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  • Shrimp in glass with cocktail sauce and fresh herbs

    How To Transform Your Signature Shrimp Cocktail With A Bottle Of Beer

    Give your shrimp cocktail a taste of the good stuff. Here's how to amp up your signature appetizer by leveraging the flavors of the perfect brew.

    By Jolee Sullivan December 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Pot of beef stew with fresh herbs

    For More Flavorful Stews, There's One Type Of Ale You Should Pour In

    Pour one out for the most flavorful pot in Stew-ville. Find out which malted brew works the best for livening up your next slow-cooked stew.

    By Tony Cooper December 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Fresh raw salmon fillets

    Make The Crispiest Fish Ever With A Slice Of Bread — Yes, Bread

    The next time you're cooking fresh salmon fillets, set aside the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Pick up a loaf of this bread for the crispiest crusted fish.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson December 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Miniature pickles in a ramekin

    Rescue Mushy Pickles By Turning Them Into A Relish. Here's How

    Don't chuck those mushy pickles. Upgrade your soggy spears and waterlogged wedges with this method for whipping up a sweet or savory pickle relish.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz December 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Antonia Lofaso

    How Antonia Lofaso's Favorite Childhood Meals Fueled Her Love Of Cooking

    Celebrity chef and restaurateur Antonia Lofaso's fascination with cooking started at a young age, and these formative years continue to inspire her.

    By Sara Donnellan December 18th, 2024 Read More
  • French onion soup meatballs

    Add One Pantry Staple To Meatballs For A Flavor-Packed Upgrade

    Meatballs are a convenient and simple dish perfect for a crowd. If you want to give yours a boost, you need to reach for this unexpected spice blend.

    By Ginny Johnson December 18th, 2024 Read More
  • 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 18th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 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 December 17th, 2024 Read More
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