How-Tos

8 Frozen Dumpling Hacks For Restaurant-Quality Meals

These simple suggestions can help you transform that frost-covered bag of dumplings into a scrumptious dish that's bursting with Asian flavors.

By Rebecca Riddle Read More

Here's How You Should Be Reheating Crab Legs

Often, the portion of crab legs we cook is more than we can eat. Here's how to reheat your crab legs after storing them so they taste as fresh as the first day.

By Molly Harris Read More

How To Tell If Your Bacon Has Gone Bad

There are three telltale signs of spoiled bacon and they involve the look, feel, and smell of the cured pork, which every home cook should be able to test for.

By Chris Sands Read More

Here's How You Should Be Reheating Nachos

To reheat leftover nachos, you have a number of fine options in your kitchen, but there's one appliance you'll want to avoid unless you're craving soggy nachos.

By Lauren Rothman Read More

The Best Ways To Keep Celery Fresh

With the right repackaging and storing methods, celery can be kept for weeks at a time -- and even for up to a year when frozen properly.

By Molly Harris Read More

Here's How You Can Tell If Shrimp Is Undercooked

While no one wants overcooked shrimp, getting sick with food poisoning would be even worse. Here's how to make sure your shrimp are just right.

By Molly Harris Read More

Here's How You Should Be Reheating Pulled Pork

Whether your leftovers are from your favorite BBQ spot or from your own home cooking, these are some ways you can reheat this tasty meat, without drying it out.

By Lauren Rothman Read More

13 Different Ways To Cook Fish

For some people, eating fish at all can be a tough sell. So, let's talk about some ways to cook fish that will help mix it up and keep dinner from being boring.

By DB Kelly Read More

How To Rescue Dry Chicken

Sometimes you can end up with chicken that is accidentally overdone. Luckily, there are a few methods that can take your chicken from parched to perfect.

By Katie Lenhardt Read More

12 Different Ways To Cook Chicken

Poaching, rotisserie, smoking, baking and frying are some of the most delicious ways to cook chicken. Here's tips on how to get the best cooked bird every time.

By Emily Alexander Read More

This Is The Trick To Reheating French Fries

You might mistakenly believe that french fries are best served fresh. But there are actually a few methods that can revive french fries to their former glory.

By Molly Harris Read More

Is Your Banana Too Ripe For Banana Bread? Here's How To Tell

It's often believed that super-ripe fruit is best for baking, but not all are okay. There's such a thing as a banana that's too far gone even for banana bread.

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The Clever Trick That Will Take Your Frozen Pizza To The Next Level

Frozen pizza is convenient, but it's not exactly gourmet. Here's how you can use a clever trick to get the frozen pizza that much closer to dinner glory.

By Kalea Martin Read More

The Definitive Guide To Cooking With Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is becoming increasing popular though it does have its downsides and complexities. Use this guide to determine if it should be in your pantry.

By Lucia Capretti Read More

How To Quickly Ripen A Peach

Don't let the last batch of your summer stone fruit go to waste. Use this quick trick to ripen even the rawest of peaches in a pinch.

By Lauren Cahn Read More

How To Eat A Lobster Tail

Tackling a lobster tail can be a buttery, messy (and delicious) challenge. Here's how to get the most meat for your money without embarrassing yourself.

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A Guide To Eating Soft-Shell Crab

Between March and September, soft-shell crabs appear on menus of all sorts, so we made a guide on how to eat these delicacies without embarrassing yourself.

By Catie Duckworth Read More

How To Grill Vegetables

Prepare for the best vegetables of your life with our guide to seasoning, grilling and smoking veg like a piece of meat.

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How To Cook Korean BBQ At Home

Infinitely impressive and always entertaining, Korean barbecues are remarkably easy to stage — even at home in your own backyard.

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The Ultimate Vermouth Guide: Everything To Know About The Fortified Wine

Vermouth: not just for martinis anymore. Here's everything you really need to know about the fortified wine before jumping into using it in drinks.

By Cristina Alonso Read More

Your Guide For Cooking Salmon

A lot can go wrong when cooking a pricy, date night-worthy piece of salmon. Luckily, this foolproof technique guarantees perfect fillets every time.

By Adrienne Katz Kennedy Read More

How To Cook With Coriander Seed

From dukkah and curries to cookies and buns, sweet-and-sour coriander is your spice cabinet’s unassuming MVP.

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How To Make Classic French Cassoulet

This year, finally master cassoulet, the French stew of white beans, duck confit and garlic sausage. (Plus, find an Instant Pot cassoulet recipe, too.)

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The Best Ways To Reheat Chinese Food

You've got leftovers; we've got answers. Instead of tossing your takeout or settling for a subpar reheated meal, try these methods instead.

By Lauren Cahn Read More

How To Baste A Turkey Without A Baster

Prepping a turkey usually calls for a turkey baster, but if you don’t have one on hand, here are two alternative ways to baste your bird.

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How To Reheat Leftover Turkey

Thanksgiving turkey is one of the best leftover treats, but you'll want to keep a few tips and methods in mind when reheating your holiday bird.

By Sara Klimek Read More

How To Peel And Devein Shrimp

Shrimp can be intimidating to clean if you don’t know what you’re doing. Face your fears and try these four easy steps for peeling and deveining shrimp at home.

By Tasting Table Staff Read More