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  • Jars of Cool Whip in grocery store freezer

    Transform Cool Whip Into Frosting With Just One Extra Ingredient

    Cool Whip makes for a delicious frosting for just about any baked treat. But to give it a frosting-like texture, you need to add this one extra ingredient.

    By Samantha Boesch 5 months ago Read More
  • Ingredients to make a marinade on a white background

    Here's How To Avoid A Bitter Marinade When Adding Raw Garlic

    Adding raw garlic to your marinade can be a gamble, as it can come out extremely tasty or horribly bitter. We asked an expert how to avoid the latter.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of honey with honey dipper

    Does Honey Need To Be Refrigerated Once Opened?

    If you've just popped open a fresh jar of honey, you may be wondering if you should refrigerate it for the best results. Well, we've got the answer.

    By Amanda Berkey 5 months ago Read More
  • Tea being poured into a clear glass

    The Key Flavor Differences Between Iced And Cold Brew Tea

    You may think iced and cold brew tea are essentially the same based on their names, but they have enough differences to truly change how the brewed tea tastes.

    By Macy Sandel 5 months ago Read More
  • Bird's eye view of fresh, red, raw tomatoes

    The Scientific Reason Some People Can't Handle Raw Tomatoes

    Tomatoes might be a common ingredient in a slew of popular recipes, but not everyone can handle what's inside. Here's the scientific reason why.

    By Jaime Jacques 5 months ago Read More
  • toasted bread popping from a toaster

    The Exact Number Of Seconds It Takes To Perfectly Toast A Piece Of Bread

    Most people have a toast preference, whether it be basically untoasted or just shy of burned. However, science seems to have settled on a perfect slice.

    By Marco Sumayao 5 months ago Read More
  • Three cooked cobs of corn on a plate

    The Cooling Step That Might Be Ruining Your Corn On The Cob

    If you're preparing to make a batch of buttery corn on the cob, make sure to avoid this cooling step. It may be the reason your entire meal is ruined.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 5 months ago Read More
  • Microwavable mac and cheese cup with a spoon

    How To Keep Microwave Mac And Cheese Cups From Getting Watery

    Sick of cooking the handy microwavable mac and cheese cup and ending up with goopy, cheesy slop? Well, this hack will keep your dinner from getting watery.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 5 months ago Read More
  • Several people holding vanilla ice cream cones

    Ironically, The Best Fast Food Chain Soft Serve Ice Cream Isn't Even Real Ice Cream

    We ranked several fast food chains' soft serve ice cream options. Ironically, our winning cone technically doesn't even consist of real ice cream.

    By Samantha Boesch 5 months ago Read More
  • Bottles of Fairlife milk on a grocery store shelf.

    This Fairlife Milk Copycat Passes The Taste Test According To Aldi Fans

    If you're looking for a more affordable version of Fairlife milk that rivals it in flavor, check out this Aldi dupe of the popular dairy product.

    By Betsy Parks 5 months ago Read More
  • Person stirring food in a slow cooker

    Does Alcohol Cook Off In A Slow Cooker? The Answer May Throw You For A Loop

    It's extremely important to make sure that you're cooking the alcohol out of your dish. This means you have to be careful when using it in a slow cooker.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • Rural beef slices on a vintage board

    The Forgotten Beef Sandwich That Helped Families Stretch Meals For Decades

    In the 1920s, there came to be a beef sandwich that remained a food-stretching staple for a number of decades. Now forgotten, it lives on through memory.

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Sugar-coated watermelon jelly candies

    Why Watermelon-Flavored Food Never Actually Tastes Like The Real Deal

    Have you ever wondered why your watermelon-flavored candies or drinks don't really taste like the fruit? Well, there's actually a scientific reason for this.

    By Jaime Jacques 5 months ago Read More
  • Gardener sprinkles eggshells into their garden beds

    Are Eggshells Actually Good For Your Garden?

    Instead of throwing eggshells into the trash, you can save them for the compost -- but are shells actually any good for your garden, or is it all a myth?

    By Jaime Jacques 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of ranch dressing

    Your Ranch Dressing Deserves This Chef-Approved Flavor Boost

    Keeping a bottle of ranch dressing in the fridge to enhance your meals is common. What should be more common is adding this chef-approved flavor boost first.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 5 months ago Read More
  • a jug and a glass of soy milk with soybeans in a bowl on the side

    How To Get Thick, Velvety Froth From Soy Milk Every Time

    If using soy milk is leaving your coffees with thin, unstable, and curdled-looking foam, chances are you're not frothing it properly. Here's how to do it.

    By Tony Cooper 5 months ago Read More
  • pan-seared and seasoned scallops

    How To Know When Scallops Are Done So You Don't Overcook Them

    Scallops are tricky things that can go from buttery rich to rubbery if seared for a second too long. Here's an expert's advice on how to perfectly cook them.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 5 months ago Read More
  • Woman pulling apart grilled cheese with cheese pull

    The Mistake That's Ruining Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich's Cheese Pull

    As we learned exclusively from Harris Meyer, chef and owner of the Creamline restaurant, one mistake is ruining your grilled cheese sandwich's cheese pull.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 5 months ago Read More
  • Browned eggs in a cooker

    Why Browned Eggs In A Slow Cooker May Still Be Undercooked

    Don't let that beautifully crusted top and golden edge fool you, those browned eggs you just cooked in your slow cooker might still be undercooked.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 5 months ago Read More
  • IPA beer being added to pork braising in pot

    Before You Cook With IPA Beer, Make Sure You Know This

    Some say IPA is the worst beer to cook with due to its over-the-top hoppy notes. That's not true, though; just make sure you know this before you cook with it.

    By Marco Sumayao 5 months ago Read More
  • Flight attendant serving champagne

    According To Science, It Might Be A Bad Idea To Booze Up On An Airplane

    If you're up in the air and of the proper age, a drink or two is a common way to pass the time. Only, it may not be as good an idea as you thought.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 5 months ago Read More
  • two freshly pulled espresso shots in glass cups

    Here's How Long You Have With That Fresh Espresso Shot (It's Shorter Than You Think)

    If you have your own espresso machine for your daily latte, you should know you don't have long between pulling a shot and drinking it for optimal quality.

    By Sonora Slater 5 months ago Read More
  • Homemade sloppy Joe sandwiches with plain potato chips on a round wooden board

    The Absolute Best Beef For Old School Sloppy Joes

    Ground beef simmered in a sweet and savory sauce is the most crucial part of a sloppy Joe. For the best version of the hearty sandwich, use this type of beef.

    By Crystal Antonace 5 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of two people toasting with pint glasses of beer while sitting at an outdoor wooden table.

    Hungover? This Unexpected Food Should Be The First Thing You Eat

    You might go for a greasy fry-up or a takeout pizza to cure a hangover. But one of the best foods to eat the day after drinking is something else entirely.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 5 months ago Read More
  • Squash and tomatoes in vegetable crates

    Are Squash And Tomatoes Companion Plants?

    Whether you're a seasoned gardener or have a newly discovered green thumb, it's important to make sure that you plant your garden with companion plants in mind.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • Kohakutou

    How Japanese Crystal Candy Achieves That Jewel-Like Finish

    Japanese crystal candy is a stunning sweet treat that looks very similar to rock candy. Only, crystal candy uses a much different process than rock candy.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • potato chips spilling out of a bag onto a table

    This Simple Storage Tip Will Keep Your Opened Bags Of Chips Fresh And Crisp

    Large bags of chips always seem to go stale before you finish them. Instead of suffering such a sad affair, try storing your open bags of chips like this.

    By Jennifer Magid 5 months ago Read More
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