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  • Raw chicken wings on a plate

    How To Cut Chicken Wings Into Flats And Drums

    Homemade chicken wings are delicious and affordable, and with just some simple cuts with a paring knife you can make your own restaurant-style flats and drums.

    By Michelle McGlinn 3 months ago Read More
  • Two aquamarine, silicone oven mitts on a wooden table.

    Cleaning Grimy Silicone Oven Mitts Is A Breeze When You Use This Kitchen Tool

    Silicone oven mitts are an excellent investment for any home cook, but cleaning them can be a bit of a bother if you don't use this kitchen tool.

    By Andy Hume 3 months ago Read More
  • Nigella Lawson smiling

    ​​Nigella Lawson's Practical Advice For Hosting A Dinner Party

    Throwing a dinner party doesn't mean spending the entire evening in the kitchen. Perfect your menu plan with Nigella Lawson's genius hosting tips.

    By Amy Andrews 3 months ago Read More
  • Halved avocados on a wooden table

    Here's How To Prevent What Emergency Room Doctors Are Calling 'Avocado Hand'

    Cutting avocados can be risky for your hands. Keep your fingers and palm safe from errant slices while prepping avocados by trying these simple prep changes.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 3 months ago Read More
  • Chef plating microgreens over foam

    The Food Plating Mistake Too Many People Make

    To learn about food plating mistakes that many amateur chefs make, Chowhound spoke with a recipe developer and the senior culinary manager at HelloFresh.

    By Ashlen Wilder 3 months ago Read More
  • A hand salting a steak

    You Can Pan-Fry Your Steak Using A Layer Of Salt Instead Of Oil — But Should You?

    When most people pan-fry steak, they do so with a layer of oil (or some other fat). Others may turn to salt-frying instead, but is it a method worth your time?

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • person making sushi, rice spread on seaweed

    What To Know About The 10-5-5 Rule For Perfectly Cooked Sushi Rice

    The 10-5-5 cooking method helps you achieve perfectly tender and fluffy rice, but is the trick effective for sushi rice, too? Here's what an expert says.

    By Tara Bowen 3 months ago Read More
  • Slice of tiramisu

    Store-Bought Ladyfingers Make Homemade Tiramisu A Breeze

    Is homemade always better than store-bought? Not necessarily when it comes to ladyfingers, especially if you want a quicker and more fuss-free tiramisu.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • A cantaloupe cut into slices

    The Safest Way To Prevent Listeria In Cantaloupes

    Cantaloupes are a decadent treat, but they're shockingly prone to growing Listeria. Next time you grab one, make sure you follow the safest prevention method.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • Spiral ham with orange slices and green beans

    How Long To Cook A Spiral Ham For The Best Caramelized Finish

    If you secure a spiral ham, be it for a special occasion or just what you've been craving, make sure you cook it just right for that caramelized finish.

    By Amanda Berkey 3 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of cold, mayo-based broccoli salad with bacon, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and cheese.

    Follow This Broccoli Salad Prep Tip For A Softer Crunch And Deeper Flavor

    Broccoli salad is a great way to shake things up from lettuce-based salads, but it does require a bit of prep work to ensure a softer crunch and deeper flavor.

    By Andy Hume 3 months ago Read More
  • bread box on a counter top

    Use This Type Of Bread Box To Keep Your Loaves Fresher Longer

    Whether you make your own bread or stick to bakeries, you need a bread box to help it last as long as possible. If you do get one, make sure it's this type.

    By Jessica Riggio 3 months ago Read More
  • Woman placing jar inside kitchen cabinet

    The Dollar Tree Gem That Organizes Everything From Bouillon To Sprinkles

    If you need to keep small amounts of many different cooking ingredients on hand in your kitchen, these Dollar Tree storage finds don't take up much space.

    By David Bugg 3 months ago Read More
  • a person separating eggs by hand

    Skip This Freezer Trick And Avoid A Mess When Separating Eggs

    Separating egg whites from yolks is a standard step in many recipes. While there are plenty of tips to make it easier, don't freeze your eggs. Do this instead.

    By Tara Bowen 3 months ago Read More
  • Kitchen corner with a sink

    The Small Kitchen Corner That Could Keep Your Whole Home Running Smoothly

    Keeping a household functioning smoothly is a daily and often thankless task. Make it easier on yourself with this small kitchen corner setup.

    By Amanda Berkey 3 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten on the red carpet

    Once You Try Ina Garten's Iced Tea, You'll Never Drink It The Same Way Again

    Ina Garten has a fabulous trick for adding natural sweetness and dimensional flavor to iced tea, and once you brew this, you'll never go back.

    By Makenna Smith 3 months ago Read More
  • Person opening a kitchen drawer

    The Ikea Drawer Hack That Upgrades Your Kitchen's Organization (And It's Under $10)

    This unique Ikea drawer hack will turn your kitchen from messy to fabulous in just one step. And depending on your kitchen, it could only cost you $10.

    By Betsy Parks 3 months ago Read More
  • chef gordon ramsay at a restaurant opening

    Gordon Ramsay's Simple Prep Tip For The Crispiest Roasted Chicken

    If you attempt roasting your own chicken, you want it to be worthwhile. To ensure the effort is worth it, follow Gordon Ramsay's simple prep tip.

    By Marco Sumayao 3 months ago Read More
  • An illustrative image showing an individual using kitchen tongs.

    How Kitchen Tongs Make Drying Reusable Plastic Bags Effortless

    Kitchen tongs are true workhorses, but they have even more uses than you think. This includes an excellent hack for drying reusable plastic bags.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten

    Ina Garten's Clever Tip For Picking The Best Kitchen Wall Paint Color

    Ina Garten has a perfect sense of taste when it comes to designing kitchen spaces. She even has a clever tip for picking kitchen wall paint colors.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 3 months ago Read More
  • Person's hands holding a plastic storage bag filled with green beans, next to bags of peas and corn

    Is It Safe To Microwave Plastic Storage Bags? What You Should Know

    Plastic storage bags can be used for a wide number of reasons in the kitchen. However, it isn't always safe to use them in your microwave, and here's why.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • An illustrative image showing organic dried chickpea beans.

    It Takes Forever To Peel Chickpeas, But Is It Even Necessary?

    If you've ever tried to peel chickpeas, you know the difficult task at hand. What if there were a solution that saved you both time and sanity?

    By Georgina Jedikovska 3 months ago Read More
  • Focaccia in a baking pan

    The Pan Qualities That Can Make Or Break Your Focaccia

    Focaccia is a delicious bread, and one that you can easily and heavily customize. To make the best focaccia, though, you need the right pan.

    By Adam Raphael 4 months ago Read More
  • Fruit flies on a sliced orange

    This Is Why Your Apple Cider Vinegar Fruit Fly Trap Isn't Working (And How To Fix It)

    The apple cider vinegar fruit fly trap promises a fly-free kitchen, but sometimes it just doesn't work. Here's why, and how to fix it so that it does its job.

    By Amanda Berkey 4 months ago Read More
  • A person enjoying a bowl of cereal in front of a green wall

    Cram The Crunch Back Into Stale Cereal With One Easy Step

    Wait! Don't throw out that box of stale cereal just yet. There's a way to get that signature crunch and delicious flavor back, and it only takes one easy step.

    By Sean Pagnotti 4 months ago Read More
  • Milk boiling in a saucepan

    Avoid Using This Common Way To Heat Milk That Tragically Backfires

    While it may seem like common sense to heat your milk in this fast-acting device, you will quickly learn your lesson as soon as you press the start button.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 4 months ago Read More
  • crème brûlée next to a spoon and a torch

    No Torch For Crème Brûlée? Get That Caramelized Crust With A Genius Spoon Hack

    If you’ve never made ​​crème brûlée simply because your kitchen lacks a torch, try this hack. You can still get that caramelized crunch by only using a spoon.

    By Demi Phillips 4 months ago Read More
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