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  • baked mac and cheese with fork

    Spice Up Your Mac And Cheese With One Saucy Addition

    Give your macaroni and cheese a spicy kick with one of the easiest upgrades around by adding this hot sauce to your favorite mac and cheese casserole.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville Read More
  • Pasta over boiling pot

    Toss A Bouillon Cube Into Your Pasta Water For Umami-Packed Noodles

    Adding a bouillon cube to your pasta water as the noodles cook provides a savory, umami-rich boost to whatever you decide to pair with it later.

    By Adam Raphael Read More
  • coleslaw bowl

    Upgrade The Flavor Of Your Coleslaw With One Sweet Ingredient

    What if we told you there's a secret sweet ingredient you can add to coleslaw that will delight its hardcore fans and possibly even turn naysayers around?

    By Mike McEnaney Read More
  • multicolored pancakes with beets and carrots

    Add Vegetables To Your Pancake Batter For A Colorful Breakfast

    Fruit has been adding color to pancakes for decades now, but you can also taste the rainbow when you add vegetables to your flapjack batter.

    By Maria A. Montalvo Read More
  • a cup of canned pumpkin

    Canned Pumpkin Is The Autumnal Twist To Add To Cornbread

    If you want to transform your cornbread into an autumnal delight that's moist and delicious, add a cup of canned pumpkin to your batter and bake.

    By Lili Kim Read More
  • chunky tomato soup

    How To Use Salsa To Effortlessly Upgrade The Flavor Of Soup

    Whether you’re making a comforting homemade soup or heating up a store-bought can, salsa has the potential to add bright color and zesty flavor to your soup.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • caramelized onions in a bowl with fresh onions

    How To Caramelize Onions If You Don't Want To Stand Over The Stove

    Caramelizing onions usually requires you to stand over the stove for at least an hour, but there's a kitchen appliance that eliminates that step.

    By Maria A. Montalvo Read More
  • bowl of chili

    The Bold Ingredient Upgrade For Chili With More Depth Of Flavor

    If your chili recipe could use more flavor, but you don't want to mess with it too much, add this ingredient that's easy to incorporate and boosts the taste.

    By Danielle Esposito Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling

    The Fabulous Way Ina Garten Boozes Up Chicken

    Alcohol with chicken might sound odd, but Ina Garten knows how to use booze to make deliciously tender chicken breasts with spicy and zesty flavors.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Pulled pork in pan

    Pulled Pork Is The Burrito Filling You Might Not Have Thought About

    With just a few additional ingredients, you can transform pulled pork into melty Cuban sandwiches, tacos, nachos, pizza, or an unexpected burrito filling.

    By Sean Beckwith Read More
  • Bowl of lentil soup with croutons and spoon

    What's The Best Temperature For Serving Soup?

    Think beyond simple terms like hot and cold and find out which recommended temperatures you should serve your soups at (and your serving bowls, too).

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Grilled cheese sliced diagonally

    Upgrade Your Grilled Cheese With One Sweet And Spicy Addition

    No one denies that a classic grilled cheese is just delightful on its own, but you can kick things up a notch with one spicy yet sweet ingredient.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville Read More
  • cornbread in cast iron skillet

    Bacon Fat Gives Your Cornbread A Savory Depth Of Flavor

    Southern cooking is known for its affinity for butter, but there's a smokier fat that can add a savory depth of flavor to cornbread: bacon fat.

    By Maria A. Montalvo Read More
  • a bowl of chili next to spoon

    Add An Umami Flare To Your Chili With One Simple Addition

    As hearty as chili is, sometimes it can fall a little flat. But if you add this one simple ingredient in the mix, you can bring out its umami notes.

    By Marianne Posadas Read More
  • Small white bowl of teriyaki sauce

    The 2-Ingredient Shortcut For Teriyaki Sauce You Should Try

    Out of teriyaki sauce when you're in the middle of cooking? Skip a trip to the store or a more involved recipe by using this delicious 2-ingredient version.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • tuna salad in a bowl

    Substitute Mayo With Cottage Cheese For Protein-Packed Tuna Salad

    For people who want as much protein as possible in their lunch (or just hate mayo), cottage cheese makes for a perfectly creamy and nutritious tuna salad.

    By Danielle Esposito Read More
  • Oven roasted asparagus

    How Long You Should Bake Asparagus At 400 Degrees

    Roasted asparagus can reach the perfect doneness in a lot less time than you may think, so follow our tips for taking them out at just the right moment.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • bowl and can of corn

    15 Secret Ingredients That Will Take Canned Corn To The Next Level

    Okay, so canned corn is bland in comparison to fresh corn on the cob. But with a little effort, you can turn that canned corn into a tasty side dish.

    By Emily M Alexander Read More
  • charred vegetable sandwich

    The Easiest Way To Upgrade Your Cold Vegetarian Sandwiches

    Cold vegetarian sandwiches can get a major upgrade in texture and taste with one easy cooking method. Here's how to play around with your meal.

    By Allison Dienstman Read More
  • Tomato soup in a bowl with bread and spoon

    Give Canned Tomato Soup An Umami Upgrade With One Addition

    For canned tomato soup that's anything but flat and boring, use this super-savory ingredient in the soup or as a garnish, in a side dish, or even in croutons.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Sliced chicken katsu on cutting board

    The Tip You Should Always Remember For Crispiest Air-Fried Chicken Katsu

    Chicken katsu is a delightful Japanese dish of panko-coated fried chicken, and you can get crispy results even when cooking everything in the air fryer.

    By Crystal Antonace Read More
  • Bowls of chili

    Upgrade Canned Chili With An Easy Store-Bought Ingredient

    Canned chili can taste underwhelming, to say the least, unless you use this pantry staple to instantly kick up the flavor and add a toothsome texture.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Vegan deli slices

    Wheat Is The Ingredient You Need To Perfect Homemade Vegan Deli Meat

    Mixing wheat gluten into your recipe for homemade vegan deli meat will help your plant-based roll maintain its shape and give it a springy texture.

    By M Lavelle Read More
  • Chicken salad with lettuce in bowl

    You Really Only Need 4 Ingredients For Chicken Salad

    Making chicken salad doesn't have to be a big affair or follow a complex recipe. In fact, to make something tasty, you only need four ingredients.

    By Crystal Antonace Read More
  • Pork chop with apples in sauce

    Apple Cider Is The Key Ingredient For Fall-Inspired Pork Chops

    Apple cider is great in a glass on its own, but have you ever considered turning it into a fall-inspired marinade for succulent, juicy pork chops?

    By Jack Rose Read More
  • pumpkin puree in a bowl

    How To Store Leftover Canned Pumpkin For Maximum Shelf Life

    If your recipe leaves you with a sad, half-empty can of pumpkin, you may be tempted to just chuck it in the fridge, but there's a better way.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • Pork chops cooking on a hot grill

    The Temperature Tip You Need For Grilling Pork Chops

    Instead of grilling pork chops over one area of heat the whole time, you should use a range of temps to your advantage, according to a grilling expert.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
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