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  • Milk being poured into a blender with fruits

    The Sweet Milk That Belongs In Your Smoothies

    Smoothies can go from good to great based on the liquid that you use to blend them. For a sweet, fruity twist, consider swapping regular milk with this one.

    By Allison Lindsey January 26th, 2025 Read More
  • Beautiful BLT on a plate

    Beefsteak Vs Heirloom Tomatoes: Which Is Best For A BLT?

    If you've committed to crafting the perfect BLT, you might be wondering whether you should choose beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes. Here's what an expert advises.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson January 26th, 2025 Read More
  • close-up of colorful cupcake liners

    Cupcake Liners Are Your Secret Weapon For Organized Packed Snacks

    If you're trying to organize the snacks in your lunchbox, you should turn to cupcake liners to help prevent your meal from getting too messy.

    By Raven Brunner January 26th, 2025 Read More
  • brown sugar syrup dripping off spoon

    Make Brown Sugar Syrup At Home With 2 Easy Ingredients

    Whether you're pouring the sweet, sticky liquid on top of pancakes or using it in coffees and cocktails, a brown sugar syrup is so easy to whip up at home.

    By Greta Pano January 26th, 2025 Read More
  • A vegan stir fry with shredded soy curls sits in a pan with spoons.

    What To Use Instead Of Shredded Chicken In Vegan Recipes

    Here are some ideas for ingredients that have a realistic texture and flavor similar to shredded chicken that can be used in vegan recipes.

    By Shriya Swaminathan January 26th, 2025 Read More
  • Ingredients assembled for a charcuterie board include tinned fish, grilled peppers, and baguette slices.

    Elevate Your Charcuterie Board With Canned Delicacies

    Whether you want to simplify your charcuterie board building process or mix up your offerings, these tinned foods are great swaps or additions to the classics.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Focaccia with tomatoes and rosemary

    Avoid This Simple Mistake For Better Decorated Focaccia

    Focaccia is relatively simple to make, but it can still be tricky to get right. Here's how to keep your toppings in tip top shape, according to an expert.

    By Ginny Johnson January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Trader Joe's location

    The Trader Joe's Chip That's Perfect For Pairing With Cheese Boards

    This salty, tangy Trader Joe's chip is all the rage amongst shoppers of late. If you manage to get your hands on a bag, add it to your next cheese board.

    By S. Ferrari January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • veggie soup in a white bowl

    The Crucial Step You Can't Skip With Vegetables When Making Soup

    For soups to pack layers of complex flavor, consider how you prep the veggies in them. There's one important step to take before simmering them in the pot.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Julia Child with smiling

    Julia Child's Beurre Blanc Is The Restaurant-Style Sauce You Can Make Any Night Of The Week

    A classic French recipe, beurre blanc is made even easier with a little help from acclaimed chef and TV icon Julia Child.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Shopping for oils at the store

    The Best Cooking Oil Isn't At Your Local Grocery Store

    If you're looking for the perfectly nuanced oil that can handle the heat and bring the flavor, you need to look to your own pantry rather than the store.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • A bag of flour on a table

    Why You Should Keep Your Flour In The Freezer

    Flour can be stored in the fridge, freezer, or even in your pantry. But for maximum freshness, stick to storing your flour in the freezer.

    By Shawna Schofield January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Brushing oil onto baked focaccia bread

    The Ideal Baking Temperature For Focaccia

    To give your focaccia a crisp brown crust with fluffy insides, it's important to nail the baking temperature. So, we reached out to an expert for their advice.

    By Ashlen Wilder January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • decorated cookies

    Border Vs Flood Icing: What's The Difference When Decorating Cookies?

    If you're decorating homemade cookies, here's what you need to know about border icing and flood icing.

    By Chloe O'Donnell January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Dark chocolate squares are presented with mint

    The Fresh Herbs That Pair Perfectly With Chocolate Dishes

    Chocolate typically brings an earthy sweetness to any dish, whether it's something savory or a decadent dessert, and fresh herbs make the perfect complement.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Sliced Spam on a cutting board

    How To Fix Overly Salty Canned Spam

    Spam has a high amount of sodium in it which is used to preserve the canned meat. This gives Spam a rather salty flavor, but it's nothing that can't be fixed!

    By Buffy Naillon January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Hands reaching for an assortment of open faced sandwiches

    The Aesthetic Reason You Might Want Your Next Sandwich To Be Open-Faced

    Ever consider giving your next sandwich the open-face treatment? Here's why you might want to, plus some tips to make the best open-faced sandwich.

    By Allison Lindsey January 25th, 2025 Read More
  • Freshly baked focaccia

    An Expert's Advice To Help You To Tell When Your Focaccia Is Finished

    If you want to bake focaccia but you're worried about getting it right, here's how to tell when to take your loaf out of the oven, according to an expert.

    By Ginny Johnson January 24th, 2025 Read More
  • A bowl of yogurt with a wooden spoon on the side

    The Telltale Signs Your Yogurt Has Gone Bad

    Yogurt can last for a week or two in the fridge with proper storage. But always make sure it's fresh before you eat by watching out for these signs of spoilage.

    By Shawna Schofield January 24th, 2025 Read More
  • beef stew with mushrooms and carrots in a plate

    What Are The Best Fresh Herbs For Beef Stew?

    There are so many fresh herbs that can be added to beef stew. What you choose really depends on your palate and the flavor you're going for with your beef stew.

    By Nikita Ephanov January 24th, 2025 Read More
  • Brownie surrounded by other brownies

    For Fudgier Brownies Reach For One Canned Ingredient

    If you like your brownies moist and fudgy rather than chewy, fluffy, or cakey, fold this thick liquid into the batter. The results will be gooier than ever.

    By Julia Mullaney January 24th, 2025 Read More
  • Chicken and sausage gumbo in a pot

    For The Perfect Gumbo You Don't Overlook This Key Component

    A thick and dark gumbo that has a rich, nutty flavor depends on one key element. Read on to see what that component is and how to perfect it.

    By Jonathan Kesh January 24th, 2025 Read More
  • Egg carton with baking ingredients

    The Mistake To Avoid When Substituting For Eggs In Vegan Recipes

    Eggs are a tricky ingredient to swap in vegan recipes. We spoke to an expert for his advice, and here's what he has to say about substituting eggs.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife January 24th, 2025 Read More
  • Celebrity chef Paul Hollywood

    Paul Hollywood's Temperature Trick For Perfect Pastry

    If you want perfectly crispy puff pastry, Paul Hollywood has the an excellent temperature hack to help you get the best results.

    By Jonathan Kesh January 23rd, 2025 Read More
  • Focaccia slice on wood cutting board

    5 Expert-Approved Toppings To Amp Up Your Homemade Focaccia

    While there's nothing wrong with a plain loaf, when making focaccia at home, there are a number of ways to upgrade your toppings for this bread.

    By Chloe O'Donnell January 23rd, 2025 Read More
  • red beans and rice

    Is It Ever Okay To Use Canned Beans For Red Beans And Rice?

    Making red beans and rice typically requires dried beans, but here's what an expert had to say about whether it's okay to use the canned kind or not.

    By Chloe O'Donnell January 23rd, 2025 Read More
  • A bowl of spaghetti with tomatoes and fresh herbs

    The Budget-Friendly Protein To Try In Your Next Pasta

    Want to give your weeknight pasta a protein boost without burning a hole in your pocket? There is one ingredient that fits the bill perfectly.

    By Allison Lindsey January 23rd, 2025 Read More
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