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  • Bobby Flay smiling at a 2024 event

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen March 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Pot of stock beside beef bones

    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.

    By Catherine Rickman March 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Measuring cup of mayo

    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.

    By Hannah Beach March 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Mashed potatoes in bowl surrounded by raw whole potatoes

    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.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 19th, 2024 Read More
  • dry-charred asparagus with lemon

    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.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Egg whites in white bowl

    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.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • ramen in a white ramekin with cheese melted on top

    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.

    By Food Republic Staff March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • plate of spaghetti

    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!

    By Brian Good March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Popcorn in a bowl

    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).

    By Samantha Jenkins March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    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.

    By Erica Martinez March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Person microwaving croissants

    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.

    By Catherine Rickman March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Long loaf of cornbread

    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.

    By Erica Martinez March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • man slicing sushi roll

    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.

    By Hannah Beach March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Lasagna with béchamel sauce and sausage

    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.

    By Madeline Murphy March 18th, 2024 Read More
  • lasagna serving displayed on plate

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Smoked brisket being sliced on cutting board

    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.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • three bones in broth with sliced carrots on counter

    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.

    By Bonnie Hearn Hill March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Baked sweet potatoes on plate

    Ditch The Oven For Better Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Plot twist: You can "bake" things in an air fryer! Sweet potatoes take forever to cook in an oven, so break out the air fryer for a tasty side in half the time.

    By Emma Pilger March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Bowls of homemade chicken noodle soup

    Finish Chicken Noodle Soup With Vodka For Unrivaled Flavor

    It might sound odd, but vodka can make the taste and aroma of your chicken noodle soup even more comforting and irresistible, without being distracting.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Indian garlic naan bread

    Swap Your Grilled Cheese Bread For Garlic Naan And Thank Us Later

    Swapping out your usual sliced white bread is a super easy way to instantly upgrade your grilled cheese, and there's no better alternative than garlic naan.

    By L Valeriote March 17th, 2024 Read More
  •  Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany's

    Audrey Hepburn's Absolute Favorite Pasta Dish

    Audrey Hepburn had an appetite both for life and good food, but her favorite? A simple but elegant spaghetti al pomodoro featuring tomatoes from her garden.

    By Sharon Rose March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Eric Ripert smiling

    Eric Ripert's Skewer Tip To Tell When Fish Is Done Cooking

    Pro chef Eric Ripert has a simple tip that can tell you = when fish is cooked to the right level of doneness, and you don't even have to use a thermometer.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Tomato sauce in a pot

    Worcestershire Sauce Is A Game-Changer For Metallic-Tasting Tomato Sauce

    If you made a tomato sauce that turns out undesirably metallic, there's a quick fix and it just requires adding in a dash of Worcestershire sauce to save it.

    By Joey DeGrado March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Cooked and sliced ribeye steak on cutting board

    The Best Cut Of Steak To Cook In The Air Fryer

    It might seem gimmicky, but the air fryer is actually a reliabl way to cook a juicy steak with a perfect crust, so long as you choose one of these cuts.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • roasted chicken with rosemary

    11 Secret Ingredients You Should Be Using For Your Roasted Chicken

    Did you know there's a whole collection of secret ingredients you should be using for your roasted chicken? They'll take your bird from simple to showstopping.

    By Julia Selinger March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • ground beef in a nonstick pan

    Break Up Ground Meat Easily With An Unconventional Kitchen Tool

    Once the meat hits the heat, it's a balance between letting things brown and breaking up the clumps. Make your life easier and reach for this tool.

    By Joey DeGrado March 16th, 2024 Read More
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