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  • Bowl of cottage cheese Alfredo pasta

    Use Cottage Cheese To Make A Light, Easy 'Alfredo' Sauce

    If you're craving Alfredo sauce, but want to cut back on the fat from the heavy cream, cottage cheese just might make a great basis for an easy alternative.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley January 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Hamburger

    Make A Leaner (But Still Delicious) Burger By Going Half-Vegetarian

    One of the most efficient ways to extend the use of your beef, make it a bit leaner, and add in some umami, is to add mushrooms to your ground beef.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley January 11th, 2024 Read More
  • A creamy bowl of potato salad on a table.

    Celery Seeds Add A Stunning Flavor Boost To Potato Salad

    Celery seeds aren't a dominant spice; they tend to be more subtle and complementary to other seasonings, and make an excellent addition to potato salad.

    By Tim Forster January 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Cupcakes with icing

    Shortening Is The Secret To Super Fluffy Homemade Frosting

    What's the secret to fluffy icing? Shortening. That's right, the key to a perfect dollop of frosting might just be found right there in your pantry.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley January 7th, 2024 Read More
  • various baking items and tools

    A Guide To The Essential Baking Tools Everyone Should Own

    Baking is an art form, and you'll need the proper equipment to perfect it. From cake pans to cooling racks, these are the most essential baking tools you need.

    By Hayes Hollar January 7th, 2024 Read More
  • sugar caramelizing in pan

    How Ketchup Can Help Clean Burnt Sugars From A Pan

    This is the science behind why ketchup works surprisingly well to clean crusty burnt sugar and other stuck-on messes from your pots and pans.

    By Alicia Betz January 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman washing pan in sink

    13 Foods You Should Never Put Down Your Kitchen Sink

    Disposing of food down your kitchen sink is easy, but it could pose serious risks to your plumbing - especially if you're putting these foods down the drain.

    By Hannah LaFond January 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Small roasted potatoes with rosemary

    Roast Your Potato Salad Spuds ASAP For The Perfect Crispy Texture

    We didn't think potato salad could get any tastier, but it just did. If you love an extra crunch, try this hack when whipping up your next batch.

    By Tim Forster January 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Glass jar of lemon curd

    Lemon Curd And Peanut Butter Is An Unforgettable Sandwich Combo

    The peanut butter and jelly sandwich will forever be a classic. But did you know that lemon curd and peanut butter are also a match made in heaven?

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley January 4th, 2024 Read More
  • soaking wedge fries in bowl

    How Long To Soak Potatoes For The Crispiest Possible Fries

    When making fries at home, there's a simple hack to ensure the ideal crispiness level, no matter how you're cooking them. It all comes down to simple H20!

    By Emmy Schneider-Green January 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • silver whisk on blue background

    Recipe Calls For A Cold Whisk? Here Is What That Means

    Recipes can make you feel like you're deciphering another language. For example, why do whisks need to be cold? How could that impact a dish? Turns out it does.

    By Alicia Betz January 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Hand pouring milk into a pan

    The Simple Tip For Evaporating Your Own Milk

    If you've started a recipe that calls for evaporated milk just to find that you forgot to pick some up at the store, here's how to make it yourself at home.

    By Tim Forster January 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Pasta surrounded by melted butter

    The Secret Behind Luxurious Restaurant Soups And Sauces Is A Bit Of Butter

    Finishing your sauce or soup with butter will give your completed dish a smooth texture and more body, a glossy appearance, and a rich depth of flavor.

    By Sharyn Flanagan January 1st, 2024 Read More
  • plate of pasta salad

    Pickle Juice Is The Key To Bright (Not Overpowering) Pasta Salad

    Pickle juice adds the needed acidity via vinegar to pasta salad, offering a balanced blend of spices and garlic - not just a straight, overwhelming tang.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green December 30th, 2023 Read More
  • arm holding brown paper bag

    The Paper Bag Trick To Prevent Ice Cubes From Sticking Together

    It's best to make sure your ice cubes don't stick together in the first place. Luckily, this can be done easily by storing the cubes in a brown paper bag.

    By Chloe O'Donnell December 30th, 2023 Read More
  • working with flour on cutting board

    It's Probably Far Past Time To Throw Out Your Flour

    That bag of flour in your kitchen that you can't remember buying? It's probably time for it to go. Here's how to know for sure how long your next bag will lsat.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green December 29th, 2023 Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookies being taken from oven

    The Temperature Of Your Eggs Makes A Huge Difference In Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Science is a big factor in baking, and that extends to the temperature of your eggs. Find out what temperature is best for your chocolate chip cookies.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley December 29th, 2023 Read More
  • pot of coffee on counter

    The Easiest Way To Grind Coffee Beans Without A Grinder On Hand

    If you're in a coffee grinder pinch, you have options -- a regular old blender, food processor, or even an old-school mortar and pestle will get the job done.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green December 23rd, 2023 Read More
  • Eggs benedict on a plate

    Turn Leftover Holiday Ham Into The Next Morning's Eggs Benedict

    Since you don't have to worry about preparing the meat component separately, it'll be a breeze to prepare eggs Benedict for a holiday breakfast treat.

    By Allie Sivak December 21st, 2023 Read More
  • Mashed potatoes in a bowl

    Freeze A Batch Of Mashed Potatoes For All Your Holiday Parties

    One holiday dish that's easy to make ahead and stick in the freezer is mashed potatoes, since it's often prepared in large quantities anyway.

    By Allie Sivak December 21st, 2023 Read More
  • Sausages cooking in a cast iron skillet.

    What Sausage Casings Are Made Of, Natural Or Synthetic

    You may have heard that sausage casing comes from animal intestines, and while that's technically true, there are also a variety of other casing options.

    By Tim Forster December 18th, 2023 Read More
  • Giada de Laurentiis wearing white jacket, smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis' Secret For Whipping Up Lasagna In Just 30 Minutes

    Giada De Laurentiis' lightning-fast lasagna leans on a couple of time-saving tricks, so you'll be able to serve this layered treat with relative ease.

    By Tim Forster December 10th, 2023 Read More
  • person shucking corn

    Removing Corn Silk Is Easier With Your Trusty Potato Brush

    A potato brush makes cleaning potatoes much simpler, but it doesn't do much else, until now. Using your potato brush, you can easily remove the silk from corn.

    By Alicia Betz December 9th, 2023 Read More
  • variety of apples

    The Best Way To Store Apples So They Stay Crisp

    Making sure apples are stowed the correct way will also ensure they maintain their crispness. This involves making use of your refrigerator's crisper drawer.

    By Chloe O'Donnell December 4th, 2023 Read More
  • canned mackerel

    Atlantic Mackerel Is The Most Underrated Tinned Fish

    Atlantic mackerel not only adds protein and several nutrients to any dish but it also provides those benefits at an extremely acceptable cost.

    By Chloe O'Donnell December 3rd, 2023 Read More
  • spoon in baking soda

    The Easiest Way To Test Baking Soda And Powder Freshness

    The easiest way to test the freshness of your baking soda and baking powder is to test them with a mixture of water and vinegar or with vinegar alone.

    By Alicia Betz December 2nd, 2023 Read More
  • ground meat on cutting board

    Why Ground Meat Spoils Faster Than Standard Cuts

    Despite its popularity and versatility, ground meat tends to go bad faster than other cuts. This is largely due to how ground meat is prepared and processed.

    By Alicia Betz December 2nd, 2023 Read More
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