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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blanching your cauliflower in salted water gives its interior a chance to season itself before the roasting process, infusing the entire head with flavor.
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.
Frying foods results in super tasty results, but comes at a price - usually burnt arms and messy stovetops. But you can use this cheap tool for protection.
Leftover mashed potatoes can inspire a surprising amount of creative and delicious recipes, from Polish pierogis and Sheperd's pies to dumplings and pancakes!
You might boil your oatmeal over high heat to get breakfast on the table faster, but there are a few good reasons why taking it slow is a much better idea.
Instant, steel-cut, and rolled oats all work in most oatmeal-based recipes, but there's a good reason why only one of these is the best choice for cookies.
Whether it's your first time smoking a brisket or you just want to try something new, you should absolutely be using this one type of wood to smoke your meat.