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  • Homemade refried beans with cheese
    Cooking
    Cooking By Hannah LaFond June 30th, 2024

    Turn Canned Pinto Beans Into Restaurant-Worthy Refried Beans With This Simple Tip

    Recreating restaurant-quality refried beans using regular canned pinto beans is surprisingly easy with just one simple hack using an item you already own.

    By Hannah LaFond June 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House steak
    Restaurants
    Restaurants By Andrew Amelinckx June 30th, 2024

    What On Earth Does 'Ruth's Chris Steakhouse' Even Mean?

    If you've ever been to or passed by a Ruth's Chris Steak House and wondered why the restaurant chain called itself that, the answer might surprise you.

    By Andrew Amelinckx June 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Bowl of creamy clam chowder
    Food History
    Food History By Tim Forster June 30th, 2024

    One Man Hated Manhattan Clam Chowder So Much He Tried To Make It Illegal In Maine

    Everyone has foods that disagree with them, but one man had such a distaste for Manhattan clam chowder that he literally worked to outlaw it.

    By Tim Forster June 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Cod filets with herbs
    Cooking
    Cooking By Julia Mullaney June 30th, 2024

    Test Filets Are The Secret To Cooking Fish Stress-Free At Home

    Fixing fish filets is a simple yet precise process. The actual cooking isn't complicated, but filets aren't forgiving. Here's why a "test" filet is the secret.

    By Julia Mullaney June 30th, 2024 Read More
  • chips with nacho cheese sauce
    Cooking
    Cooking By Elias Nash June 29th, 2024

    The Key To Smoother Cheese Sauce Might Be In Your Medicine Cabinet

    Creating the perfectly silky-smooth cheese sauce is definitely an art. But an unexpected failsafe ingredient might be hanging about in your medicine cabinet.

    By Elias Nash June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Pepperoni pizza with cheese pull
    Tips
    Tips By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson June 29th, 2024

    A Spoonful Of Water Is Your Secret Weapon For Reheating Pizza

    If you've found yourself facing down a bunch of leftover pizza, rise to the challenge by reheating your precious slices with a bit of water.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Seafood boil on a table
    Cooking
    Cooking By Camryn Teder June 29th, 2024

    The Only Sauce You Need For Summer Seafood Boils

    In your summer seafood boils, no matter what types of seafood or starches you put in it, there's only one key sauce that you really need to include.

    By Camryn Teder June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Olive Garden restaurant sign
    Restaurants
    Restaurants By Buffy Naillon June 29th, 2024

    The Secret To Olive Garden's Alfredo Sauce (And How To Copy It At Home)

    The word is out on the Olive Garden's famous cheesy Alfredo sauce. But you don't have to go to the restaurant to enjoy it. Here's how you can make it at home.

    By Buffy Naillon June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Costco golden syrup bottle
    Costco
    Costco By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024

    How Costco's Kirkland Golden Maple Syrup Stacks Up To The Original

    Costco offers two different maple syrups through their Kirkland brand, their original syrup and their golden syrup, but how do these two compare?

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Photo of Martha Stewart
    Cooking
    Cooking By Buffy Naillon June 29th, 2024

    Martha Stewart's Favorite Toppings For Luxury Baked Potatoes

    Martha Stewart tops her baked potatoes with butter and sour cream like many do, but she adds one more ingredient to the dish that costs a pretty penny.

    By Buffy Naillon June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Tray of dirty martini and olives
    Cocktails And Spirits
    Cocktails And Spirits By Fiona Chandra June 29th, 2024

    9 Best Gins For Your Dirty Martini, According To The Pros

    If you're getting ready to throw together a dirty martini - or even just order one - there are a few spirits that are better for the job than others.

    By Fiona Chandra June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced meat with smoke rings
    Grilling And Smoking
    Grilling And Smoking By Matthew Lee June 29th, 2024

    Why Smoked Meat Might Still Be Pink Inside

    Even fully-cooked smoked meat can have a pink layer, especially around the edges. That layer is called a smoke ring, and it doesn't mean the meat isn't done.

    By Matthew Lee June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
    Restaurants
    Restaurants By Katie Melynn June 29th, 2024

    13 Tasty Hidden Gems At Cracker Barrel's Old Country Store

    Known for homestyle American classics, Cracker Barrel is full of gems that you may not have heard about. Here's a sample of delicious dishes to try next.

    By Katie Melynn June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Club sandwiches and fries.
    Food History
    Food History By Matthew Lee June 29th, 2024

    The Club Sandwich Was Created In An Exclusive Club, But Nobody's Sure Which One

    We know the club sandwich was created in an exclusive New York clubhouse, but which one first came up with this culinary classic?

    By Matthew Lee June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Open can of green beans
    Cooking
    Cooking By Julia Mullaney June 29th, 2024

    Cook Your Canned Green Beans In Bacon Fat And Never Look Back

    Elevate your canned green beans with a simple, affordable trick -- cook them in bacon fat. Once you taste the difference, you'll never go back.

    By Julia Mullaney June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Glasses with tequila and lime
    Cocktails And Spirits
    Cocktails And Spirits By Sarah Vallie June 29th, 2024

    The 14 Best Mixers For Your Tequila, Ranked

    If you want to branch out from your usual margarita, we've come up with a solid list of your best options for mixers for tequila that you're sure to enjoy.

    By Sarah Vallie June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • A person makes s'mores over a campfire
    Baking
    Baking By Kathryn Steane June 29th, 2024

    Make Your S'mores A Little More Interesting With One Simple Swap

    S'mores are already a must-have treat regardless of whether you're anywhere near a campfire, but one simple, surprising swap makes them even more irresistible.

    By Kathryn Steane June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Bread dough on a floured cutting board.
    Baking
    Baking By Tim Forster June 29th, 2024

    What To Do If You Accidentally Overproof Your Bread

    Baking bread isn't overly complicated, but it's easy to accidentally overproof your dough, potentially ruining the loaf. Here's what to do if that happens.

    By Tim Forster June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Bowl of ramen noodles
    Tips
    Tips By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024

    Upgrade Your Instant Ramen With One Creamy Ingredient

    Instant ramen is great when you don't feel like cooking, but it can start to feel a bit predictable. Upgrade your bowl of noods with one creamy ingredient.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Open cans of beans
    Shopping
    Shopping By Patricia Grisafi June 29th, 2024

    Ingredients That Will Take Canned Beans Up A Notch

    There are many ways to amp up the flavor of canned beans, and it starts with ingredients. Here are some that will take your next meal at home to the next level.

    By Patricia Grisafi June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • breaking loaf of bread
    Tips
    Tips By Elias Nash June 29th, 2024

    This Is The Best Place To Proof Bread In Your Kitchen

    If you want the absolute best outcome when baking bread, there's one kitchen location in particular that you need to take advantage of when proofing your dough.

    By Elias Nash June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • A woman shopping for grcoeries
    Shopping Tips
    Shopping Tips By Camryn Teder June 29th, 2024

    What You Need To Know Before Shopping At Restaurant Depot

    Restaurant Depot and other restaurant supply stores are great places to buy in mega-bulk, but it helps to know the rules of the road before shopping there.

    By Camryn Teder June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Cooked steak on a plate
    Grilling And Smoking
    Grilling And Smoking By Tim Forster June 29th, 2024

    How Long To Rest Your Steak After Cooking It In The Pan Or On The Grill

    You might hear mixed advice on how long to rest your steak, but there's one timeframe that works for just about every steak, no matter how it's cooked.

    By Tim Forster June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Alton Brown speaking
    Storage And Preservation
    Storage And Preservation By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024

    Alton Brown's Genius Box Fan Technique For Better Dried Herbs

    If you have a bunch of fresh herbs that you want to use up before they go bad, use Alton Brown's genius box fan technique to preserve their quality.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • A Kinder Surpise Egg
    Food History
    Food History By Andrew Amelinckx June 29th, 2024

    Why Kinder Surprise Eggs Are Illegal In The United States

    While we have Kinder Bueno in the U.S., you're not going to spot a Kinder Surprise Egg, which bears a small mystery toy inside. See why the FDA clamped down.

    By Andrew Amelinckx June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Green beans in air fryer
    Cooking
    Cooking By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024

    The Best Way To Get Green Beans Crispy In The Air Fryer

    An air fryer can transform your green beans from soggy to a crispy, delicious snack or side dish. Here's how to prepare them for the best results.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Spread of Fourth of July foods
    Tips
    Tips By Ann Meyer June 28th, 2024

    The Expert Strategy To Choose Side Dishes For The 4th Of July

    Making a July Fourth meal can be daunting when trying to come up with inventive side dishes. After speaking with two experts, we've got the perfect strategy.

    By Ann Meyer June 28th, 2024 Read More
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