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  • soy sauce poured over meat in a tray

    Doing This Is A Surefire Way To Ruin A Meat Marinade

    A good marinade can tenderize meat and infuse it with layers of flavor. However, there is one mistake that can get in the way of a marinade doing its job well.

    By Nikita Ephanov 9 months ago Read More
  • A glass bowl of barbecue sauce

    Bourbon Gives BBQ Sauce A Major Upgrade. Here's How To Add It

    Barbecue sauce has a complex flavor profile that can incorporate a lot of different dimensions. Bourbon is one of the best to add to it, and here's how.

    By Adam Raphael 9 months ago Read More
  • Beer can chicken on grill

    The Best Beers To Use For Beer Can Chicken

    Lots of people love cooking chicken with a can of beer, but which brew is right? We asked an expert to help us figure out which suds boost your bird the best.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 9 months ago Read More
  • raw ostrich steaks on cutting board

    How Ostrich Steak Offers Big Flavor With Less Fat Than Beef

    If you're looking for a lean but tender cut of meat to swap for your fatty cut of steak, look to the flavorful and low-fat ostrich meat.

    By Greta Pano 9 months ago Read More
  • Various baking ingredients on table

    15 Secrets To Better Baking According To Experts

    Getting the perfect bake can be difficult. But using some tips experts shared with Chowhound for an easier process, a good cake or cookie isn't so far away.

    By Sara Klimek 9 months ago Read More
  • hands holding a book of handwritten recipes

    The Easiest Way To Find Vintage Recipes Like A Pro

    If you'd love to incorporate more vintage and retro recipes into your cooking repertoire, follow these simple tips to build up your collection.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 9 months ago Read More
  • A small bowl of ranch dressing surrounded by garlic, a lemon, and herbs

    14 Creative Ingredients To Improve Store-Bought Ranch

    Store-bought ranch can be pretty basic and bland. Use these creative ingredients to give it a much-needed boost, no matter how much time you have to spare.

    By Melissa Alvarado Sierra 9 months ago Read More
  • A hot, thin-crust pepperoni pizza, fresh out of the oven on a wooden pizza paddle.

    Never Ignore This One Factor When Reheating Thin-Crust Pizza In The Oven

    Reheating pizza in the oven is usually the easiest and simplest way to do it, but thin-crust pizza requires some additional care because of this one factor.

    By Andy Hume 9 months ago Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis' Top Tip For Making The Best Home-Cooked Meal

    Giada De Laurentiis has many tips that can make home-cooked meals better. One of them is actually a simple piece of advice that can make a huge difference.

    By Karen Hart 9 months ago Read More
  • plate with a cauliflower steak

    How To Cut Cauliflower Steaks Without Them Falling Apart

    Cauliflower steaks are a delicious plant-based entree, but their prep requires special care to prevent them from falling apart. Here's how to cut them properly.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 9 months ago Read More
  • Numbered bottles of whiskey with glasses on the side

    What To Sip First And What To Save For Last When Tasting Whiskey

    The order in which you taste whiskeys matters more than you think. Here's what to consider when deciding on the order, plus some tips to taste whiskey better.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 9 months ago Read More
  • fried plantains in a bowl

    How To Give Plantains A Sweet Boozy Twist With Tequila

    If you like those crisp and caramelized fried plantains with a creamy, almost custard-like interior, wait till you make them with a splash of tequila.

    By Jessica Riggio 9 months ago Read More
  • a bowl of yogurt with strawberries

    Try Yogurt Instead Of Chocolate For Your Dipped Strawberries For A Refreshing Twist

    If you like dipping strawberries in chocolate, try covering them in creamy yogurt instead. It's a delicious take on a classic that offers endless versatility.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago Read More
  • sparkling clean wine glasses

    This Genius Lemon Hack Will Make Your Streaky Wine Glasses Sparkle

    If you want your wine glasses to really shine, you just need to harness the naturally radiant power of lemon juice. Here's how to make the most of your citrus.

    By Allie Fasanella 9 months ago Read More
  • A whiskey cocktail with a cherry and orange slice

    What Happens When You Skip Muddling In Whiskey Cocktails

    Muddling is an integral step in some whiskey cocktails, one that you should never skip if it's called for. Here's what happens if you skip muddling anyway.

    By Tony Cooper 9 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten press photo

    To Prevent Meatloaf From Drying Out, Try This Brilliant Hack From Ina Garten

    Meatloaf recipes can be reinvented any which way, but no matter what, the dish needs to be moist. Here's Ina Garten's trick to keep things juicy.

    By Kim Ranjbar 9 months ago Read More
  • Lobsters being grilled

    Why You Should Always Grill Lobster With The Shell On

    Lobster is a delicious treat that you definitely don't want to mess up. If you plan on grilling it, here's why you should always keep the shell on.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 9 months ago Read More
  • cluttered kitchen cabinets with haphazardly stacked bowls and cups

    Declutter Your Messy Kitchen Cabinets With A Simple Organizational Solution

    Keeping kitchen cabinets neat and orderly is no easy feat, but you can make things a lot simpler to manage with a great organizational tool.

    By Sonora Slater 9 months ago Read More
  • A pile of green, yellow, and red scotch bonnets on a grey countertop.

    The Trick To Toning Down The Heat Of Scotch Bonnet Pepper In Any Dish

    Scotch bonnet peppers aren't the hottest out there, but they still pack a mean punch. If you want to tone down their spice level, try this trick.

    By Andy Hume 9 months ago Read More
  • Sweet potato fries

    Swap Potatoes For This Fruit To Make Sweet And Savory Fries You Didn't Know You Needed

    If you want to try a new twist on French fries that skews both sweet and savory, try subbing in this classic fruit for your typical potatoes.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 9 months ago Read More
  • labeled ingredients in jars

    18 Creative Ways To Store Baking Supplies That Save Space

    If you have a massive collection of baking supplies, you cam store them efficiently in even the smallest kitchen. Here are 18 creative ways to save space.

    By Sarah Moore 9 months ago Read More
  • Small kitchen stove and sink

    The Dirty Kitchen Trend That Dinner Party Hosts Will Love (Trust Us, It's Not What You Think)

    No, a dirty kitchen is not a cooking space cluttered with soiled pots and pans. Here's what a dirty kitchen really means, and how it can make hosting a breeze.

    By Jonathan Kesh 9 months ago Read More
  • banana bread on counter with a knife

    Bourbon And Banana Bread Are The Underrated Power Combo You Need To Try

    Pour in a splash of bourbon the next time you bake a banana bread. Its rich warmth will do wonders for adding complexity to your usual loaf.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 10 months ago Read More
  • An egg salad sandwich with lettuce on a croissant.

    Skip Your Usual Egg Salad Sandwich Lunch Order And Get This Instead

    You might want to rethink your lunch order if it involves grabbing an egg salad sandwich from a restaurant or gas station. There are many reasons to avoid it.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 10 months ago Read More
  • A bakery worker pulling a plastic grocery-style bag off of a stack of bags, ready to bag purchases.

    Don't Toss Out Old Tissue Boxes, Make A Grocery Bag Dispenser Instead

    Have a ton of plastic grocery bags stuffed under your kitchen sink? Here's how to store them in an empty tissue box, saving space and making them easy to grab.

    By Andy Hume 10 months ago Read More
  • Lobsters and seafood on plate

    The Can't-Miss Signs Your Lobster Is Undercooked

    Lobster is much too expensive for you to get sick over it from undercooking. To help you avoid this, here are the can't-miss signs of an undercooked lobster.

    By Julia Mullaney 10 months ago Read More
  • scooping hummus onto pita with a spoon

    This Peanut Butter Hack Is Here To Save Your Boring Hummus

    Adding peanut butter to good ol' hummus opens up a world of possibilities for what you can do with the nutty, creamy, protein-packed dip. Here are some ideas.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 10 months ago Read More
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