The Chili-Cooking Mistakes We All Make
Cooking chili at home isn't hard, but we've all made a mistake or two along the way that has led to lower-quality results. Here's how to make perfect chili.
-
-
Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Brand Of Dried Pasta, Besides Her Own
Giada De Laurentiis, famed Italian chef, is understandably known for her Italian cooking, so when she gives us her favorite pasta brand, we listen. -
You Can Make Fresh Crepes From Stale Bread
Have some stale bread slices or an older baguette lying around? Don't toss it. Instead use it to make fresh crepes for a delicious breakfast. -
Boiling Water Is The Key To Easily Peeling Peaches
Peeling peaches can be difficult and time-consuming, unless you try this easy two-step method that uses boiling water to make the skins slip right off. -
The Secret To Storing Banana Bread So It Stays Moist
When looking for a way to keep your banana bread nice and fresh, you can't just leave it sitting out on your counter. Here's how to keep it perfectly moist. -
The Step You Shouldn't Skip When Roasting A Whole Cauliflower
Blanching your cauliflower in salted water gives its interior a chance to season itself before the roasting process, infusing the entire head with flavor. -
You Should Be Buying Canned Chipotles Just For The Sauce
Canned chipotles often come soaking in delicious adobo sauce, and it's the perfect addition to so many foods from mac and cheese to your perfectly seared steak. -
The Best Bread For Actually Impressive Bruschetta
If you want your bruschetta to really shine, you need to choose the right bread, and no, a baguette or standard Italian loaf won't cut the mustard. -
Why You Should Season Poached Egg Water Like You Would For Pasta
For the best poached eggs, the water you boil them in matters. Try treating it like you would a pot of watar for pasta and season accordingly. -
How To Seriously Elevate Your Homemade Chicken Wings
Making your own chicken wings at home can be a worthwhile and delicious endeavor, but you could be doing even more to make your wings unforgettable. -
The Best Substitute For Soy Sauce In A Pinch
In the middle of cooking but realize you're all out of soy? Don't panic -- your pantry probably has the best swap you need for the job already there. -
13 Delicious Ways To Use Up Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Leftover mashed potatoes can inspire a surprising amount of creative and delicious recipes, from Polish pierogis and Sheperd's pies to dumplings and pancakes! -
For The Best Oatmeal Texture, Skip The Boiling Liquid
You might boil your oatmeal over high heat to get breakfast on the table faster, but there are a few good reasons why taking it slow is a much better idea. -
The Best Type Of Wood To Use For Smoking Brisket
Whether it's your first time smoking a brisket or you just want to try something new, you should absolutely be using this one type of wood to smoke your meat. -
The Game-Changing Tool You Need To Replace Rolling Pizza Cutters
Rolling pizza cutters serve a purpose, but let's be honest -- they don't serve that purpose well, leaving pizza a sloppy mess. Avoid the stress with this tool. -
Gordon Ramsay's Three-Finger Rule For Chopping Herbs Is Genius
Gordon Ramsay's three-finger rule for cutting herbs not only helps you preserve the flavor of your herbs, but also protects your fingers from getting cut. -
Martha Stewart's Secret Ingredient For Hearty Meatballs
Meatballs are a great meal to batch cook and freeze. Whether a weeknight meal or party pleaser, there's a way to make them better, says Martha Stewart. -
Bobby Flay's Pro Tip For Making Fresh Pasta In No Time
Bobby Flay has mastered the art of many cuisines, and his savvy skills with pasta are no exception. His hack for making pasta dough in a jiff is a real winner. -
How To Make Ice Cream Using Only A Stand Mixer
While, yes, you can use an ice cream maker to make ice cream, you don't actually need one. If you have a stand mixer, you can make creamy ice cream at home. -
The Toothpick Trick For Foolproof Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
The air fryer can be the best appliance to give you the melty, gooey grilled cheese of your dreams. But there's a trick you may want to use with toothpicks. -
For Extra Crispy Fried Chicken At Home, Grab The Vodka
To ensure your fried chicken (or your fried cauliflower!) has the crispiest, crunchiest crust, you need to swap your wet ingredients for vodka -- yes, vodka. -
Guy Fieri's Potato 'Snow' Makes The Smoothest Mash
Guy Fieri, resident king of Flavor Town, knows how to make the smoothest, most delicious mashed potatoes with the help of one device, a ricer. -
Game-Changing Ingredients That Will Upgrade Your Guacamole
You want your guacamole to stand out on game day. Sure, you can go for the standard stuff. But from bacon to pomegranate, these ingredients are game changers. -
The Genius Hack To Build Your Own Refrigerator Salad Bar
There are a million ways to build a salad, but all that prep can put us off from actually making one. Be two steps ahead with your very own salad bar at home. -
Julia Child's Soaking Technique For 'Unforgettable' Beans
There's no need to fret about cooking beans when you have helpful tips from the master of cooking, Julia Child. Try her soaking technique for the best results. -
The Best Type Of Potatoes For Crunchy, Golden Hash Browns
If you want to make sure your homemade hash browns are golden, crispy, and perfect, you need to use russet potatoes and only russet potatoes. -
Ina Garten's Herb Alternative For Cilantro Haters
Does cilantro taste like soap or dirt to you? Never fear -- culinary queen Ina Garten has the best swap to replicate that bright flavor, hold the soap.
