Giada De Laurentiis' Secret To Better Pomodoro Sauce
To give her pomodoro sauce an irreplaceable depth of flavor, Giada de Laurentiis uses a tasty 'scrap' ingredient that is sadly overlooked in the kitchen.
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The Secret To Storing Bananas Without Bruising Them
The best storage method for bananas mimics how they grow: hanging. This prevents bruising from the pressure of other bananas, as well as accelerated ripening. -
The Pillowy Pasta You Can Make From Stale Bread
Save your old bread and heels in the freezer so that you can whip up this delicious, rustic pasta from northern Italy that's cooked in chicken broth. -
Order Panera Mac And Cheese With Stir-Ins For An Easy Upgrade
Panera's mac and cheese is great all on its own, but if you want to switch it up, try some creative stir-in ingredients from the menu to make a whole new dish. -
Foods Anthony Bourdain Hated With A Passion
Anthony Bourdain had a lot of opinions about food, and there were a number of foods he admitted he could not stand. Here are a few of those foods. -
Why Canned Fish Comes In Such Small Containers
Small tins of fish make sense for many consumers who want to snack on the go, especially since storing pungent fishy leftovers isn't high on everyone's list. -
The Best (And Worst) Kitchen Tool For Mashing Potatoes
Before you reach for a potato masher or blender to make mashed potatoes, learn which tools can do a more effective job and which ones will create a gummy mess. -
Mistakes Everyone Makes With Their Homemade Pizza Dough
If you've never made homemade pizza dough, you really should consider giving it a whirl! To help you, we're highlighting several common mistakes to avoid. -
Debone Your Rotisserie Chicken With A Simple Plastic Bag Hack
Rotisserie chicken feels luxurious but won't break the bank. However, deboning it can be a pain. You can make it so much easier with only a plastic bag. -
How French Roast Coffee Gets Its Smoky Flavor
There are maybe a million ways to drink your coffee, but one popular roast is French, known its deep notes and smoky quality. But how does it taste so smoky? -
A Fork Is All You Need To Easily Peel Shrimp
Buying shell-on shrimp is always a better value but it can be intimidating to think about all the work that goes into peeling them - unless you use a fork. -
14 Complicated Dishes That Aren't Worth Making At Home
Cooking up a creamy risotto or a rich beef Wellington sounds great in theory -- until you discover just how much time, skill, and money they require. -
The Cookbooks Ina Garten Reads For Inspiration
Ina Garten has authored numerous cookbooks of her own, but she still turns to a mix of both classic and more modern cookbooks for inspiration. -
How To Easily Clean In Between The Glass Panes Of Your Oven
Cleaning your oven is no easy task, especially if you're attempting to do so in between the glass panes of the door. But a trick using duct tape can help. -
The Difference Between Clementines And Mandarin Oranges
Technically speaking, all clementines are mandarins, though not all mandarins are clementines - but clementines are seedless, and tend to be sweeter. -
FIFO: The Rule You Need To Store Food Like A Chef
FIFO seems like a mysterious term, but this food storage mantra used by pro chefs couldn't be easier to understand and follow, saving you money and food waste. -
What Makes Tomatillos Different From Tomatoes?
Tomatillos and tomatoes may seem closely related, but before you use them interchangeably, know that they actually have more differences than similarities. -
The Last-Minute Mistake That Causes Overly Dry Meatloaf
Have overly dry meatloaf? It's common but it can also be remedied by avoiding this last-minute mistake. Here's what not to do the next time you make the dish. -
Upgrade Your Vermouth Game For An Elevated Manhattan, According To A Whiskey Expert
Chris Blatner spoke with Food Republic about upgrading a basic Manhattan cocktail's flavor profile by playing around with different vermouth choices. -
Martha Stewart's Must-Know Tip For Picking Clams
Martha Stewart recommends purchasing live clams whose shells are tightly shut, as when steamed, they will gradually open, revealing their delicious meat. -
Vanilla Wafers Are The Perfect Base For Mini Cheesecake
If you need the quickest cheesecake recipe, a mini version is the way to go, and using vanilla wafers as the crust cuts down on a somewhat time-consuming step. -
The Key Difference Between A French Restaurant And A Brasserie
When traveling in France, you're going to see plenty of eateries, but how, precisely, do restaurants and brasseries differ? Turns out, it's more than the food. -
The State With The Most Olive Garden Restaurants In The US
Olive Garden has restaurant locations in every single U.S. state and territory, but what is the region with the most spots to enjoy their Italian fare? -
Mix 2 Different Sugars For Spongy, Cake-Like Cookies
If you prefer your cookies to be fluffy, soft, and cake-like rather than thin and crispy, follow our tips for using two types of sugar in your recipe. -
12 Unexpected Ways You Should Be Using Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese doesn't always have the best reputation, and you might be seriously underestimating its potential to elevate some of your favorite dishes. -
These Are The Only States That Don't Have A Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's is known and well loved across the United States -- that is, unless you live in one of the unfortunate eight states that don't have a TJ's. -
How Much Your Burger Patties Should Actually Weigh
There are a million ways to make a burger, but if you want a solid standard, your patties should be around a quarter pound in weight before they hit the grill.
