The Side Of Steak You Cook First Actually Matters
Cooking a steak at home can be an incredibly rewarding experience but how you cook it matters, including what side of the meat you start with.
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What Makes The Perfect British Pie, According To Expert Judges
In Britain, pie is more than a meal: It's an illustrious tradition, full of history and flavor. Our experts discuss what, exactly, makes the perfect pie.
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The One-Step Secret To Thwarting Rubbery Bacon
No one wants a mouthful of rubbery bacon. To make sure each piece is a crispy delight, you need to cook your meat in a few tablespoons of water.
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Why You Shouldn't Bother With Crumbled Feta, According To José Andrés
If you love feta cheese, there's good reason why you should only ever use it in block form according to popular Mediterranean chef José Andrés.
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The Lemon Hack To Prevent Sugar From Crystalizing
To prevent caramel and other sugar-based candies from turning gritty, use a squeeze of lemon and some other tips to cut down on sugar crystal formation.
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The Hardest Dish Bobby Flay Ever Made On Beat Bobby Flay
It may be difficult to believe, but the most challenging dish Flay ever made on "Beat Bobby Flay" was actually lasagna, and not for obvious reasons.
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Carla Hall's Technique For Chicken Fried Steak Makes It Extra Crispy
Texture matters in a dish like chicken fried steak. But there are simple ways to make it even more crispy, and Carla Hall has a great trick.
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Is It Safe To Eat Undercooked Floppy Bacon?
Are you a floppy bacon lover? Do you enjoy how it just melts in your mouth? Unfortunately, you're putting yourself at risk for some serious food poisoning.
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Lime Mayo Is The Key To Perfecting Restaurant-Style Ranch At Home
All you need to do to create delicious restaurant-worthy ranch dressing at home is to swap in some tangy lime mayonnaise for the regular kind.
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Bobby Flay's Lid Tip To Avoid Burnt Food While Grilling
Bobby Flay is an undeniable master of the grill, so when he says to use the lid of your grill with larger cuts of meat and sturdier vegetables, we listen.
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The Last Thing To Make Before You Throw Away Used Stock Bones
One classic way to reuse stock bones is called remouillage, a French culinary practice that involves making a second, weaker stock with used bones.
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Dry Vs. Liquid Measuring Cups: Which Is Better For Mayo?
Mayonnaise seems neither totally liquid nor solid, and while one type of popular measuring cup is better for this ingredient, other tools be more accurate.
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How An Immersion Blender Can Mess Up Your Mashed Potatoes
An immersion blender is a convenient, powerful tool that looks like it could mash potatoes in no time, but its high blending power can result in a disaster.
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If You're Not Dry-Charring Asparagus, You're Making A Huge Mistake
What's worse than soggy, limp asparagus? Not a whole lot. Avoid the disappointment by dry charring the asparagus for crispy, delicious results.
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What's Actually In Store-Bought Egg White Cartons
Egg whites from a carton may seem mystifying, due to their different appearance and texture than to fresh egg whites, but these products really are simple.
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American Cheese Is The Secret Ingredient You Didn't Know Ramen Needed
Whether you're reaching for ramen or ramyeon, your bowl won't be complete until you try it with a slice of American, yes, American cheese melted right in.
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The Best Ways To Liven Up Plain Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a classic dish, but making it the same way every week can get boring. Next time, try a pumpkin-based sauce, mix in some ricotta cheese, and more!
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How To Microwave Popcorn Kernels Without The Bag
If you love movie theater popcorn and want that taste at home, skip the store-bought options and heat up kernels and oil in the microwave (no bag needed).
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Giada De Laurentiis' Stove Tip To Prevent Clumpy Cacio E Pepe
For the silkiest cacio e pepe with no unpleasant, gritty lumps of grated cheese in the sauce, follow Giada De Laurentiis' simple cooking technique.
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Why Bread Gets Rubbery In The Microwave, But Not The Toaster
Toasters are powered by infrared radiation, which is less selective than microwave radiation, and doesn't specifically target certain components in your food.
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It's Time To Swap Your Hot Dog Bun For Cornbread
You can make cornbread buns by using a boxed cornbread mix; make the batter as directed, but pour it into a bun-shaped mold that you form out of aluminum foil.
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The Easy Way To Make Sushi Without A Bamboo Mat
This super easy rolling method can help you make all your favorite sushi rolls without a bamboo mat, and some other techniques deliver great results, too.
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For The Best Béchamel Sauce, Break Out Your Griddle
While you can make a solid béchamel sauce on the stove, it's so much easier (and less likely to burn) when you use the indirect heat of a griddle.
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How To Reheat Lasagna In The Oven For Crispy, Bubbly Results
Before you reach for the microwave, turn to your oven for bubbly and crispy reheated lasagna that won't leave you with cold spots or burnt noodles.
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The 3-2-1 Method You Should Know For A Better Passover Brisket
We know, we know -- your Bubbe always braised the brisket, but you're missing out if you don't try the 3-2-1 smoking method for your Pesach Seder.
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Ina Garten Cuts Her Bagel Into Thirds, And You Should Try It Too
Want to make your bagel easier to bite, or do you simply want to stuff more filling into your bagel? Then you need to try Ina Garten's trick for slicing bagels.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Homemade Broth
Making broth is not a hugely difficult thing to do -- but there are some mistakes you'll want to avoid. Adding too much salt is just one of them.
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