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  • A bowl of chicken noodle soup.

    Add This Breakfast Staple To Canned Chicken Noodle Soup For A Hearty Upgrade

    If you want to add a little oomph and heartiness to your canned chicken noodle soup, then just mix in this one breakfast staple you probably have.

    By Max Dean 1 day ago Read More
  • a bowl of canned white kidney beans sits next to a tea towel

    Don't Toss That Liquid From Canned Beans: Use It As A Thickener

    The liquid that canned beans sit in, often called aquafaba, is the perfect thickener when you need one in a pinch. You can even store it in the fridge.

    By Max Dean 2 days ago Read More
  • Assortment of leafy greens including kale, spinach, and rainbow chard

    Not Spinach Or Kale: This Is The Vegetable With The Most Fiber

    When we think about vegetables that give us a healthy does of fiber, we likely think of spinach or kale. But there's an unexpected vegetable that has more.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 2 days ago Read More
  • close up image of red apples

    More Than 50 Percent Of The World's Apples Are Produced In This Country

    Although apples are as American as apple pie, the US isn't the world's largest producer of apples, that distinction belongs to another country.

    By Danielle Esposito 3 days ago Read More
  • A shopper picks eggs to put into a carton to buy

    What It Means When An Egg Has A Wrinkled Shell — And When It's Actually Safe To Eat

    Sometimes, you open up your carton of eggs and you may notice one egg in particular has a few wrinkles or folds in the shell. Is it still safe to eat?

    By Max Dean 10 days ago Read More
  • An array of different cheeses laid out, including blues, bries, gouda, and cheddar

    This Rare Cheese Is Considered The Most Dangerous In The World

    You're probably not used to eating a dish that's still wriggling, but on the Italian island of Sardinia, there's a cheese that does just that.

    By M Lavelle 15 days ago Read More
  • Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay wearing a blue tie and dark plaid jacket

    Gordon Ramsay Once Called This The Absolute Worst Food To Overcook

    Chef Gordon Ramsay won't touch this famously pungent side dish if it's overcooked because of the smell, but it's downright delicious when it's cooked correctly.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 17 days ago Read More
  • Spicy fried rice.

    Restaurant Fried Rice Always Tastes Better Than Homemade. Here's Why

    We spoke to an expert about why it's so hard to achieve restaurant-quality fried rice at home, and she gave us some tips on how to improve homemade fried rice.

    By Max Dean 18 days ago Read More
  • Couple farming crops together

    The World's Most Widely Produced Food Item Isn't What You'd Expect

    Wheat, rice, corn, maybe even Cheerios? If you were asked, what foods come to mind as the most produced in the world? This answer might just surprise you.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 22 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart at the Couture Council luncheon

    Plant Your Own Cherry Tree The Martha Stewart Way

    Cherries are a delicious treat that you could grow on your own with some patience and time, and Martha Stewart has a perfect method for doing so.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 22 days ago Read More
  • A close up of creamy ripe Epoisses cheese

    What Makes Epoisses Cheese Smell So Pungent?

    Here's why Epoisses cheese smells so much like stinky feet that there's an urban legend claiming French commuters are banned from carrying it with them.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 24 days ago Read More
  • butterscotch toffees with caramel and salt

    The Only Difference Between Butterscotch And Toffee

    Butterscotch and toffee contain the same ingredients, but a key difference between how you cook them results in sweet concoctions with much different textures.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 24 days ago Read More
  • Someone holds up a can of coconut milk

    Canned Vs Boxed Coconut Milk: Here's When To Use Each

    Cow cream and cow's milk aren't interchangeable in cookery, just as boxed coconut milk won't bring the same qualities to a dish as its canned counterpart.

    By Cami Cox 25 days ago Read More
  • Pineapple chunks sitting inside a pineapple shell.

    The Pineapple Color Test To Determine If It's Perfectly Ripe

    There are lots of ways to tell if a pineapple is ripe, like its weight, smell, and firmness, but there's one color test that can tell you with just a glance.

    By Max Dean 26 days ago Read More
  • A person puts a bunch of yellow bananas in a shopping basket.

    Keep Ripe Bananas Fresh For Longer With This Storage Tip

    The difference between a fresh, deliciously yellow banana and one that disintegrates into brown mush is everything, but keeping the fruit ripe can seem tough.

    By M Lavelle 27 days ago Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay smiles as he speaks at a public event

    The One Way Gordon Ramsay Would Never Cook A Turkey

    While many Americans might salivate over how Gordon Ramsay cooks his turkey, he isn't a fan of a dangerous bird-cooking method that's popular in the USA.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 month ago Read More
  • Various sugars and liquid sweeteners

    Cane Sugar Vs High Fructose Corn Syrup: What's The Difference?

    To pinpoint their role in cooking and assess their nutritional effects, it pays off to untangle the nuance between cane sugar and high fructose corn syrup.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 month ago Read More
  • salt cellar pictured on cutting board

    What Is A Salt Cellar And Do You Actually Need One?

    If you want to make sure that your cooking is as flawless as possible, you need to ditch the salt shaker and consider getting a salt cellar instead.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 month ago Read More
  • Steak topped with shrimp at The Palm

    The New York-Based Steakhouse That Ages Its Beef For 35 Days

    This venerable New York steakhouse, with restaurants across the United States and Mexico City, ages all of its USDA Prime beef for at least 35 days.

    By Ilene V. Smith 1 month ago Read More
  • cooked salmon on a plate with lemon, asparagus, and tomatoes

    Don't Lose Half Your Fish To The Pan: The Secret To Crispy Skin

    If you love a good pan-fried piece of fish, complete with delicate and crispy skin, then you need to master the art checking the temperature of your oil.

    By Danielle Esposito 1 month ago Read More
  • Butcher showing off a collection of different steaks

    Which Steaks Are Best Served Rare?

    Not all steaks are created equal, and not all steaks should be cooked the same way. Here are the best ones to cook and serve rare, and the reason behind it.

    By Jack Rose 1 month ago Read More
  • imitation crab sticks on table

    What Is Imitation Crab?

    Have you experienced the wonder that is imitation crab?

    By Emily M Alexander 1 month ago Read More
  • Someone adds edamame to a pot

    To Start In Cold Water Or Not: Here's The Rule To Follow When Boiling Vegetables

    Boiling vegetables might seem a little foolproof on the surface, but if you don't start your veg in the correct temperature water, things can go awry fast.

    By Max Dean 1 month ago Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay smiles and looks into the distance

    Gordon Ramsay's Answer To The Pineapple On Pizza Debate

    Gordon Ramsay is famous for his strong reactions and fiery opinions, so his stance on the controversial pineapple on pizza isn't exactly shocking.

    By Cara J Suppa 1 month ago Read More
  • A variety of salts sit in bowls on a light blue surface

    Salt Doesn't Really Expire, But There Are Signs That You Should Throw It Out

    While, sure, salt doesn't go bad in the traditional sense (in other words, it won't rot), but that doesn't mean it shouldn't eventually be replaced.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • Sliced and plated bologna sausage

    Does All-Natural Bologna Meat Actually Exist, Or Is It All Processed?

    Bologna meat will likely contain nitrates and nitrites, but how these compounds are derived determines whether the food qualifies as natural.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 months ago Read More
  • sliced roast beef on a black background

    Is Iridescent Beef Normal? Yes, And Here's Why

    If you've ever taken your roast beef out of the fridge and noticed an iridescent sheen on it, you may have been concerned, but it's totally normal.

    By Danielle Esposito 2 months ago Read More
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