If you want the best pound cake ever, there's one big baking tip to keep in mind - skip preheating your oven. Using a cold oven will help it rise better.
You might think pickles last forever, even after opening, but you actually need to follow specific timeframes and recognize spoilage to avoid getting sick.
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.
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.
You may think that because you wash your knives, you don't need to wash your knife block. Alas, gunk can build up quickly, so clean it every few weeks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These two female celebrity chefs have had a huge impact on Bobby Flay, lending inspiration to everything from his newest restaurant to his many TV shows.
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!
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.
It's easy to dismiss potato candy as a strange and gimmicky idea, but this treat is beloved around the world and even has a special place in American history.
Once your pesto has been opened, you should close its lid tightly, store it in the refrigerator, and plan to finish it quickly: within three days is best.
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.
A unique production process gives cottage cheese a chunky texture that many people love, but if you're not one of them, there are ways to get around it.
Shopping at Costco is an experienced like no other, often one that is more than it appears. Have you ever heard a chime when shopping? Here's what it means.
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.
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.
Suhoor and iftar are the two hearty and nutritious meals eaten during the month of Ramadan, each with its important part to play in the fasting holiday.
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.
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.