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  • A person's hands prepare alfredo sauce in a pan on a stovetop.

    Can You Use Half And Half To Make Alfredo Sauce?

    If you've got a hankering for creamy Alfredo sauce but you only have half and half on hand, can you still make it taste good? Here's what an expert has to say.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 10 months ago Read More
  • Smothered pork chops with tomatoes and green chiles

    The Best Way To Cook Your Pork Chops Is With A Trusty Cast-Iron Skillet

    When you've got some nice and meaty pork chops and you want to make the most of them, bust out your dependable cast-iron pan for the best results.

    By Andy Hume 10 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of beef stew

    The Best Red Wine To Use For Beef Stew

    Red wine is an integrel ingredient to the best beef stews, but not all red wine can be used to the same high-quality effect. Here's the best red wine to use.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 10 months ago Read More
  • korean braised tofu rice bowl

    The Extra Step For Mind-Blowing Flavor When Marinating Tofu

    If you are looking to get the most flavor out of your tofu, there is one step you shouldn't overlook when preparing it. Here is what to know.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 10 months ago Read More
  • Fresh thyme growing in the garden

    The Best Storage Method To Preserve Fresh Thyme

    Fresh thyme is an easy upgrade to add to your recipes, but fresh thyme eventually expires. Thankfully, you can extend thyme's lifespan with this storage method.

    By Kim Ranjbar 10 months ago Read More
  • A kitchen with spacious wooden cabinets

    This Might Be The Easiest Way To Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets (And It's Super Cheap Too)

    You can never have enough storage space in a kitchen. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make more space by giving your kitchen cabinets an easy upgrade.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 10 months ago Read More
  • Alex Guarnaschelli smiling

    The Surprising Ingredient Alex Guarnaschelli Uses For Her Deviled Eggs

    Deviled eggs go from good to great with a clever little addition. And for Alex Guarnaschelli, there is one unsuspecting ingredient that can bring some oomph.

    By Jessica Riggio 10 months ago Read More
  • Cubes of fudge with nuts

    The Disappointing Reason Your Fudge Didn't Harden (And What To Do Next Time)

    Wondering what you did wrong to end up with a gooey homemade fudge that refuses to set properly? This is the key step that you might have overlooked.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson 10 months ago Read More
  • Collection of wine corks

    How Wine Corks Can Stylishly Protect Your Kitchen Countertops

    If you want to protect your precious kitchen countertops in style, you don't need to shell out a bunch of money. Instead, use recycled wine corks. Here's how.

    By Allison Lindsey 10 months ago Read More
  • Fruity loops being poured into a splashing bowl of milk on a yellow and pink background

    The Surprising Step You Should Take Before Adding Milk To Cereal For An Even Better Breakfast

    The most important meal of the day is not to be taken lightly. If a bowl of cereal with milk is on the menu, there's a trick that will make it more enjoyable.

    By Sean Pagnotti 11 months ago Read More
  • sushi rolls with nori paper on the outside

    One Step Keeps Nori Perfectly Crisp In Homemade Sushi Rolls

    When it comes to sushi rolls, a crisp sheet of nori makes an important contribution to texture. Here's how to keep it nice and crunchy.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 11 months ago Read More
  • Shredded chicken in a blue bowl

    The Simple Trick To Shredding Chicken Faster – Don't Skip This Step

    Shredded chicken is an essential element of many weeknight dinners thanks to its high protein and versatile flavor. Here's how to get it shredded quickly.

    By Camryn Teder 11 months ago Read More
  • Chest-up image of Bobby Flay

    The Turkey Sandwich Bobby Flay Calls An Homage To His Childhood

    Celebrity chef and cookbook author Bobby Flay is no stranger to sandwiches, and his favorite way to enjoy turkey between bread is inspired by his childhood.

    By Julia Mullaney 11 months ago Read More
  • plant-based bologna slices

    Why Using The Right Tools Is Essential For Homemade Vegan Bologna

    If you want to start to make your own vegan bologna, you'll be working with an all-purpose meat replacement that requires some specific tools to handle it.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 11 months ago Read More
  • A roll of aluminum foil and parchment paper

    How Hooks Make Parchment Paper And Foil Much Easier To Deal With

    Tired of cramming boxes of parchment paper and foil into drawers and wrestling with them when you need to tear a sheet off? This hack will make things easier.

    By Megan Lim 11 months ago Read More
  • butternut squash soup on counter

    This Fan-Favorite Soup Gets A Tasty Twist With Bourbon

    While butternut squash soup, in all of its many iterations, is plenty comforting on its own, you can enhance the squash potage's flavor with bourbon.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 11 months ago Read More
  • Close up of Ina Garten smiling

    You'll Always Find These 2 Boxed Pastas In Ina Garten's Pantry

    The Barefoot Contessa makes sure to keep two brands of pasta in her pantry: One for everyday dishes and another for more luxurious meals.

    By Karen Hart 11 months ago Read More
  • salad in bowl on counter

    Don't Toss Out Your Fruit That's About To Go Bad, Make Salad Dressing Instead

    Fruits can go from fresh to overripe in the blink of an eye. But that doesn't mean you have to throw them. Instead, turn those fruits into a tasty vinaigrette!

    By Mathieson Nishimura 11 months ago Read More
  • Greek yogurt in bowl on muslin with spoon

    12 Baking Ingredients That Can Be Substituted For Greek Yogurt

    Greek yogurt is a great addition in many baked goods. But what if you don't have any? These ingredients work well as substitutes when baking.

    By Sarah Moore 11 months ago Read More
  • A person packing leftover food away.

    How To Choose Between The Microwave And Air Fryer For Reheating Leftovers

    Both microwaves and air fryers are great at reheating leftovers, but there is an easy way to choose when to use one of these appliances or the other.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 11 months ago Read More
  • Open, empty freezer with two shelves

    The (Real) Science Behind Those Ridges On The Bottom Of Your Freezer

    Some think that the ridges on the bottom of the freezer are for storing packages of meat upright, but this is not the case. Here is their real purpose.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 11 months ago Read More
  • Ketchup and fries

    The Easy Ketchup Upgrade You Probably Haven't Thought To Try

    Ketchup is one of those classic condiments that you might not think of upgrading, but you can take the sauce to a whole new level with one common ingredient.

    By Ginny Johnson 11 months ago Read More
  • Carrot-shaped cheese ball on a wooden board with other cheeses, meat, and fruit

    How To Make An Adorable Carrot Shaped Cheese Ball Perfect For The Easter Bunny

    Cheese balls are always welcome party appetizers, and you can make an adorable, carrot-shaped version that's perfect for Easter celebrations.

    By Ginny Johnson 11 months ago Read More
  • French fries on a wooden board with ketchup

    The Absolute Best Way To Reheat Leftover French Fries

    Leftover french fries can be a soggy, mushy mess if they aren't reheated properly. Here's the best way to crisp up those day-old fries according to an expert.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 11 months ago Read More
  • Raw bacon on white plate

    Should You Cook Bacon In A Pot?

    There are a litany of bacon cooking methods out there, and one of them is the controversial method of using a pot. Should you actually try this hack, though?

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 11 months ago Read More
  • close up of a sandwich with tomatoes and cheese

    Why You Should Keep Your Sandwich's Main Ingredient At The Bottom

    Sandwiches can't just revolve around the flavor or texture of your fillings; the structural integrity of this savory stack is just as important.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 11 months ago Read More
  • English afternoon tea set including hot tea, pastry, scones, sandwiches, and mini pies on marble top table.

    Why You Should Ditch Bread To Create Truly Unique Tea Sandwiches

    Whoever said that tea sandwiches had to be made with bread? Here's how you can bring more color and texture to your next tea service by swapping out the bread.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 11 months ago Read More
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