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  • 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
  • fresh garlic and garlic cloves

    Make One Easy Switch To Avoid Burning Fresh Garlic Forever

    How many times have we thought we had perfected a dish only to burn that delicate yet pungent garlic? Do this one switch, and make that a thing of the past.

    By Jakob Eiseman March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Bao buns filled with shredded meat and jalapenos

    Swap Tortillas With Bao Buns For Next Level Birria Tacos

    The next time you indulge in Tijuana's special, birria tacos, try switching out the traditional corn tortillas for soft, spongy Chinese bao buns.

    By Erica Martinez March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Sweetened condensed milk in bowl

    Making Sweetened Condensed Milk At Home Couldn't Be Easier

    Whether you need some for a baked good or a drink, sweetened condensed milk is a kitchen staple. But if you don't have any on hand, you can make it at home.

    By Annie Epstein March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Crispy shelled tacos with ground beef, cheese, tomatoes and onions with limes and green salsa

    Your Toaster Is The Key To Making Hard Shell Tacos At Home

    Hard shell tacos can really hit the spot on Taco Tuesday but if you don't have any on hand, don't fret. Your toaster is actually the key to making them.

    By Sharon Rose March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Plate of three poached eggs

    The Best Poached Eggs Are Frozen Before They Hit The Water

    Everyone has their own way to poach eggs, but if you haven't tried freezing them first, you're missing out. It takes the stress out of keeping the egg's shape.

    By Arianna Endicott March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • A bowl of sliced okra

    Leave Okra Out Overnight For A Texture Transformation

    If you love okra but hate the slime, there can be a way to avoid it and it simply involves cutting the veggie open and leaving it out to 'dry' overnight.

    By Khyati Dand March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • cranberry sauce on plate

    The Sweet Ingredient That Amplifies Homemade Salsa

    Salsa is a popular condiment that is easy to make it at home and lends itself to experimentation, including with sweet ingredients to elevate the experience.

    By L Valeriote March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Guy Fieri smiling

    Guy Fieri's Succulent Bacon Swap For Better Nachos

    For delicious nachos, take a page out of Guy Fieri's book and swap out your crumbled bacon topping for savory cubes of chewy, salty Italian pancetta.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 3rd, 2024 Read More
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