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  • Pile of croissants on parchment

    Stale Croissants Are A Huge Win For Your Salad — Here's Why

    Stale croissants are actually the perfect ingredient to help you elevate your salads by repurposing the pastries into the perfect crispy topping.

    By Carly Garber 8 months ago Read More
  • spaghetti noodles cooking in boiling water

    Why You Should Always Keep Pasta Water In Your Fridge

    Leftover pasta water can be liquid gold in the kitchen if used properly. So seriously consider storing it next time instead of pouring it down the sink.

    By Jolee Sullivan 8 months ago Read More
  • woman holding spinach in a colander

    Can You Still Cook With Slimy Spinach?

    Fresh spinach is a ticking time bomb, and if you don't get around to eating it quickly enough, the leaves get slimy. That's gross, but is it dangerous?

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
  • mist spraying on fresh produce at grocery store

    Is The Mist Sprayed On Grocery Store Produce Really Just Water?

    Supermarkets regularly mist veggies with water, but it's not necessarily the same stuff that comes out of your tap. Here's why and what to know.

    By Jolee Sullivan 8 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of bowls of nuts in three rows

    Make Nuts Last Longer By Stashing Them In The Freezer

    It's tempting to just stash nuts in the pantry, but that's not where they really belong. If you want them to last a long time, pop them into the freezer.

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
  • Pile of wet spinach leaves

    What To Look For When Buying Good-Quality Spinach

    Outward appearances matter a lot for spinach. If your sautéed spinach never tastes quite right, here are some tips for buying the best leaves possible.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 8 months ago Read More
  • Pickled red onions

    Take One Extra Step To Make Quick Pickled Red Onions In A Flash

    Home canners and fans of fermented foods know that the pickling process can take a while. To make pickled red onions in mere minutes, try this easy trick.

    By Tony Cooper 8 months ago Read More
  • Tomatoes with vine sitting on a wood surface

    Should You Be Storing Tomatoes At Room Temperature Or In The Fridge?

    If you want to keep your tomatoes as juicy and flavorful as possible, you should pay close attention to how you store them. Here's what to know.

    By Robyn Blocker 8 months ago Read More
  • frozen eggplant on a plate

    Why It's Best To Cook Eggplant Before You Freeze It

    When done right, containers of eggplant will keep beautifully in the freezer. However, you'll want to make sure you cook it first. Here's what to know.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 8 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten posing on the red carpet

    Here's One Ingredient That Ina Garten Will Always Have In Her Freezer

    There are three freezer staples Ina Garten always keeps on hand. But the most versatile and easiest to use is the one that should always be in your freezer too.

    By Jackson Williams 8 months ago Read More
  • Knives in wooden knife block

    Don't Forget To Clean Your Kitchen's Knife Block

    You might not clean your kitchen's knife block too often - or at all, for that matter. But it's actually really important to wash this storage space.

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
  • bread in bread box

    Is A Bread Box The Best Way To Store Your Bread?

    Bread can become stale and moldy if not stored properly, but is a bread box the best way to store it? Here's what to know about storing your bread.

    By Lauren Dozier 8 months ago Read More
  • Lemon with spiral peels on wood

    Toss Leftover Lemon Peels In The Air Fryer For A Zesty Lemon Powder

    Lemon peel powder is a super-ingredient you never knew you were missing. To make your own, you need only your air fryer and a little patience.

    By S. Ferrari 8 months ago Read More
  • pickled cucumbers in bowl

    The Expert-Approved Technique For Super-Crunchy Homemade Pickles

    The perfect pickle's flavor is tangy yet composed, and the bite concludes with the perfect crunch. It's how you achieve it that might surprise you.

    By Nikita Ephanov 8 months ago Read More
  • Jar of pickled jalapeños surrounded by fresh jalapeños

    The Underrated Flavors You Should Be Adding To Pickled Jalapeños

    You can easily find pickled jalapeños, but when you make them at home, you also have the opportunity to customize them with flavors that will bring extra depth

    By S. Ferrari 8 months ago Read More
  • Jar of pickled eggs covered in mustard seeds and dill fronds

    The Ingredient That Effortlessly Upgrades Pickled Eggs

    Pickled eggs can make a major impact. These little protein bombs are useful no matter how you choose to serve them, but one ingredient makes them better.

    By S. Ferrari 8 months ago Read More
  • Pitcher of Thanksgiving gravy

    How To Properly Store And Reheat Gravy

    If your Thanksgiving feast leaves you with a ton of leftover gravy, you might be wondering how to best store and reheat it. Here are some expert-approved tips.

    By Jonathan Kesh 8 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding Philadelphia in front of stacks of cream cheese at the grocery store

    Can You Freeze A Whole Block Of Cream Cheese?

    A fully stocked kitchen is one of life's happiest little luxuries. But cream cheese is only valuable to your home-cooking arsenal if you can freeze it.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 8 months ago Read More
  • A brown bottle of beer beside a glass of foamy beer.

    How To Tell If Your Beer Has Gone Bad

    If you thought that beer stayed fresh forever, you might be surprised to learn that its quality diminishes over time. Here are signs that your beer's gone bad.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 8 months ago Read More
  • Pickled red onions in a glass jar

    Upgrade Pickled Red Onions With This Expert-Approved Addition

    You can keep pickled red onions in the fridge to elevate any meal. And you can amplify the color and flavor with one very specific flower - yes, flower!

    By Ashlen Wilder 8 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of mushroom soup

    You Can Freeze Soup, But Should You?

    The fridge is always a viable choice for leftover soup. Even the freezer is, too, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the best option to go with.

    By Megan Lim 8 months ago Read More
  • Peanut butter on a spoon balanced on a peanut butter jar

    You Can Freeze Peanut Butter, But There's A Catch

    Peanut butter lasts longer in the freezer, but you need to make sure you're freezing it correctly if you want it to keep well and avoid making a mess.

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
  • Cups of different flavors of ice cream on a white tabletop with fruit and waffle cones in between the cups

    The Clever Way To Store Your Ice Cream To Prevent Freezer Burn

    If your tubs of ice cream keep falling victim to pesky freezer burn, this hack is for you. Here's how to store your frozen treats to prevent it.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 8 months ago Read More
  • Balsamic vinegar being poured into oil inside a white dish

    Do You Actually Need To Store Balsamic Vinegar In The Dark?

    Balsamic vinegar technically never expires, but it can lose its flavor and freshness if you don't store it properly. Here's how to keep it tasting good.

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
  • Liquor bottles on a wall behind a bar

    Does Liquor Actually Expire?

    The shelf life of your favorite liquor or liqueur depends on the make-up of the drink itself, how much alcohol and sugar it contains, and how you store it.

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
  • a bowl of whole jalapeños on the counter

    Should You Freeze Whole Jalapeños?

    Freezing jalapeños whole is low-prep and saves your hands and eyes from pepper juice. But is freezing your peppers that way even a good idea? It depends.

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
  • Scoops of vanilla ice cream in a bowl

    How To Tell When Your Ice Cream Has Gone Bad

    If you're planning on stocking your freezer so you don't run out of ice cream, it's important to remember that it can go bad. Here are the signs.

    By Shawna Schofield 8 months ago Read More
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