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20 Tiny Kitchen Resolutions You Might Actually Keep
This year, think small.
24 Substitutions for Common Ingredients You Might Need Someday
So you can keep on cooking.
How to Use a Digital Thermometer and Never Overcook Meat Again
The only things standing between you and a perfectly cooked steak are a must-have kitchen tool and some invaluable kitchen knowledge.
How to Ensure Your Fish Will Never Stick to Your Grill Again
Prep your grill in three easy steps and say goodbye to stuck–on fish forever.
How to Eat More Protein Throughout the Day
Looking to eat more protein but don’t want to turn to bars or shakes? Our innovative recipes and practical tips will help amp up the protein in meals you already love.
Top Tips for Making Better Slow-Cooker Chicken, Stews, Sauces, and More
Knowledge is power when using a slow cooker. We show you tips to make better food.
How to Buy Food for Your Party (But Not Too Much)
We polled private chefs and professional party planners for their tips on perfectly portioned dinner parties.
How to Fill Your Pepper Mill Without Making a Mess
Here’s how to make an instant DIY funnel (for peppercorns or more!) with stuff you probably have lying around the kitchen.
You Could Be Getting More Juice from Your Lemons
Here are six tricks that will help you make the most of your sunny citrus.
Have Jalapeños Lost Their Heat?
A chile expert reveals the searing truth about why these popular peppers aren’t nearly as pungent as they used to be.
How to Soften Rock-Hard Ice Cream (Depending on How Much Time You Have)
You’ll never struggle with a frozen-solid pint again.
How to Grill Any Vegetable
Live fire can transform just about any produce into a richly browned, crisp‑tender, more intense version of itself. Behold, our guide for doing it well.
Everything You Need to Know About Picnics
Make outdoor eats a little less basic and a little more luxurious.
There’s a Better Way to Infuse Fruit Into Water
We figured out the timing sweet spot between bright and bitter.
You Cooked Bacon. Now What About the Fat?
Cooking bacon has the additional benefit of providing the cook with an incredibly flavorful ingredient.
We Tried 11 Ways to Keep Avocados from Browning
From blanching to vacuum sealing to a dip in onion juice, we tried every trick in the book. Here’s what actually worked.
Finally, Homemade Dressing That Won’t Separate or Solidify
What if you could make a vinaigrette that would stay fluid and emulsified for a week in the fridge?
How to Knead Dough in No Time At All with Your Food Processor
You don’t need a stand mixer to make great thin-crust pizza or fluffy dinner rolls.
4 Ways to Make Whipped Cream Way Ahead
Weep no more: Here are four different ways to make whipped cream that holds its shape for hours (and in some cases, days).
How to Not Dread Meal Planning
Prepping food for the week sounds daunting. It doesn’t have to be.
Are Shrimp and Prawns the Same Thing?
We settled this age-old question of crustacean categorization.
6 Tips for Better Roasted Broccoli
Follow these tips for enhanced texture, deeper browning, and richer flavor.
The Trick to Tender, Sweet, Perfectly Charred Grilled Carrots
Hint: It involves a microwave.
Why You Should Cook Radishes
Raw? Naw. Sauté your radishes for mellower flavor.
For the Crispiest Pot-Pie Crust, Turn Your Dutch Oven into a Baking Sheet
This versatile kitchen tool just added a new use to its repertoire.
How to Dispose of Cooking Oil Without Making a Mess or Ruining Your Drain
What should you do with a pot of spent frying oil? (Pouring it down the drain is the wrong answer!) Clean and reuse it, or follow these smart tips for disposing of it safely.
How Should I Cook Brown Rice?
For the best and fastest brown rice, treat it like it’s pasta.
Embrace Spring Vegetables and Make a Delicious Broth with Their Scraps
Vegetable scraps are soup-er stars hiding in plain sight.
How to Make Ghee: the Better, Nuttier Butter
The Indian subcontinent’s essential, nutty-rich clarified butter is shelf-stable, great for cooking, and utterly delicious. Best of all, it’s easy to make.
The Best Chicken Thigh Internal Temp Is Higher Than You Think
Want tender chicken thighs? Throw the chicken-cooking rule book out the window.
No, You Can’t Always Just Double a Recipe
Cooking for a crowd? Sometimes, it’s not as easy as doubling your ingredients.
Can Tapping Raw Eggs Make Them Peel Cleanly?
There’s been lots of buzz on social media about how tapping a raw egg before boiling can make it peel cleanly. We put that technique to the test.
How to Remove Skin from Salmon
The secret is to use the skin itself.
For a Smoother Cocktail, Add Rice
Home mixologists can use this simple technique to transform any cocktail.
How to Roast Any Vegetable
Roasting is a great way to breathe life into whatever produce is in your crisper drawer. Plus, it’s mostly hands-free. Here’s a cheat sheet for doing it well.
9 Ways to Cook with Beer
Don’t want to drink the leftover beer after a game-day party? Use it in your cooking instead.
