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  • Homemade caramel sauce in a glass jar with spoon

    The Unexpected Ingredient To Boost Any Caramel Sauce

    For those who prefer slightly savory desserts over cloyingly sweet ones, this ingredient can add instant depth caramel sauce for a deliciously complex treat.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Pan-fried shrimp with tails with lemon and parsley

    Leave The Tails On Shrimp To Avoid A Common Overcooking Error

    Do your shrimp turn out rubbery? Curled up into tight messes that are difficult to eat? The problem -- you're likely removing the tail before you cook them.

    By Joey DeGrado March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • salad dressing and spices

    You Can't Make The Best Homemade Salad Dressing Without Ice

    It may not seem intuitive, but adding ice to your homemade salad dressing is really a game changer. Believe it or not, ice emulsifies vinegar and oil together.

    By Jakob Eiseman March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Two French bread pizzas on wooden table

    Use A Cheap Loaf Of French Bread As An Effortless Pizza Base

    A loaf of French bread from the grocery store serves as the perfect base for a tasty pizza with a crisp crust, and all the toppings you love.

    By Erica Martinez March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • A bowl of garlic bulbs with cloves

    All The Different Ways To Cut Garlic And How It Affects Taste

    Garlic is a great ingredient no matter how it's prepared and added to a dish, but the method used matters. Here are all the different ways to cut it for taste.

    By Khyati Dand March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced seared tuna steak

    Mayonnaise Is The Secret To Unbelievably Moist Tuna Steaks

    Want to ensure you get a perfectly cooked tuna steak that's positively juicy? You don't need fancy equipment -- just a touch of mayonnaise on the outside.

    By Joey DeGrado March 9th, 2024 Read More
  •  Cast iron brownie dessert

    Cast Iron Cookware Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner

    Already revered, cast iron cookware has even more uses than many might think. Get the most out of your skillets with these simple, surprising hacks.

    By Lauren Bair March 8th, 2024 Read More
  •  green beer and burger buns for St. Patrick's Day

    Naturally Dye Your St. Patrick's Day Food With Spinach

    This is how to use spinach in place of artificial dyes to add a festive green hue to your St. Patrick's day side dishes, baked goods, and even desserts.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • orzo salad in a bowl

    How To Cook Orzo In A Rice Cooker

    It couldn't be easier to learn how to cook perfect orzo in a rice cooker, and you can customize the pasta in several ways that barely add extra time or effort.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten headshot

    Ina Garten's Under-The-Skin Tip For Flavoring Chicken

    While you might be used to working with skinless chicken, cooking the bird with the skin on lets you take advantage of a tip from cookbook author Ina Garten.

    By L Valeriote March 7th, 2024 Read More
  • sliced sourdough bread

    Why Some Bakers Prefer To Make Bread With Sour Milk

    Sour milk, similar to buttermilk, can vastly improve the crumb and texture of your baked goods -- and no, it won't make you sick if you time things right.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Martha Stewart at awards ceremony

    Martha Stewart's Tip For Reviving Hard Parmesan Cheese

    Nothing is worse than reaching for your parmesan cheese and finding out its dried out. Fortunately, Martha Stewart shows us how to refresh it.

    By Arianna Endicott March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Serving of mashed potatoes with fork

    For The Most Flavorful Instant Mashed Potatoes, Skip The Water

    Instant mashed potatoes can be a blessing for your weeknight dinner routine, but there's a way to make them richer and more flavorful - sub this for the water.

    By Annie Epstein March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Bobby Flay smiling at event

    Bobby Flay Revamps Barbecue Sauce With A Red Wine Twist

    Leave it to Bobby Flay to find a fun and tasty way to amplify barbecue sauce. The "Grill It!" chef adds some red wine to the mix to bring out the flavor.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • beef finished with gastrique

    What Is A Gastrique, And How Do I Cook With It?

    A gastrique is a light French sauce that can immediately upgrade your dish by adding flavor complexity, but there are so many different ways to make and use it!

    By Suzannah Kolbeck March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • pressure cooker on countertop

    The One Type Of Sauce To Keep Far Away From Your Instant Pot

    If you're cooking your dinner in an Instant Pot, you absolutely need to keep anything with dairy away from the pressure cooker, as it will curdle fast.

    By Jakob Eiseman March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Tyler Florence smiling at event

    Tyler Florence's Texture Tip For Perfect Burgers

    Many factors go into making the perfect burger, but chef Tyler Florence believes he's mastered one by focusing on the texture of burgers and the meat blend.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Frying steak in skillet with smoke

    The Oil Mistake Everyone Makes When Cooking Steak

    Home cooks might be intimidated by cooking steak in super-hot oil, but avoiding this one mistake can make the process less risky and lead to better results.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Chef Carla Hall wearing brown turtleneck

    Carla Hall's Worst Kitchen Nightmare

    Carla Hall is not only a world-class cook, but she's an accomplished baker to boot. Even so, she's only human, and like us all, has made some mistakes.

    By Sharon Rose March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • salmon steak being seared with the skin side down

    Which Side To Cook Salmon On For The Best Flavor

    If your salmon filet comes with the skin on, you absolutely must start cooking one side of the fish over the other, or you could wind up with a soggy result.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Scrambled eggs on toast

    Expert Tips On How To Make Restaurant-Quality Scrambled Eggs At Home

    You don't have to splurge on expensive equipment or ingredients to create delicious and fluffy scrambled eggs, but there are a few tips worth following.

    By James Hastings March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Salmon rolled on a grill

    Why You Should Roll Salmon Steaks Before Grilling Them

    There are plenty of ways to grill salmon, but if you aren't taking the time to roll it first, you're going to end up with an unevenly cooked fish.

    By Samantha Jenkins March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis on step and repeat at Netflix event

    Giada De Laurentiis' Bold Secret Ingredient For Bucatini Pasta

    Giada De Laurentiis, veritable queen of pasta, has done it again with another unexpected but wow-worthy pairing. For extra umami, she mixes in miso to bucatini.

    By Audrey Enjoli March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Close up of Ina Garten smiling

    11 Dishes Ina Garten Improves With A Secret Ingredient

    Ina Garten has been dishing out food advice to home cooks everywhere for years. Some of her most noteworthy dishes shine thanks to secret ingredients.

    By Elaine Todd March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • eggs benedict with parsley sprinkled on top

    The Most Common Mistake People Make With Eggs Benedict, According To An Expert

    Eggs Benedict can be a tricky dish to master, from poaching the eggs just right to making the perfect hollandaise sauce. But there's one big mistake to avoid.

    By Jennifer Waldera March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Freshly made ice cream cones

    The Reason Your Homemade Ice Cream Cones Turned Out Soggy

    Homemade ice cream cones can turn out soft and soggy all too easily, but minding both the batter and the cooking process can help you make them perfectly crisp.

    By Hannah Beach March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • a man contemplates a can of food

    Chef Reveals The Canned Foods They Will And Won't Buy

    Chef Harris Mayer, owner of Creamline, weighs in on the canned food debate. Here's what he likes and what he doesn't. Garbanzo beans get a big thumbs up, fyi!

    By Beth McMurray March 4th, 2024 Read More
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