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  • person cutting steak on white plate

    15 Best Sauces To Pair With Steak

    A perfectly cooked cut of steak is an excellent meal, but serving it with sauce can take it up a notch. Here are the best sauces to pair with your steak dinner.

    By Jennifer Krosche Moreno 12 months ago Read More
  • Fresh cranberries in a wooden bowl and wooden spoon

    Can You Eat Fresh Raw Cranberries?

    Cranberries are a staple of many holiday dishes and seasonal baked goods, and while you can safely eat them raw, you may not want to. Here's why.

    By Rachel Shulhafer Haeseley 12 months ago Read More
  • Key lime pie

    Why You Should Never Make Key Lime Pie Filling In Advance

    Don't get carried away when working in advance on your Key lime pie. The pie has a special ingredient that makes time of the essence.

    By Tony Cooper 12 months ago Read More
  • Person holding McDonald's burger in hands

    The Key To McDonald's Minced Onion Is Starting With Dehydrated Onions

    McDonald's is full of secrets and tricks that make the chain's food so good. One such secret involves its onions starting out dehydrated.

    By S. Ferrari 12 months ago Read More
  • fish in frying pan

    The Important Step You Need To Take Before Your Fish Touches The Frying Pan

    If you find yourself scraping and scrubbing burnt fish flakes from your skillet every time you cook fish, try implementing this simple tip into your routine.

    By Lauren Dozier 12 months ago Read More
  • A big steak with a nice bit of shine after cooking

    How To Pull Off A Steak Lacquer For Delicious Crust On Your Meat

    Give a nice cut of steak an extra special, glossy, and tasty finish by lacquering the meat. Here's how to put this glazing technique into action.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 12 months ago Read More
  • Bologna sandwich with various condiments

    10 Ways To Elevate Your Bologna Sandwich

    With some tweaks, you can turn your humble bologna sandwich into something special. To help you take it to new heights, we asked experts to share their tips.

    By Elaine Todd 12 months ago Read More
  • Holding a fresh baked apple pie

    The Easy Way To Make Store-Bought Apple Pie Seem Homemade

    Nothing beats homemade apple pie, except maybe one from the store. Here's how to flip a store-bought apple pie so it tastes like it's straight from the oven.

    By Kim Ranjbar 12 months ago Read More
  • roasted chestnuts

    How To Roast Chestnuts In The Oven

    Roasted chestnuts are the stars of Christmas songs and seasonal dishes. Here's how to roast them in the oven (not over an open fire), plus how they got popular.

    By Lauren Dozier 12 months ago Read More
  • pasta dish surrounded by ingredients

    The Pasta Swap That Gives Your Favorite Recipes A Hearty Upgrade

    You probably have a few favorite sauces you love to toss some pasta in. But there's a hearty, delicious swap for pasta you may already have.

    By Raven Brunner 12 months ago Read More
  • pumpkin pie slice with whipped cream

    The Simple Trick For Making Store-Bought Pumpkin Pie Seem Homemade

    There's nothing wrong with serving store-bought pumpkin pie, but if you want the dessert to seem homemade, try this expert tip to prepare the perfect topping.

    By Greta Pano 12 months ago Read More
  • Classic Greek salad in black bowl

    Add One Canned Ingredient To Your Greek Salad For A Flavorful, Satisfying Twist

    If you want to add an instant boost of flavor and protein to your Greek salad, look to this shelf-stable pantry item.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • Roasted turkey on wooden serving tray

    Give Turkey A Major Flavor Boost With An Umami-Based Brine

    Roast a turkey that makes the meal. Find out which basic brine ingredients create a savory umami turkey that will be gone in the blink of an eye.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • White ice cream machine

    Don't Skip This Important Step When Making Custard-Style Ice Cream

    Making custard-style ice cream requires patience and careful preparation of a key ingredient: eggs. Here's how to properly mix them into the dessert's base.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of soy sauce

    Amp Up The Flavor Of Soy Sauce With A Seasoning Blend

    Soy sauce has a powerful flavor on its own, but you can make that flavor even more complex and satisfying by adding some tasty seasoning to it.

    By Camryn Teder 12 months ago Read More
  • Tuna salad in white bowl

    The Ultimate Swap For A Vegetarian Take On The Classic Tuna Salad

    Tuna salad is a nostalgic, tasty dish. Fortunately, even vegetarians and vegans can enjoy a similarly creamy, protein-packed dupe thanks to this pantry staple.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • Shredded cheese on a cutting board

    The Unexpected Ingredient You Need If Your Shredded Cheese Is Getting Clumpy

    Home-shredded cheese has a tendency to clump and stick together, but there's an easy fix for that, and you probably already have it in your pantry.

    By Shawna Schofield 12 months ago Read More
  • Vegetable and bean soup

    Revive Leftovers By Turning Them Into Hearty Soup

    Leftovers can be a little boring on their own. Turn them into a soup instead for more excitment and deliciousness.

    By S. Ferrari 12 months ago Read More
  • Creamy mashed potatoes and green beans

    The 3 Kitchen Tools You Need For Restaurant-Worthy Mashed Potatoes

    For fluffy, silky mashed potatoes fit to serve in a fancy restaurant, use these three essential kitchen tools to perfect the texture of your spuds.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Docked pie crust with pie weights

    The Simplest Way To Blind Bake A Pie Crust, For The Uninitiated

    If you're baking a pie, you may have stumbled across the term "blind bake" in a recipe. Here's an easy, expert-approved method for completing this crucial step.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding raspberry from a bowl

    How To Deep-Clean Raspberries With Water And Vinegar

    You don't have to just use water to clean your raspberries. If you want, you can also cleanse these delicate berries with vinegar -- here's how.

    By Ashlen Wilder 12 months ago Read More
  • Batch of Parmesan and herb-dusted garlic knots

    Garlic Knots Are The Ideal Bread For Your Chicken Parm Sandwich

    If you're looking to upgrade your chicken Parmesan sandwiches, look no further. Here's why you should swap your bread for a pop of flavor with garlic knots.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • Fresh cinnamon rolls with powdered sugar

    The Delicious Ingredient You Should Actually Avoid For Better Cinnamon Rolls

    If you're making homemade cinnamon rolls, make sure that you're incorporating this key ingredient perfectly. Here's why.

    By Ginny Johnson 12 months ago Read More
  • Bowls filled with different types of dried pasta

    What To Keep In Mind When Pairing Sauce With Fresh Pasta Vs Dried

    Fresh and dried pasta have different characteristics which determine their texture, flavor, cook time, and, more importantly, what sauce they pair best with.

    By S. Ferrari 12 months ago Read More
  • Outdoor cooking necessities for camping

    Cooking Hacks You Should Know Before Your Next Camping Trip

    Camp cooking might seem like a hassle, but with a few nifty tricks, you'll be scrambling eggs, roasting marshmallows, and cooking gourmet meals with ease.

    By Buffy Naillon 12 months ago Read More
  • Two people holding mugs of hot chocolate with marshmallows

    Milk Vs Water: Which Is Better For Making Hot Chocolate?

    Both milk and water are popular liquids for hot chocolate, but which one makes the most superior cup? Here's what you need to know before you make your pick.

    By Aspen Oblewski 12 months ago Read More
  • Potato chips on a turkey sandwich placed on a pretty cutting board.

    Liven Up Your Sandwiches With This Childhood Lunchroom Trick

    If you're feeling bored of your go-to sandwich, try this nostalgic childhood trick to improve a less-than-satisfying lunch with added flavor and texture.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 12 months ago Read More
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