Why You Should Never Use A Hot Pan To Cook Bacon
Placing raw bacon in a hot frying pan causes the strips to seize and shrivel, cooking the protein too quickly and leaving chewy pockets of fat.
Read MorePlacing raw bacon in a hot frying pan causes the strips to seize and shrivel, cooking the protein too quickly and leaving chewy pockets of fat.
Read MoreSour patch kids, sour gummy strips, warheads -- our childhoods were full of mouth-puckering sweets. Hit that nostalgia with homemade dried fruit sour candy.
Read MoreYes, cold weather is on the horizon, but that doesn't mean we can't break out the grill for a cookout. Here's how you can keep things safe when you do.
Read MoreWant to add a pop of protein to your salad but still get that classic crouton crunch? It's time to fry up some garbanzo beans for this easy swap.
Read MoreIf you need to get eggs to room temperature quickly, there is a way to do so that is safe and effective - simply place them in a glass of warm water.
Read MoreOne of the main differences between a professional dessert and homemade? Presentation. Nail those chocolate curls with Ina Garten's stress-free tip.
Read MoreHave a leftover loaf of crusty bread and want something deliciously satisfying for breakfast (or breakfast for dinner)? It's time to meet the strata.
Read MoreFrench fries are some of the most delicious sides around, but not when they're limp and soggy. To keep your sweet potato fries crispy, just add this.
Read MoreThough your empty ketchup containers might seem destined for the recycling bin, they actually serve as excellent - and mess-free - pancake batter dispensers.
Read MoreIf you want to elevate your standard pancake box mix, simply add some spices to the batter - pumpkin, chai, vanilla, and cocoa are just some of the options.
Read MoreSo you're halfway through the recipe and you've realized -- you don't have yogurt, or it's gone bad. Whatever you do, don't grab the mayo. It just won't work.
Read MoreTempted to try a Tuscan favorite and make a panzanella salad? To really amp up the flavor, follow Giada De Laurentiis' simple but delicious advice.
Read MoreFrozen pizza may be the greatest thing since sliced bread, but it can sure be bland. Never settle for boring pizza again by sprinkling spices on the crust.
Read MoreOnions got you feeling weepy? Shallots positively watering your eyes? There's a better way to dice. Pop your alliums in the freezer to end the sulfur tyranny!
Read MoreScience and art go hand in hand, but when you throw cooking into the mix, real magic happens. For the best steak of your life, add a little acid.
Read MorePotatoes are one of life's greatest pleasures, but -- believe it or not -- Ina Garten makes them even more delicious by using both butter and oil.
Read MoreThere are lots of ways to amp up a standard grilled cheese, but to get it extra crispy, it's time to jump on the bandwagon and use mayonnaise.
Read MoreIn "Lessons in Chemistry," scientist Elizabeth Zott explores the connection between science and cooking and I learned some interesting tidbits from the show.
Read MoreWe've got great hacks for you to tell when your steak is cooked just right. From the hand and face test, to the sizzle test, let's get cookin'!
Read MoreIf you want to make the best burgers at home, avoid adding extra ingredients to the meat, which could turn them mushy and over-flavor the beef.
Read MoreYour pasta sauce recipe may call for olive oil as the cooking medium, but Bobby Flay uses a different oil that has a ton of unique benefits.
Read MoreWhen it comes to leftovers, there's no need to be basic with them. According to chef David Chang, you can use some white bread to totally revamp them.
Read MoreFor those of us who want a lighter, fresher carbonara that doesn't weigh you down, Ina Garten knows which ingredients to add to lighten this famous pasta.
Read MoreInstead of throwing out jars of store-bought pickles once the pickles themselves are gone, follow these tips to reuse the brine and get more for your dollar.
Read MoreCaramelizing onions is by no means a speedy task, but Ina Garten's time-saving tip will make sure it doesn't take any longer than it has to.
Read MoreBasic ranch dressing is a classic for a reason, but if you want to elevate it to a gourmet condiment, use our tips to add this unconventional seasoning.
Read MoreFor those who want to dine the way Ina Garten does, you need to know where she buys her preferred brioche -- and thankfully the venue delivers countrywide.
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