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  • Person trying to unstick cake from pan with wooden skewer

    Don't Toss That Crumbly, Stuck-On Cake! Turn It Into This Simple Dessert Instead

    Don't fret if you find yourself stuck with a dry, crumbly, broken cake. There's still hope for your dessert if you transform it into this classic sweet.

    By Lauren Bulla 3 months ago Read More
  • a cassserole, pizza dough, and a bowl of cottage cheese on a wooden table with baked goods in the background

    7 Ways To Use Cottage Cheese In Baking

    Cottage cheese is delicious on its own, but did you know there are plenty of ways it can be used to elevate baked goods too? Here are some of our favorites.

    By Lauren Rouse 3 months ago Read More
  • Savory oatmeal bowl with cheese, fried egg, and bacon

    Transform Everyday Oatmeal Into A Savory Sensation With One Simple Ingredient

    Oatmeal is typically topped with sweet ingredients. However, it's also a blank canvas for savory flavors, especially if you add in this umami paste.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 3 months ago Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis wearing sunglasses and speaking into a microphone

    Giada De Laurentiis' Easy Tomato Cutting Hack Is So Genius (No Knife Needed)

    Take a cue from Giada De Laurentiis and never make a mess with canned tomatoes again. Her easy trick for cutting them takes just a few seconds.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 3 months ago Read More
  • A plate of homemade biscuits

    Make Canned Biscuits Irresistible With One Extra Ingredient

    If you'd like to take those flaky canned biscuits to the next level, add this for more flavor and texture. Here's how to use those upgraded biscuits after.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 3 months ago Read More
  • Slices of banana bread

    Easy Delicious Banana Bread Starts With A Box Of Cake Mix

    Banana bread is one of those desserts that never gets old, but that doesn't mean you can't shake things up. Next time, make it with boxed cake mix.

    By Jenna Rapsis 3 months ago Read More
  • a charcoal grill.

    The Color Your Charcoal Should Actually Be When Grilling

    Grilling over charcoal is a great way to get that delicious smoky flavor in your food, but you should know what color charcoal needs to be before you cook.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • Chunky salsa in a glass bowl with a tortilla chip

    The Simplest Salsa Starts With Canned Tomatoes

    Believe it or not, the best salsa does not need farm fresh tomatoes to be brilliant. In fact, all you need is a can of tomatoes, and you're halfway there.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 3 months ago Read More
  • Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

    ​​The Yummy 3-Ingredient Fall Cookie That Starts With A Box Of Cake Mix

    All you need are three simple ingredients to make these delectable, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that celebrate the sweetest flavors of autumn.

    By Amy Andrews 3 months ago Read More
  • White plate of Cheez-Its with open snack-size bag on wood serving tray.

    The Snack Hack That Turns Cheez-Its Into A Sweet-And-Salty Delight

    Cheez-Its aren't just for snacking out of the box (though they're that delicious). Try this hack to create a sweet, cheesy dessert that delivers a salty crunch.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • A lovely bowl of creamy scrambled eggs

    Think You Know The Best Time To Salt Your Scrambled Eggs? Think Again, This Trick Makes Them Creamier

    There have been many experiments performed on scrambled eggs to find the best ways to make the dish, including the optimal time to salt them.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 months ago Read More
  • a plate of cookies next to glass of milk

    Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House On The Prairie Cookies Are Perfect For Fall Thanks To One Ingredient

    When leaves start changing colors, it's time to break out fall desserts. One cookie from Laura Ingalls Wilder is particularly good thanks to this ingredient.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 3 months ago Read More
  • A bucket of fried chicken surrounded by dipping sauces

    The Simple Mistake Keeping You From The Crispiest Fried Chicken

    To get perfectly crispy fried chicken every time, you should be making sure that you're not accidentally making this mistake in the kitchen.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 3 months ago Read More
  • A close-up of a gravy boat pouring turkey gravy over a mound of mashed potatoes, a few sprigs of parsley in the background.

    This Retro Hack For Making Lump-Free Gravy Changes Everything

    If your gravy comes out lumpy no matter what you try, it could be you need some different ingredients. This old school product offers the solution.

    By Andy Hume 3 months ago Read More
  • A traditional, deep-fried Indonesian omelet.

    If You've Never Thought About Deep-Frying Scrambled Eggs, It's Time To Start

    There are countless ways to prepare eggs, but one method you may not have tried is deep-frying scrambled eggs. Here's the best way to do it.

    By Andy Hume 3 months ago Read More
  • Totino's pizza rolls with sauce

    Turn Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls Into A Restaurant-Worthy Appetizer In 3 Simple Steps

    Frozen pizza rolls are perfectly delicious prepared normally, but you can easily make these cheesy snacks into an extra-tasty appetizer with only a few steps.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • Loaded nachos piled high with chopped tomatoes, avocado, black olives, sour cream, and cilantro, served on a pizza stone.

    Ditch The Tortilla Chips. Ruffles Are Your New Favorite Base For Nachos

    Loaded nachos make an irresistible snack but there's nothing worse than broken chips. Swap out traditional tortilla chips for this crunchy, yet sturdier, base.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 3 months ago Read More
  • creamy plain oatmeal in a ceramic bowl

    Make Your Breakfast Oatmeal Taste Like Dessert With This Old School Hack

    Oatmeal is a great way to start your day, but it's easy to make it even better. Add a spoonful or two of this canned ingredient for creamier, sweeter oatmeal.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 3 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of Three Sisters soup

    The Origins Of Three Sister Soup And How To Make It Your Own

    Three Sisters soup has long been an Indigenous American tradition, and it's easy to make at home. You can also shake things up and make it your own.

    By Amanda Berkey 3 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate falls off a spoon into a bowl

    Pastry Chefs Use This Secret Trick To Give Chocolate That Glossy Shine We All Love

    It's hard to resist chocolate, especially when it's perfectly smooth and glossy. Here's how you can achieve that shiny, effortless finish on homemade desserts.

    By Amy Andrews 3 months ago Read More
  • Sponge cake with a slice cut.

    The Retro Cooking Hack You Need For Extra Spongy Cake

    It might sound odd to swap out this timeless baking ingredient, but doing so may save you money and lead to a taller, fluffier texture in your cakes.

    By Amy Andrews 3 months ago Read More
  • Crispy fried bacon on a blue plate

    This Is Why Bacon Tastes So Much Better At Restaurants

    Even if you make a great plate of bacon at home, you have to admit it always tastes better at a restaurant. We asked an expert why this is true.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • Bowls of pumpkin soup

    Ever Notice Soup Always Tastes Better The Next Day? Here's Why

    Everyone knows that soup tastes better the next day, but you may not know why that actually is. Here's the science that can answer that question.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • Fish sticks, sloppy Joes, and mac and cheese on green background

    10 Old School Cafeteria Lunches That Give Us Major Nostalgia

    We took a walk down memory lane to recall the staples we were served for lunch in our school cafeteria. Here are some of the foods we miss most.

    By Sara Klimek 3 months ago Read More
  • Celebrity chef Ina Garten smiles with a microphone on stage at an event.

    Ina Garten's Decorating Trick Keeps Cake Crumbs Out Of Your Frosting

    Tired of crumbs in frosting ruining the cake masterpiece you just baked? Ina Garten has a hack for preventing this, and it's incredibly simple.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 months ago Read More
  • turkey sandwich with rye bread, lettuce, and tomatoes

    Your Sandwich Game Will Never Be The Same After Picking Up This Costco Deli Meat

    Costco is beloved for its many items you can turn into multiple meals, and that goes double for this deli meat you can use for killer sandwiches.

    By Marco Sumayao 3 months ago Read More
  • bowl of chicken fried rice in white bowl with scallions and chopsticks beside it on wooden table

    To Make Restaurant-Worthy Fried Rice, Don't Skip This Simple Mix-In Trick

    Making restaurant-worthy fried rice at home is as simple as following one particular rule when it comes to mixing in your ingredients. Here's what to do.

    By Jaime Jacques 3 months ago Read More
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