14 Mistakes You Should Avoid While Cooking Steak
Cooking a steak well can be a massive culinary slam dunk. Before you sizzle, make sure you're avoiding these common, potentially meal-sabotaging mistakes.
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The Best Cheeses To Bring To A Picnic To Avoid A Melted Disaster
Picnic season is every season, but when the weather is hot, certain cheeses don't fair particularly well. These are the best cheeses to take on your picnic. -
Duff Goldman's Upside Down Pan Hack For Perfect Crepes
Duff Goldman has found an incredible hack for making the perfect crepes and it's one he picked up from a 12-year-old contestant on "Kids Baking Championship." -
The Scientific Reason Chefs Prefer Frozen Fries Over Fresh
Everything is better fresh, right? Well, not exactly. When it comes to things like French fries, it actually makes more sense to use the frozen type. -
15 Store-Bought Substitutions That Are Ina Garten Approved
Even Ina Garten agrees that these frequently homemade (and often expensive or time-consuming) dishes can be substituted for their store-bought counterparts. -
Swap Watermelon Into Your Favorite Tomato Salsa And Thank Us Later
Summer and salsa go hand in hand - just like summer and watermelon. For a twist, why not add watermelon to your go-to salsa recipe for an extra hydrating treat? -
Dehydrate Lemon Slices In The Air Fryer For Powerful Flavor
Rather than roasting lemons in an oven, which tends to caramelize them as they dehydrate, an air fryer locks in a wealth of lemon flavor for versatile use. -
How To Easily Temper Chocolate, For The Uninitiated
Tempering yields chocolate with "a snappy, professional-looking finish," according to Alton Brown, scientific hack extraordinaire, on his blog. -
What To Do When You Accidentally Dump Out Your Pasta Water
Did you know pasta water can make your sauces extra thick and creamy? But, if you accidentally dump it out, there is another way to create the hack. -
13 Upgrades For The Best Frozen Waffles Of Your Life
Don't feel held back by your store-bought, frozen waffles. These quick hacks can help you create restaurant-quality waffle dishes without breaking a sweat. -
Jacques Pépin's Foolproof Bowl Tip For Perfect Soufflés
While the French are known for their fabulous cuisine, no one is a master the way Jacques Pépin is. But how does the master make such stunning soufflés? -
Turn Your Nearly-Empty Jam Jar Into A Cocktail Shaker
Don't toss that nearly-empty jar of jam just yet! Transform it into your new favorite cocktail shaker and concoct some delectable, jam-infused beverages. -
The Golden Ingredient Trio To Build Better Watermelon Salads
Watermelon salad is to summer what pumpkin spice is to fall: it's everywhere. Delicious on its own, there is a sure fire way to kick things up a notch. -
Break Out The Fancy Mustard For Lazy Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are delicious, but can be time-consuming to make. Get the flavor without the fuss by pairing hard-boiled eggs with your favorite mustard. -
Graham Elliot's Signature Burger Toppings Are Fairly Unconventional
As a restaurateur and co-host of "MasterChef," you better believe Graham Elliot has got something as basic as a burger recipe nailed down to a science. -
Skip The Water For A Richer Bowl Of Grits
While traditionally cooked with water, grits cooked with milk and cream create a much more delicious outcome - a creaminess that is nothing short of indulgent. -
Ina Garten's Oven-Baked Pancakes Are Actually Genius
Ina Garten is a big fan of quick, straightforward recipes like this one for oven-baked pancakes that uses a genius hack to whip them up in no time. -
How To Melt Marshmallows On The Stove Without Making Caramel
Whether making fondant at home or whipping up some chewy cereal bars, melting marshmallows can be fraught with danger. Here's how to keep them from burning. -
International Fruit Salads You Shouldn't Go Another Day Without
The fruit salad has found a unique home in a variety of regional cuisines and food cultures. Learn about some of our favorites from around the world here. -
The Gadget Every Home Cook Needs For Quicker Fresh Pasta
Making fresh pasta at home may seem like a daunting task, but this kitchen gadget makes it a cinch to cut a lot of dough with little time and effort. -
The Playful Popsicle Stick Hack For Snackable Watermelon
Your summer watermelon will never be the same once you learn this quick, inexpensive, and effective hack that turns the simple fruit into a refreshing dessert. -
A Touch Of Fish Sauce Can Elevate Mediocre Watermelon
While watermelon with fish sauce may not be as ubiquitous as feta and watermelon salads, some high-profile people are pairing them as well. -
Ina Garten's Cold Butter Hack For Juicy Burgers
Wow your friends and family with this burger hack. Celebrity chef Ina Garten has a quick trick for making sure your burgers stay juicy throughout their cooking. -
Ostrich Vs. Chicken Eggs: Which Is More Nutritious?
Ostrich eggs are definitely nutritious, but it helps to compare their nutritional profiles with chicken eggs to provide appropriate context. -
Alton Brown's Quick Thaw Method For Massive Turkeys
We've all been there - you wake up Thanksgiving morning and your turkey is still frozen. But leave it to Alton Brown to come up with a quick thaw method. -
Should You Add Milk Or Water To Refried Beans? It Makes A Difference
The best preparation of refried beans is debated: Black or pinto beans? Water or milk? How you answer that last question makes a big difference in creaminess. -
Alton Brown Has A Better Way To Devein Shrimp
Deveining shrimp can be a time-consuming task for any meal, but leave it to Alton Brown to come up with an even better way to complete the mission.
