To give her pomodoro sauce an irreplaceable depth of flavor, Giada de Laurentiis uses a tasty 'scrap' ingredient that is sadly overlooked in the kitchen.
Before you reach for a potato masher or blender to make mashed potatoes, learn which tools can do a more effective job and which ones will create a gummy mess.
If you've never made homemade pizza dough, you really should consider giving it a whirl! To help you, we're highlighting several common mistakes to avoid.
Buying shell-on shrimp is always a better value but it can be intimidating to think about all the work that goes into peeling them - unless you use a fork.
Tomatillos and tomatoes may seem closely related, but before you use them interchangeably, know that they actually have more differences than similarities.
Have overly dry meatloaf? It's common but it can also be remedied by avoiding this last-minute mistake. Here's what not to do the next time you make the dish.
Martha Stewart recommends purchasing live clams whose shells are tightly shut, as when steamed, they will gradually open, revealing their delicious meat.
Cottage cheese doesn't always have the best reputation, and you might be seriously underestimating its potential to elevate some of your favorite dishes.
There are a million ways to make a burger, but if you want a solid standard, your patties should be around a quarter pound in weight before they hit the grill.
If you have leftover meat and are tired of the same old, same old, then it's time to try making rillettes. A type of confit, it's a fab way to preserve meat.
Even the most dedicated bacon lovers may not be experiencing the ingredient at its highest potential. These hacks will change your bacon game for life.
Tater tots are famously found in the freezer section, but making them at home isn't as intimidating as it seems; especially when you use your microwave.
While many professional chefs prefer the low-and-slow method of cooking scrambled eggs, Gordon Ramsay has a different technique involving bursts of high heat.
It's a mistake to crack eggs on the edge of your counter. Instead, crack them on a hard, flat surface, such as the middle of your cutting board, with one hand.
You may be used to cooking poultry considering how abundantly popular chicken and turkey are, but you may not be getting it right every time. Here's how.
Refried beans are the perfect side dish or dip, and the possibilities for customizing them are nearly endless. Liven up your next batch with these tasty tips.