought Pot Pies Even Better
Homemade pot pies aren't all that complicated to make, but sometimes it is just easier to buy one from the store. Here are tips for upgrading it. -
Wine Bottles Are Your Best Bet For Rolling Out Pastry Without A Pin
There's nothing worse than going to make a nice pastry from scratch only to realize you actually do need a rolling pin. No pin? No problem! Use a wine bottle. -
The Chili-Cooking Mistakes We All Make
Cooking chili at home isn't hard, but we've all made a mistake or two along the way that has led to lower-quality results. Here's how to make perfect chili. -
The One Type Of Stew Your Instant Pot Can't Handle
Instant Pots and pressure cookers can cook in a myriad of ways, but there are a few dishes that aren't suited for it -- especially slow-cooking stews. -
Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Brand Of Dried Pasta, Besides Her Own
Giada De Laurentiis, famed Italian chef, is understandably known for her Italian cooking, so when she gives us her favorite pasta brand, we listen. -
You Can Make Fresh Crepes From Stale Bread
Have some stale bread slices or an older baguette lying around? Don't toss it. Instead use it to make fresh crepes for a delicious breakfast. -
13 Tips You Need When Making Chicken Pot Pie At Home
Homemade chicken pot pie is the perfect comfort meal for any day of the week. Here's how to make yours come out of the oven perfect every time. -
The Best Way To Sharpen Your Vegetable Peelers
Like knives, vegetable peelers can become dull over time. But there's a tried and proven way to sharpen them, and you can do so right from home.
