Chowhound
  • Recipes
    • Course
    • Dish Type
    • Main Ingredients
    • Drink Recipes
    • Dietary Considerations
    • Preparation
    • Cuisine
  • Cooking
    • Baking
    • Grilling & Smoking
  • Drinks
    • Coffee & Tea
    • Cocktails & Spirits
    • Beer & Wine
    • Mixology & Techniques
  • Kitchen
    • Tips
    • How-To
    • Kitchen Tools
    • Storage & Preservation
    • Cleaning
    • Design & Decor
  • Shopping
    • Shopping Tips
    • Stores & Chains
  • Facts
    • Food Science
    • Food History
  • Restaurants
    • Fast Food
    • Pizzerias
    • Coffee Shops
  • Eat Like A Local
    • Atlanta, Georgia
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • Denver, Colorado
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Los Angeles, California
    • Miami, Florida
    • New Orleans, Louisiana
    • New York City, New York
    • San Francisco, California
  • Gardening
  • Features
  • Newsletter
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Our Experts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 Static Media. All Rights Reserved
Chowhound
Chowhound
Cooking
Recipes Cooking Drinks Kitchen Shopping Facts Restaurants Eat Like A Local Gardening Features
  • Newsletter

Cooking

  • Baking
  • Grilling And Smoking
  • A bowl full of homemade pickles on a tea towel, next to a full jar of pickles, with cloves of garlic and salt in front.

    The Easy Addition That Gives Your Homemade Pickles A Sweet Touch

    If you want to upgrade the flavor of your homemade pickles, add some sweetness for balance and complexity. This is the ingredient you should use to do it.

    By Andy Hume 5 months ago Read More
  • A while bowl of carbonara surrounded by the pasta's ingredients

    Only Pair Carbonara With This Type Of Pasta, Or Risk A Saucy Mess

    The next time you're making carbonara, don't reach for your boxed pasta. You need this type of pasta to give your dish a better texture and flavor.

    By Molly Wilson 5 months ago Read More
  • Nigella Lawson poses at a restaurant

    Nigella Lawson Thinks You Should Avoid Buying This Type Of Chocolate For Melting. Here's Why

    If you need to melt chocolate, take Nigella Lawson's advice and don't bother with one particular kind of chocolate (even if it seems easier to melt).

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Grilled pork chops on plate

    What's The Best Beer For Marinating Pork?

    To add depth to your pork marinade, add a splash of beer to the mix. From light lagers to dark stouts, here's what brews will work best for the job.

    By Craig Mattson 5 months ago Read More
  • Sliceable frozen and creamy strawberry dessert covered in strawberry sauce on a cream-colored plate

    The Frozen Jell-O Dessert That Turns Ice Cream Into A Unique Treat

    Wow friends and family with a sweet, creamy frozen dessert that's convenient to make in all kinds of flavors. All you need is powdered Jell-O mix and ice cream.

    By Crystal Antonace 5 months ago Read More
  • Crispy Spam fries in a serving container surrounded by white food paper

    Make Crispy High-Protein 'Fries' With Just One Canned Food

    Pack more protein into your next meal with one iconic, classic canned ingredient. All you have to do is slice it into fries and add cook them to perfection.

    By Crystal Antonace 5 months ago Read More
  • Jamie Lee Curtis

    Jamie Lee Curtis' Favorite Lemon Cake Starts With A Box Of Jell-O

    Jamie Lee Curtis doesn't just pretend to cook on "The Bear," she's somewhat of a pro in the kitchen. She even has a special lemon cake that uses Jell-O.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 5 months ago Read More
  • Braised chicken thighs with citrus

    Beer-Braising Is The Simple Way To Make Chicken Taste Restaurant-Worthy

    If you want to take your average chicken dinner up a notch, consider beer-braising it. Here's what you need to know about beer-braising the bird at home.

    By Craig Mattson 5 months ago Read More
  • A jar of zucchini relish with wooden spoon

    Use Up All That Summer Zucchini And Make A Sweet Relish

    Need something to do with your summer zucchini crop? Try making a sweet relish that will taste great on grilled meat and last you well into the colder months.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 5 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of fish sauce

    The Best Fish Sauce Alternative If You Don't Have Any In The Pantry

    Fish sauce is a powerful condiment that's central to many delicious dishes, but you can't always use it. In a pinch, try substituting it for this.

    By Adam Raphael 5 months ago Read More
  • Guy Fieri speaking into microphone

    These Are The 4 Chiles Guy Fieri Uses To Take Pork Chile Verde To The Next Level

    Guy Fieri, the mayor of Flavortown himself, uses four key chiles in his pork chile verde recipe. Learn your peppers and bring the heat to any savory meal.

    By Tim Forster 5 months ago Read More
  • Four raw, skin-on chicken thighs on a black plate surrounded by pink salt, multi-colored peppercorns, and cherry tomatoes on the vine.

    How To Master Grilled Chicken Thighs That Make Your Taste Buds Dance

    To get perfectly crispy and juicy grilled chicken, you should follow these pieces of expert advice the next time you fire up the grill.

    By Andy Hume 5 months ago Read More
  • A plate of bucatini al'amatriciana.

    Why Bucatini Can (And Should) Replace Spaghetti In Most Dishes

    The next time you plan on making a classic plate of spaghetti, you might want to consider replacing the pasta with bucatini. Here's why this noodle is superior.

    By Adam Raphael 5 months ago Read More
  • Delicious chicken piccata on grey table, flat lay.

    How Canned Soup Transforms Chicken Piccata Into A Comforting Casserole

    Chicken piccata takes time and precision to perfect on the stove, but you can turn it into an easy oven-baked casserole with the help of a canned ingredient.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 5 months ago Read More
  • Cup of microwavable instant mac and cheese

    Make Easy Mac Way Better With A One-Ingredient Upgrade

    Improve the texture and flavor of Easy Mac with this one simple ingredient swap for a cheesy, microwavable lunch that you can prepare in under five minutes.

    By Jolee Sullivan 5 months ago Read More
  • Cucumber slices

    This Juicy Cucumber Is So Thin-Skinned You'll Never Need To Peel It

    Cucumber salad fans, rejoice! This variety of cucumber has a skin that's thin enough you won't need to peel the veggie for fiber-packed cuke creations.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • Raw salmon filet on wooden cutting board

    Avoid Buying That Salmon At The Grocery Store Unless It Looks Like This

    Buying salmon at the grocery store can be tricky if you don't know what to look for. To avoid ending up with subpar fish, we asked two experts for tips.

    By Amanda Berkey 5 months ago Read More
  • People shopping for meat at Costco's meat department

    Grab This Convenient Cut Of Meat From Costco For Quick, Protein-Packed Meals

    Costco is full of excellent items worth stocking up on, but it's easy to miss this convenient cut of meat that makes for some exceptionally easy meal prepping.

    By Macy Sandel 5 months ago Read More
  • Plate of shoestring french fries

    Making Shoestring French Fries Is A Breeze With This Kitchen Tool

    If you're craving shoestring french fries, there's one simple vegetable-friendly kitchen tool that makes them super easy to whip up.

    By Jennifer Magid 5 months ago Read More
  • Slices of green tomato being fried in a frying pan

    Take Your Fried Green Tomatoes To The Next Level And Stuff Them With Your Favorite Cheese

    Imagine crisp, golden brown, and tart green tomatoes that ooze out warm, rich, and gooey cheese when bitten into. What's not to like? Give it a try!

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 5 months ago Read More
  • smoked mozzarella slices

    How To Prep Cheese For Smoking Without It Falling Apart

    Smoking cheese is an easy way to add oodles of extra flavor, but if you don't prepare it correctly, you could have a mess on your hands. Here's what to do.

    By Tara Bowen 5 months ago Read More
  • Brownie in a cast iron skillet topped with ice cream

    Before You Make A Skillet Brownie In Your Cast Iron, Make Sure You've Done This

    Ready to make a brownie in your cast iron skillet? Don't forget to complete this simple prep step first so your dessert comes out perfectly gooey and delicious.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson 5 months ago Read More
  • fresh tomato salad on a plate with fresh herbs

    This Summer Fruit Is A Perfect Complement To Tomato Salad (And It's Not Peaches)

    This fruit can add delightful sweetness to a tomato salad while also boosting its texture with a tender, juicy bite. Here's how to make the most of this combo.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • cleanly cut brownies on a white surface

    Prevent Freshly Baked Brownies From Falling Apart With This Aluminum Foil Hack

    If you are in the habit of accidentally ripping your brownies apart when trying to remove them from the pan, grab some aluminum foil and make your life easier.

    By Jaime Jacques 5 months ago Read More
  • a golden, fluffy omelet on a plate

    Beef Jerky Most Definitely Belongs In Your Next Breakfast Omelet

    Bored of plain ol' omelets? Consider sprinkling in a few beef jerky pieces to amp up the flavor and texture of your breakfast for a chewy, meaty, savory punch.

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Homemade oriental style coleslaw in a bowl

    Ditch The Cabbage And Start Shaving This Veggie For A Coleslaw Base

    Cabbage may be the star ingredient in coleslaw, but that doesn't been you can't swap it to switch things up for a heartier, crunchier, and nuttier bite.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 5 months ago Read More
  • Slice of tiramisu on a plate

    Banana Bread Tiramisu: The Tasty Combo We Never Knew We Needed

    Banana bread is a home-baked classic, while tiramisu is often a luxury treat. But you can actually combine the two for an incredibly creative dessert.

    By Craig Mattson 5 months ago Read More
Back
Next
About Privacy Policy
© 2026 Static Media® Chowhound.com All Rights Reserved
More From Static Media
BGRCutenessExploreFoodieFood RepublicGarden GuidesGlamGrungeHealth DigestHouse DigestHunkerIslandsJalopnikLooperMashedMoney DigestNicki SwiftOutdoor GuidePlanetWareSciencingSlashFilmSlashGearSVGTasting TableThe Daily MealThe ListThe TakeoutTVLineWomenWrestling Inc.
Chowhound