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  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Pasta Has A Unique Name And A Unique Shape

    Italian-American celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis knows a thing or two about the best pasta shapes. Here's why this particular shape is her favorite.

    By Kim Ranjbar 12 months ago Read More
  • Cooked octopus arranged on a blue plate beside cutlery.

    Don't Skip This Important Step When Grilling Octopus

    When it comes to cooking seafood, octopus is one of the trickier sea creatures to handle. If you're going to grill a tentacle or two, heed this expert advice.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 12 months ago Read More
  • Chicken Marsala with a pan sauce

    The Trick That Will Save Your Broken Pan Sauce

    The perfect pairing for meat, a pan sauce is simple enough, but issues can still arise. Here's how to fix a broken sauce, plus tips for preventing pitfalls.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting

    The Vanilla Extract Swap That Adds A Touch Of Spice To Your Cakes

    Vanilla extract is a tried-and-true addition to cakes, but there's another ingredient you can use for a slightly spicier finished product.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 12 months ago Read More
  • Person opening air fryer basket

    How To Air Fry Pickles For A Quick Crispy Snack

    Fried pickles are a classic snack to order at restaurants and bars, but you can also easily make them at home. Try these expert tips for air-frying pickles.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • Trader Joe's fried rice products

    Trader Joe's Fried Rice Is The Ultimate Easy Weeknight Dinner Staple

    Trader Joe's has many frozen foods worth stocking up on, and the chain's fried rice is no exception. Here's how to upgrade it and turn it into multiple meals.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Bobby Flay at the Emmys

    Bobby Flay's Go-To Bacon Alternative To Serve With Breakfast

    If you need a break from crispy bacon or want to give your morning meal an Italian spin, try Bobby Flay's meat swap, perfect for eggs and breakfast sandwiches.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Baked fish with potatoes and salad on a plate

    Stop Flaking Your Fish To Test Doneness

    Save the forks for the dinner table. Here's why the flake method doesn't accurately measure doneness, and what you can do to get the juiciest piece of fish.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 12 months ago Read More
  • Close up of baked cheesecake slice on a plate

    What Makes New York Cheesecake Its Own Thing

    There are a lot of recipes (and arguments) that revolve around what makes a New York Cheesecake special. Unsurprisingly, the answer is complicated.

    By Ilene V. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • Two salmon fillets in air fryer basket

    The Secret To Making Crispy, Flaky Fish In The Air Fryer

    We tapped a bona fide expert to find out the best tips to help us get crispy, perfectly-cooked fish from our handy air fryer.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 12 months ago Read More
  • Italian toasts on a bread board

    Crostini Vs Bruschetta: What's The Difference?

    Crostini and bruschetta are both examples of crusty bread fit to be topped with flavorful ingredients, but they aren't the same. Here's what sets them apart.

    By Buffy Naillon 12 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of beef stew with chunks of meat, potatoes, and carrots

    The Worst Timing Mistake You Can Make When It Comes To Beef Stew

    If you want the best bowl of beef soup, you need to take the cooking order of your ingredients very seriously for the ultimate texture.

    By Rachel Shulhafer Haeseley 12 months ago Read More
  • pot roast in pot

    9 Tips You Need When Cooking Pot Roast

    While pot roast is a fairly straightforward dish, the finished product can vary based on how it was cooked. These tips will get you a tasty roast every time.

    By Danielle Turner 12 months ago Read More
  • A variety of whole spice seeds and powdered seasonings

    Caraway Vs Nigella Seeds: Is There A Difference?

    Are nigella seeds just another name for caraway? Find out whether these two spices are culinary twin flames, or two totally different seasonings for your dish.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 12 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of fried pork rinds

    For The Most Flavorful Breading, There's One Pork Snack You Need

    If you're looking for a gluten-free and flavorful option to breadcrumbs, we have just the porky snack to fit the bill.

    By Kim Ranjbar 12 months ago Read More
  • Kimchi dressed cheeseburger

    Here's How To Put A Korean Spin On A Classic Hamburger

    If you're looking to jazz up your regular old hamburger, try adding this Korean ingredient for a tasty twist. Here's how.

    By Kim Ranjbar 12 months ago Read More
  • Carla Hall on white background

    How Carla Hall Adds More Flavor To Egg Salad

    Following a tip from celebrity chef Carla Hall, you can punch up your egg salad with this rich, aromatic homemade ingredient.

    By Julia Mullaney 12 months ago Read More
  • A woman holding a tablet and learning how to use an air fryer

    4 Common Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Air Fried Foods

    Air frying food is pretty easy, but there are still a few simple mistakes that you should avoid making, according to an expert on the appliance.

    By Camryn Teder 12 months ago Read More
  • Rachael Ray smiling

    Rachael Ray's Favorite Holiday Meal To Make Includes A Succulent Cut Of Pork

    Looking for a star protein to serve as your holiday dinner's centerpiece? Take a page out of Rachael Ray's cookbook and roast this tender cut of meat.

    By Jessica Riggio 12 months ago Read More
  • Hand frosting a cupcake

    Is There Even A Difference Between Cake Icing And Frosting?

    While the two terms can seem interchangeable, there's a significant difference between cake icing and cake frosting, which means they have different purposes.

    By Buffy Naillon 12 months ago Read More
  • Baking ingredients including too much spilled flour on a cutting board.

    Why You Might Want To Use Less Flour In Your Banana Bread

    Banana bread is relatively simple to make, but according to an expert, you may want to consider using less flour in your next batter. Here's why.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 12 months ago Read More
  • Alton Brown at a film festival

    Alton Brown's Clever Hack To Grill Kabobs Without The Hassle

    If you're planning on grilling in a hurry, follow this hack from Alton Brown to cut down on your kabob prep time.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 12 months ago Read More
  • Biscuits on aboard

    The Single Ingredient That Takes Store-Bought Biscuits To The Next Level

    If you want to make your store-bought biscuits taste homemade, reach for this common ingredient that you probably already have in your fridge.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 12 months ago Read More
  • baguettes laid out on wood

    The Store-Bought Secret To Quick Homemade 'Baguettes'

    If you want to make baguette-style bread on demand, reach for this store-bought ingredient hiding in the refrigerated aisle of the grocery store.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 12 months ago Read More
  • Fish taco and lime

    What's The Best Fish To Use For Tacos?

    The best thing about fish tacos is that you can include whatever fish you want. But here are the best varieties to use, according to an expert.

    By Jonathan Kesh 12 months ago Read More
  • Three boxes of different varieties of Cheetos Mac 'n Cheese

    The Absolute Worst Boxed Mac And Cheese Is Made By A Chip Brand

    A Chowhound writer ranked boxed mac 'n cheese brands to find the best, but one popular chip brand's attempt fell to the very bottom of the list.

    By Tara Bowen 12 months ago Read More
  • A lump of ricotta on a white plate

    What Types Of Cheese Are Considered Fresh?

    What is fresh cheese? How is it made? Which types of cheese fall into this category? Read on to find the answers to all your cheesy questions.

    By Tim Forster 12 months ago Read More
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