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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Boiling Water Is The Key To Easily Peeling Peaches
Peeling peaches can be difficult and time-consuming, unless you try this easy two-step method that uses boiling water to make the skins slip right off.
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The Easiest Way To Make Frozen Margaritas Without A Blender
Every now and again, we just need a frozen margarita, okay? But what happens when the blender's busted? Fortunately, you can still make the slushy cocktail.
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The Secret To Storing Banana Bread So It Stays Moist
When looking for a way to keep your banana bread nice and fresh, you can't just leave it sitting out on your counter. Here's how to keep it perfectly moist.
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Store Oats In The Freezer For Perpetually Fresh Breakfast
Fresh oats are a great staple food to make oatmeal, breakfast bars, and pie toppings. But they can go stale unless you put them in your freezer.
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The Apple Varieties That Brown The Slowest After Slicing
You can take several measures to prevent apples from turning brown and soggy, but buying these varieties of the fruit can help you out even better.
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The Step You Shouldn't Skip When Roasting A Whole Cauliflower
Blanching your cauliflower in salted water gives its interior a chance to season itself before the roasting process, infusing the entire head with flavor.
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You Should Be Buying Canned Chipotles Just For The Sauce
Canned chipotles often come soaking in delicious adobo sauce, and it's the perfect addition to so many foods from mac and cheese to your perfectly seared steak.
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