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  • grilled cheese sandwich

    Stop Making These Mistakes With Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Gooey melted cheese, warm toasted bread -- OMG, grilled cheese sandwiches are the best! Here are some mistakes to avoid when making this delicious comfort food.

    By Suzannah Kolbeck Read More
  • Grilled cheese cut in half and tomato soup

    Use A Second Cast Iron Skillet For An Unbeatable Grilled Cheese

    If you're looking to create a perfectly crispy and gooey grilled cheese sandwich, a cast iron skillet is a must. A second skillet can kick it up another notch.

    By Avery Tomaso Read More
  • bowl of fruit-colored cereal loops

    Your Oven Is The Key To Reviving Stale Cereal

    When cereal goes stale, it can be very disappointing but there is a way to revive it and make it taste fresh again. Simply bake it in the oven.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • Ham bone on white paper background

    The Best Way To Use Your Leftover Ham Bone, Other Than Soup

    If you're tired of soup, try using your leftover ham bone to infuse flavor into hearty greens, various types of beans, or dishes that incorporate rice.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • Opened soup cans from above

    Delicious Ways To Use Canned Soup You've Never Thought Of

    Keep reading to learn about the delicious ways to use canned soup you have never thought of. Once you give them a try, they'll be hard to forget.

    By Emily M Alexander Read More
  • Jar of caramelized onions

    The Salt Mistake That Can Ruin A Batch Of Caramelized Onions

    To properly caramelize onions, several factors, including temperature and thickness, are at play. A lesser-known but incredibly important factor is salt.

    By Catherine Rickman Read More
  • mashed potatoes

    14 Tasty Ingredients That Will Change The Way You Make Mashed Potatoes

    Let's take those boring mashed potatoes and kick 'em up a notch. Here's a bunch of delicious ingredients you can add to perfect your mashed potatoes.

    By Brian Good Read More
  • Serrated grapefruit spoon and fruit

    Give Your Grapefruit Spoon A Second Life As A Strawberry Huller

    That grapefruit spoon that is collecting dust in your kitchen drawer may have some life left in it. Give it a second life as a strawberry huller.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
  • Ina Garten at 2018 Mary Poppins 2 premiere in LA

    What Ina Garten Asks Her Butcher While Ordering Lamb Chops

    For an elegant presentation, Ina Garten asks her grocery shop butcher to do this one thing to her order of lamb chops or to her rack of lamb.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Spicy rice curry dish

    Honey Is The Secret Ingredient To Take Your Curry Up A Notch

    To enhance the flavor and texture of your favorite curry recipe, try adding honey, which has several culinary and health benefits you don't want to miss.

    By L Valeriote Read More
  • Ina Garten at the NY Public Library Gala

    Ina Garten's Pro Tip For Slicing And Dicing Peppers

    Ina Garten, Queen of the Hamptons, is known for her accessible tips to make cooking a breeze, and her tip for cutting and cleaning bell peppers is no exception.

    By Jennifer Mathews Read More
  • scalloped potatoes with crispy potato peels

    Potato Peels Are Your Secret Weapon Ingredient For Textureless Dishes

    Potatoes are versatile for so many dishes but did you know their peels are also a secret weapon ingredient to making wonderful textureless dishes.

    By Carly Weaver Read More
  • Baskets of fresh chestnuts in burlap

    You Should Think Twice Before Eating Raw Chestnuts

    If you're curious about enjoying raw chestnuts, know that there's a big risk involved, and there are plenty of safer and tastier ways to enjoy them.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Alton Brown

    The Liquid Smoke Alton Brown Buys Constantly

    Not all liquid smoke brands are created equal. For Alton Brown, he searched for a quality option that listed only condensed smoke as the ingredient.

    By Kyle Grace Trinidad Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    The Only 3 Foods Giada De Laurentiis Can't Stand

    Learn which three ingredients Giada De Laurentiis hates, plus how you can follow her example and learn to tolerate these foods if you also dislike them.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • fresh ginger on white background

    Plot Twist — You Don't Actually Have To Peel Ginger

    Learn why you can skip peeling ginger for many recipes, plus useful and thrifty ideas for using ginger skins if you do need to peel the root.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
  • Milk being poured

    Think Twice Before You Consider Cooking With Skim Milk

    Skim milk is a healthy product that is fairly versatile, but there's a major reason why it doesn't interact well with heat when you try to cook it.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen Read More
  • Poached egg on toast

    Why You Should Make Poached Eggs As Soon As You Buy The Carton

    Before you try poaching eggs and use all the classic tips to cook them properly, you should know why success actually starts with buying fresh eggs.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • Broccoli soaking in water

    How To Deep Clean Broccoli With Water And Vinegar

    Using white vinegar to clean broccoli not only helps you extract dirt, bacteria, and pesticides from every nook, but also has another unique advantage.

    By Khyati Dand Read More
  • Ina Garten and Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Ina Garten Vs. Giada De Laurentiis: Who Makes The Better Lasagna?

    We dug in deep on Ina Garten and Giada De Laurentiis' ingredient list and the prep for their lasagna to determine which dish is the ultimate winner.

    By Lauren Bair Read More
  • close up of grilled cheese sandwich

    15 Tips And Ingredients That Will Make Your Grilled Cheese Even Better

    Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of those fav comfort foods. But if you're tired of the same old grilled cheese, we've got some amazing ingredients for you.

    By Elaine Todd Read More
  • Caramelized onions in a pan

    Bacon Fat Will Utterly Transform Your Caramelized Onions

    For the most savory caramelized onions, follow our tips for rendering and using bacon fat to cook them, plus ideas for more flavor boosters.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • light colored gravy in a gravy boat

    Infuse Your Mayo With Leftover Gravy For A Perfect Savory Spread

    Gravy-infused mayonnaise is the perfect way to repurpose leftover gravy into a flavorful and creamy condiment - and it's also super easy to make.

    By Jennifer Waldera Read More
  • Closeup of Giada De Laurentiis

    How Giada De Laurentiis Doctored Up Her College Ramen

    Giada De Laurentiis is a huge fan of instant ramen, and as a college student, she loved to upgrade her bowl with some unexpected ingredients.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Pot of boiling water with eggs

    The Perplexing Myth You Should Stop Believing About Boiling Water

    You may have heard several notions about how to boil water faster, and while some tips are legit, one widespread myth in particular just isn't true.

    By Luke Field Read More
  • Pile of potatoes

    How To Clean Potatoes Without A Scrubbing Brush

    Even if you don't own a scrub brush, there are still a few easy ways to scrub potatoes squeaky clean, and it also pays to know when to clean them.

    By Audrey Enjoli Read More
  • Close up of cherry tomatoes

    The 2 Plate Trick To Cut All Your Cherry Tomatoes At Once

    When it comes to prepping ingredients, nothing is trickier than getting a batch of cherry tomatoes ready. But there's a trick using two plates to make it easy.

    By Annie Epstein Read More
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