Stop Worrying About Cooking With A Wooden Spoon
Wood surfaces have a habit of absorbing oils and liquids from whatever foods they come in contact with due to their porous nature.
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The Unexpected Tool Scott Conant Uses For Tomato Sauce
If you've ever made tomato sauce at home, there's a good chance your recipe called for the use of an immersion blender. But there's another way.
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Chili Is More Nutritious Than You Might Have Thought
While it's hard to recommend all chili as nutritious, the dish can serve as a great template for a hearty, filling, and nutritious meal all on its own.
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What Makes Ariel Fox's First Cookbook Spice Kitchen Unique
Hell's Kitchen winner chef Ariel Fox has penned her first cookbook: "Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine." The book will be available July 5.
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The Absolute Best Ways To Fix Watery Tuna Salad
A little extra moisture can wreak havoc on your favorite lunch. What do you do when your tuna salad is too watery? Luckily, all is not lost.
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You May Want To Avoid Using Fancy Bread For Grilled Cheese. Here's Why
If you're thinking about trying to elevate your grilled cheese with a fancy bread, you might think twice about it and here's why.
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Why You Shouldn't Reheat Leftovers More Than Once
So you microwaved leftovers for lunch, but you couldn't finish them all. You've got leftover leftovers. You can re-reheat them, but here's why you shouldn't.
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The Reason You Should Store Soda In Your Refrigerator Door
Sure, storing soda in your refrigerator door is convenient. But why does it really matter where in the fridge you stack those cans?
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How To Reheat Tamales 6 Ways
Tamales are delicious and super customizable, so it's no surprise if you make too many and have extra in the fridge or freezer. But how should you reheat them?
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The Biggest Mistakes Everyone Makes With Banana Bread
Whether you are baking a family recipe or trying the latest trendy spin, avoid making these common banana bread mistakes for the best results.
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Why You Should Use Warm Ingredients When Cooking With Chocolate
Having success with chocolate doesn't require a trip to culinary school or tutelage from a master chocolatier. You simply need to understand a few basic rules.
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Why Cocoa Percentage Is Important When Cooking With Chocolate
Chocolate makes everything better, right? It does if you use it correctly. Cocoa percentage can be an important factor in how your dish turns out.
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Why You Shouldn't Freeze Some Sauces
There are certain foods that you should never freeze, as the freezing and thawing process can alter the flavor and consistency. This includes some sauces.
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Why It's A Bad Idea To Refrigerate Garlic
You probably make the common mistake so many home cooks do-- storing garlic in the fridge. Here's why you should keep garlic out of the refrigerator.
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Why It's Safe To Eat Some Moldy Carrots
Some moldy foods are beyond repair, and should be tossed. But certain vegetables, including carrots, can be salvaged, as long as you follow the right steps.
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What Do The Numbers On Shrimp Labels Actually Mean?
Have you ever been stuck in the fish section of the grocery store staring at packages of shrimp? What do labels like 21/25 even mean? We've got the answers!
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How You Should Really Clean Your Stove Burners
Is your kitchen a disaster after you prepare dinner? (Us too!) If your stove could use a cleanup, here are some tricks for bringing it back to life.
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The Reason You Should Always Buy Low-Sodium Canned Chili
Canned chili gets a bad rap, and it might be warranted. Chili is high in sodium, so buying low-sodium chili is obviously the better option. Here's why.
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What You Should Know Before Melting Chocolate In The Microwave
Use low to medium power on your microwave, and start heating your chocolate, uncovered, in short intervals. Remove and stir the chocolate thoroughly.
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Why An Ice Bath Is So Important For Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
When you plunge the eggs into a bowl of ice and water, the shock of the cold water stops the cooking process, preventing eggs from overcooking.
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Spices That Will Take Your Tuna Salad Up A Notch
Tuna salad is a lunchtime favorite, but it can get a bit boring if you always use the same recipe. Instead, try one of these fresh twists on a simple recipe.
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Do Pistachios Actually Combust?
Pistachios are a great snack, but while they're easy to pack into your mouth, packing them into a box can be a bit more dangerous. Can they actually combust?
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One Ingredient Takes Ina Garten's Chocolate Cake To The Next Level
If you reach for Ina Garten's recipe for Beatty's chocolate layer cake to celebrate Mother's Day, you'll find it has one ingredient that enhances its flavors.
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Try Marinating Your Meat After Grilling
Whether you're the king of the backyard barbecue or stepping up to the grill for the first time, make this the summer where you use a reverse marinade.
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The Best Cheeses To Use For Pizza
From classic mozzarella to goat and burrata, there are several different kinds of cheeses that can go on top of pizza. Here are the best types.
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Why You Shouldn't Make Homemade Sushi Too Far In Advance
It can be appealing to make the sushi ahead of time. And that's totally fine -- as long as you don't prepare the sushi too far in advance.
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Chicken May No Longer Be The Cheapest Meat At The Store
Between inflation, an ongoing bird flu outbreak, and the war in Ukraine, experts are predicting historically cheap chicken may soon become less affordable.
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