The Menu Etiquette Rule That Will Get Your Waiter's Attention
It can be stressful trying to indicate to your server when a restaurant is busy that you're ready to order. This one rule makes life so much simpler.
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Honey Is The Secret Ingredient To Take Your Curry Up A Notch
To enhance the flavor and texture of your favorite curry recipe, try adding honey, which has several culinary and health benefits you don't want to miss. -
Ina Garten's Pro Tip For Slicing And Dicing Peppers
Ina Garten, Queen of the Hamptons, is known for her accessible tips to make cooking a breeze, and her tip for cutting and cleaning bell peppers is no exception. -
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. -
You Should Think Twice Before Eating Raw Chestnuts
If you're curious about enjoying raw chestnuts, know that there's a big risk involved, and there are plenty of safer and tastier ways to enjoy them. -
There Is A Right Way To Add Sprinkles To Sugar Cookies
This is the best and most efficient way to create an even coating of sprinkles on your sugar cookies, all while keeping your workspace neat. -
The Liquid Smoke Alton Brown Buys Constantly
Not all liquid smoke brands are created equal. For Alton Brown, he searched for a quality option that listed only condensed smoke as the ingredient. -
The Only 3 Foods Giada De Laurentiis Can't Stand
Learn which three ingredients Giada De Laurentiis hates, plus how you can follow her example and learn to tolerate these foods if you also dislike them. -
Don't Bother Buying Frozen Puff Pastry If It's Not All Butter
Frozen puff pastry can be a huge time-saver, but to avoid buying a version that tastes lackluster, you must look for products labeled as all-butter. -
How Often To Clean Your Keurig For The Best Tasting Coffee
If you regularly use a Keurig to make coffee at home, you'll want to know how often to clean it in order to have the best tasting java every day. -
Plot Twist — You Don't Actually Have To Peel Ginger
Learn why you can skip peeling ginger for many recipes, plus useful and thrifty ideas for using ginger skins if you do need to peel the root. -
Think Twice Before You Consider Cooking With Skim Milk
Skim milk is a healthy product that is fairly versatile, but there's a major reason why it doesn't interact well with heat when you try to cook it. -
Why You Should Make Poached Eggs As Soon As You Buy The Carton
Before you try poaching eggs and use all the classic tips to cook them properly, you should know why success actually starts with buying fresh eggs. -
How To Deep Clean Broccoli With Water And Vinegar
Using white vinegar to clean broccoli not only helps you extract dirt, bacteria, and pesticides from every nook, but also has another unique advantage. -
Save Your Butter Wrappers To Keep Sandwich Bread Soft
Butter wrappers might seem like they can be tossed in the trash when you are done with them, but they have more purposes, like keeping sandwich bread soft. -
Ina Garten Vs. Giada De Laurentiis: Who Makes The Better Lasagna?
We dug in deep on Ina Garten and Giada De Laurentiis' ingredient list and the prep for their lasagna to determine which dish is the ultimate winner. -
St. Louis-Cut Ribs Are The Baby Back Alternative You Need To Grill ASAP
While many love their baby back ribs, there's another option that may be even better for the grill - St. Louis-cut ribs. They're cheaper and have more meat. -
12 Flavorful Additions For Next-Level Grilling
If you want to take your grilling to the next level, no worries, we got you! Here's some wonderful additions to punch up the flavor of whatever you grill. -
15 Tips And Ingredients That Will Make Your Grilled Cheese Even Better
Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of those fav comfort foods. But if you're tired of the same old grilled cheese, we've got some amazing ingredients for you. -
Turns Out, Some Cheeses Don't Have To Be Stored In The Fridge
If you're looking to save fridge space, know that these types of cheese can be stored in the pantry, and some are even better at room temperature. -
Bacon Fat Will Utterly Transform Your Caramelized Onions
For the most savory caramelized onions, follow our tips for rendering and using bacon fat to cook them, plus ideas for more flavor boosters. -
Infuse Your Mayo With Leftover Gravy For A Perfect Savory Spread
Gravy-infused mayonnaise is the perfect way to repurpose leftover gravy into a flavorful and creamy condiment - and it's also super easy to make. -
How Long Fresh-Squeezed Lemon And Lime Juices Last In The Fridge
Fresh lemon and lime juices last for different times in the fridge, and learning how to store them properly (and how to use them up) can reduce food waste. -
How Giada De Laurentiis Doctored Up Her College Ramen
Giada De Laurentiis is a huge fan of instant ramen, and as a college student, she loved to upgrade her bowl with some unexpected ingredients. -
The Perplexing Myth You Should Stop Believing About Boiling Water
You may have heard several notions about how to boil water faster, and while some tips are legit, one widespread myth in particular just isn't true. -
How To Clean Potatoes Without A Scrubbing Brush
Even if you don't own a scrub brush, there are still a few easy ways to scrub potatoes squeaky clean, and it also pays to know when to clean them. -
The 2 Plate Trick To Cut All Your Cherry Tomatoes At Once
When it comes to prepping ingredients, nothing is trickier than getting a batch of cherry tomatoes ready. But there's a trick using two plates to make it easy.
