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  • Colorful pool noodles floating on water

    Keep Your Drinks Cold This Summer With An Easy Pool Noodle Hack

    Whether you're hanging by the pool or relaxing in the lake this summer, all you need to keep your drinks cold is an easy pool noodle hack and a few minutes.

    By Jackson Williams 2 months ago Read More
  • An open kitchen cabinet displays items inside

    The Big Mistake Most People Make When Restocking Their Pantry

    You could be wasting food, money, or space if you miss out on this super simple pantry rule. You just need to make one quick change to implement it.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 months ago Read More
  • Food cooking in stainless steel

    How To Clean Stainless Steel Pans With Ease

    Learn how to easily clean your stainless steel pans with this simple method that keeps them food stain-free, shiny, and in top cooking condition.

    By Julia Mullaney 2 months ago Read More
  • kneading fresh pasta dough

    How To Make Lasagna Noodles Without A Pasta Maker

    Lasagna noodles are best made with a pasta machine, but you don't need this fancy contraption to create perfect sheets. Here's how to make do without a machine.

    By Jolee Sullivan 2 months ago Read More
  • Half a black truffle sitting on top of butter slices in a white ramekin

    You're Just 2 Ingredients Away From Gourmet Black Truffle Butter

    Though it may seem like an insane luxury, you can actually make your very own black truffle butter at home for a reasonable price.

    By Ilene V. Smith 3 months ago Read More
  • Pickle covered in chamoy and Tajin seasoning, filled with gushers

    How To Make Your Own Chamoy Pickles At Home

    Instead of buying a pricey kit online, make your own viral chamoy pickle at home with two ingredients and a variety of sweet and spicy toppings.

    By Aspen Oblewski 3 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of cornstarch

    How To Turn Cornstarch Into An Egg Substitute When Baking

    Cornstarch is an effective binding agent that works as a substitute for eggs when baking. But not all recipes are well suited for this type of swap.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • Baker's hands dusting flour onto dough alongside a rolling pin

    Kneading Pasta Dough Is Easier Than You Think, Here's How

    It may seem daunting to make pasta at home from scratch, but it doesn't have to be! Here's the best technique to use when making, and kneading, your dough.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 3 months ago Read More
  • Two mason jar salads

    How To Layer Your Mason Jar Salad The Right Way

    A Mason jar salad is a cute, compact way of prepping your vegetables, but if you want everything to stay fresh, you need to be conscious of your layering.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 3 months ago Read More
  • Crispy tortilla chips and heaping bowl of guacamole

    Cottage Cheese Is The Creamy, High-Protein Boost Your Guacamole Needs

    Offering a boon to both texture and protein, cottage cheese can supercharge your guacamole dip in a number of ways.

    By Allison Lindsey 3 months ago Read More
  • A closeup of fresh dates

    How To Properly Freeze Dates For Later

    Dates are not only a sublime snack and sweetener, they can also be frozen for long-term storage. Here's the right way to freeze dates for later.

    By Kim Ranjbar 3 months ago Read More
  • Quinoa in a glass container with a spoon on the side

    You Can Absolutely Use Your Rice Cooker To Make Quinoa. Here's How To Do It

    Don't have the time or patience to watch over a pot of quinoa slowly simmering on the stove? Fret not: You can make fluffy quinoa in a rice cooker instead.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • Stalks of green asparagus

    How To Thoroughly Clean Asparagus

    Here's how you should clean and prep those fresh stalks of asparagus before cooking. And make sure that you know how to store them properly as well.

    By Karen Hart 3 months ago Read More
  • A corkscrew next to a bottle of red wine

    Stuck Without A Corkscrew? How To Open A Wine Bottle Using A Lighter

    Learn exactly how to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew using this surprising and science-y trick that only requires a simple lighter.

    By Tony Cooper 3 months ago Read More
  • An open built-in oven in a kitchen.

    If Your Oven Cooks Food Unevenly, It Might Be Time To Do This

    Every oven cooks a little differently, but if your food is cooking inconsistently all the time, you might need to take action. Here's what to do.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • An image depicting ice buildup inside a freezer.

    The Benefit Of Regularly Defrosting Your Freezer

    Every freezer can experience ice buildup, and not even because you're doing something seriously wrong. Here's why defrosting it is so important.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • Glasses containing yellow, green, blue, red, and orange food dye for Easter.

    Bring A Pop Of Color To Easter With Dyed Marshmallows Instead Of Eggs

    If you want to create edible, pastel-colored decor but make something a bit sweeter than dyed eggs, try tinting your marshmallows instead.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 3 months ago Read More
  • A glass of lemonade on a wooden table

    How To Use Whole Lemons For A Low-Waste Lemonade

    You don't have to juice lemons then toss out their peels to make a pitcher of sweet-sour lemonade. Here's how to use the entire fruit for this refreshing drink.

    By Camryn Teder 3 months ago Read More
  • Person holding a sex on the beach cocktail in front of body of water

    How To Make The Classic Sex On The Beach Cocktail

    Learn how to make the classic Sex on the Beach cocktail with just four ingredients. It's sweet, fruity, and perfect for sipping on in the summer.

    By Allison Lindsey 3 months ago Read More
  • Fork holding up small pickle over jar

    Give Your Favorite Jar Of Pickles This Pasta-Inspired Flavor Upgrade

    Bring new flavor to your sandwiches, burgers, and pasta salads by infusing your jarred pickles with this herbaceous Italian condiment.

    By Audrey Lockie 3 months ago Read More
  • Red onion cut into rings

    How To Get The Most Out Of Red Onions Without Sacrificing Any Flavor

    Red onions are perfect for topping a wide range of dishes, but there are a few keys you need to know when preparing them to get the best flavor.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 3 months ago Read More
  • lemons pictured on cutting board

    You Only Need This Piece Of Cutlery To Juice Lemons With Ease

    Juicing a lemon isn't necessarily the hardest thing to do, but that doesn't mean it's easy to squeeze out every drop. Unless you use this cutlery trick.

    By Nikita Ephanov 3 months ago Read More
  • A bunch of fresh asparagus

    If You Aren't Pickling Asparagus You're Seriously Missing Out

    When asparagus season hits in the spring, there's hardly anything better to do with it than pickle it. Here's everything you need to know to pickle it yourself.

    By Adam Raphael 3 months ago Read More
  • variety of beans in jars

    How To Dehydrate Fresh Beans For Long-Term Storage

    Learn how dehydrating fresh beans at home can make them simple to store, quicker to cook, and perfect for long-term use. And it's easier than you might think.

    By Raven Brunner 3 months ago Read More
  • Person holding a McDonald's Filet-O-fish

    How To Recreate McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Using Store-Bought Ingredients

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is a classic menu staple for a reason, but if you'd rather stay home and make your own, doing so is ridiculously straightforward.

    By Jessica Riggio 3 months ago Read More
  • salt cellar displayed on cutting board

    Why You Need A Salt Cellar And How To Find The Best One For Your Money

    Storing salt in a good salt cellar has many advantages. Here's what you should look for in a salt cellar and how to pick the right one for you.

    By Nikita Ephanov 3 months ago Read More
  • Bone-in Easter ham on a dinner table with fruits

    How To Choose The Most Succulent Ham To Feed A Crowd

    If you're preparing to feed a large holiday crowd with a succulent ham, you probably want the best of the best. Here's how to choose exactly that.

    By Jessica Santina 3 months ago Read More
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