What's not as well-known, according to our expert, is just how much flavor beer can add to preliminary courses like salads, and decadent, meal-capping desserts.
Giada De Laurentiis is a master of traditional Italian fare, but she also knows how to take liberties and make new creations, like with her zucchini crudo.
The ideal frying oil for delivering tasty fish without compromising its flavor is a neutral one with a high smoke point, such as refined safflower oil.
Brownies are pretty stinking delicious no matter how you slice them (though the corners are arguably the best). But you can make them better with one thing.
Tomato water can be captured and transformed into an ingredient that serves as a flavor bomb for any recipe that could benefit from a little extra zing.
What worse disappointment is there than reaching for your favorite ice cream, only to be thwarted by a rock-solid brick? Fortunately, this knife trick exists.
Ah, the incredible edible egg - they're used in just about every cuisine and can transform a dish, but do you need to really worry about the date on the pack?
Find yourself juicing a good deal of lemons? Before you do, make sure you zest the peels! You'll be surprised how long it can keep in the refrigerator.
Whether you're a kid at heart or just love the crisp taste, apple juice is one of life's delight. Making your own, however, just might be easier than you think.
No one wants a soggy salad. Ina Garten took to Instagram to share her secret for prepping a salad in advance without wilting the lettuce before serving.
Whether it's a lazy Sunday morning brunch or the sweet, sunny treat you need to start your Monday right, lemon loaf cake can be a delicious French toast.
All you need to make croffles - a delightful fusion of a waffle and a croissant - at home is a waffle iron and a box of your favorite frozen croissants.
Nothing quite as comforting as an egg-in-the-hole - that is unless you're making an egg-in-the-hole, and you save the bread rounds for a bonus grilled cheese.
Asparagus can be tricky to cook because it has such an uneven consistency from tip to stalk. But, if you boil it upside down, you can prevent a mushy mess.
Although it's normal to get impatient waiting for water to boil, there is a sharp difference between boiling and simmering states - and how your food will cook.