Buddy Valastro's Favorite Ingredients To Boost Box Brownie Mix
Boxed mixes, like brownies, make life so much simpler. Still, you can make them even better by following Buddy Valastro's extra ingredient boost.
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Fix Disappointing Watermelon Textures With Flaky Salt
Unsurprisingly, salt is delicious on just about everything - including fresh fruit! A little flaky salt can even resurrect mushy, unappetizing watermelon. -
What Is A Beef Knuckle And What Can You Do With It?
There are seemingly millions of cuts of beef, but one that's overlooked is beef knuckle. This giant cut is quite versatile, but it needs to be treated right. -
The Royal Sandwich Etiquette That's Questionable At Best
Most of our dining etiquette boils down to chewing with our mouths closed and keeping our elbows off the table. The Royals, however, have different protocol. -
How To Fold A Fancy Dinner Napkin Like Some Kind Of Expert
Anyone who wants to take their hosting game up a notch needs to master a few basic napkin folds. Fortunately, these three folds are straightforward. -
To Make An Aperol Spritz, All You Need Is The Label
Nothing says summer the way an Aperol Spritz does. Fruity and oh-so fizzy, it's the ideal drink. Best of all, to make it perfectly, just check the label. -
How To Clean A Deep Fryer Without Damaging It
Using a deep fryer at home creates delicious meals that can rival any fast food chain, but you have to clean your machine regularly. Here's how to do so. -
Why Your Chicken Breading Won't Stick And How To Fix It
Ah, there's nothing quite so satisfying as crispy fried chicken, so how can you make sure your breading stays on the meat? With a few handy tips, of course. -
How To Use Banana Peppers To Their Full Flavor Potential
Much like their bell pepper cousins, banana peppers can be enjoyed raw, sautéed, roasted, or grilled. They are particularly tasty when pickled or stuffed. -
Ina Garten's Genius Advice To Cook With Butter Over High Heat
You've got pancakes ready, butter in the pan, heat on high, but hark! What's this? Smoke? Ina Garten can show you how to stop butter from burning. -
TikTok's Hasselback Tomatoes Are Perfect For Caprese
We've all heard of Hasselback potatoes at this point, but you can Hasselback just about anything. Freshen up your tomato caprese with this new technique. -
How To Choose Premium Ice Creams And Weed Out The Posers
Evaluating an ice cream's weight can be a reliable indicator of its quality - the heavier, the better. Also beware misleading labels like "frozen dessert." -
Replace Your Tomato Sandwich Slices With Watermelon
We know what you're thinking -- tomato? And watermelon? Swapped? But yes, it actually makes sense. Here's why you need watermelon in your sandwich. -
How To Top And Sauce A Watermelon Pizza
It's likely you've heard of watermelon pizza at this point, and yes, they're worth the hype. Try a savory or sweet version -- just be sure you sauce it right. -
How Ina Garten Makes Canned Cranberry Sauce Taste Fresh
In a flip from her usual focus on the fresh and homemade route, Ina Garten's chunky cranberry sauce recipe makes canned cranberry sauce taste fresh. -
How To Host A Dinner Party In A Closet-Sized Apartment
It may take a little extra planning and strategy, but here's how you can host an amazing, intimate dinner party in your closet-sized apartment. -
How To Poach Eggs In Maple Syrup (And Why You Should)
For breakfast, brunch, or brinner, eggs poached in maple syrup are the sweet and savory addition your meal needs to really kick things up a notch. -
How To Incorporate Dark Beer Into Summer Dishes, According To An Expert
Dark beers are frequently associated with winter when it comes to cooking. Everyone loves a stout-infused stew, but you can use the same brew in summer too. -
Choose The Heftiest Lemons At The Grocery Store For The Juiciest Results
There's little more disappointing in the moment than cutting into a lemon and finding it to be dry or full of pith. For the juiciest fruit, pick a heavy one. -
How To Clean Mussels And Weed Out The Dead Ones
Preparing mussels at home may seem like a daunting process, but cleaning these delicious mollusks and weeding out the dead ones is actually a breeze. -
How To Clean Squid Without Getting Inked
True gourmets know that squid ink can really elevate a dish - but its saturated, dark color might stain if you don't know how to clean your squid properly. -
The Playful Popsicle Stick Hack For Snackable Watermelon
Your summer watermelon will never be the same once you learn this quick, inexpensive, and effective hack that turns the simple fruit into a refreshing dessert. -
How To Choose The Tastiest Peaches At The Grocery Store
Peaches are delicious whether baked in a pie or eaten straight from the counter - but how can you ensure you get a ripe, juicy peach every single time? -
How To Flavor Quinoa With Or Without Broth
Quinoa is one of the healthiest foods around - and when prepared correctly, it's also delicious. Here's how to flavor your quinoa with or without broth. -
How To Cook Salmon So It Doesn't Leak White Goo
Nothing can spoil the appetite quite like mysterious white goo leaking out of your beautiful pink salmon steak. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the goo. -
How To Make And Use The French Mother Sauces
Whether you want delicious and creamy mac and cheese, or you need a good pairing for your steak, there's a French mother sauce ready and waiting to be used. -
How To Make Perfectly Seasoned Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktail and semi-casual evening gatherings go hand in hand. But how can you make yours stand out? It's simple: perfect the seasoning when you boil.
