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  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    How Giada De Laurentiis Turns Canned Tomatoes Into A Fresh Dip

    Giada De Laurentiis combines blitzed canned tomatoes with creamy whipped ricotta for a flavorful dip that only takes 15 minutes to make.

    By Haley McNamara February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Piles of raw ground beef

    Got The Raw Beef Ick? Here's A Hack To Making No-Touch Beef Patties

    Handling raw beef isn't anyone's favorite part about being in the kitchen. This hack lets you make beef patties without getting your hands dirty.

    By Holly Tishfield February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Person in apron grilling burgers

    12 Mistakes Experts See Home Cooks Make When It Comes To Burgers

    A good burger should be a thing of simplistic beauty. Making a burger isn't complicated, but as we learned, there are plenty of ways to mess it up.

    By Holly Riddle February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • A loaf of sourdough bread in a white Dutch oven

    What Size Dutch Oven Should You Be Using For Sourdough?

    Sourdough bread is perfect baked in a Dutch oven, but what size Dutch oven gives you the best loaf shape? We explore this classic cookware conundrum.

    By Holly Tishfield February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Close-up of a rare steak, with visible muscle fibers

    What Does It Actually Mean To Cut Meat Against The Grain?

    We're often told to cut meat against the grain for the best results -- but what does this actually mean, and why is it important?

    By Joe Hoeffner February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • A person choosing a food item in a grocery store refrigerator

    The Grocery Store Refrigerator Red Flag You Shouldn't Ignore

    When choosing a grocery store to shop at there are a few important red flags you shouldn't ignore, especially when it comes to the refrigerated section.

    By Holly Tishfield February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • A seemingly endless pile of Red kidney Beans

    Louisiana's Best-Kept Food Secret Is A Canned Bean Brand

    In Louisiana, one brand of red beans are the chosen ingredient for homemade baked beans that you'll wish you knew about it sooner.

    By Dylan Murray February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • A leaf-shaped bottle of maple syrup beside a dish of maple syrup and a honeycomb wand

    It's Sap Harvesting Time — So How Do They Turn It Into Maple Syrup?

    When early spring rolls around, it's prime time for making maple syrup. So, how do farmers harvest sap and take it from the tree to the bottle?

    By Holly Tishfield February 4th, 2025 Read More
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    Little Leaf Farms Salad Kits, available in three varieties.

    This Lettuce Company Wants You To Shake Your Salad For $10,000

    Little Leaf Farms is teaming up with The Fitness Marshall to help fans shake their way to fresher, better salads with the Show Us Your Shake Contest.

    By Holly Tishfield February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • A bowl of pasta salad with vegetables

    The Counterintuitive Step That'll Make Your Pasta Salad Irresistible

    Pasta salad is a buffet classic but is often seen as a bland or boring dish. Take your pasta salad up a notch with this simple cooking hack.

    By Holly Tishfield February 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Rolled ice cream in white cups topped with frozen berries

    Why Your Rolled Ice Cream Keeps Failing, And How To Fix It

    Rolled ice cream is a simple dish, but there are a few pitfalls that can mean your recipe ends up failing. Fix rolled ice cream issues with these tips.

    By Holly Tishfield February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • A man loading food into a black air fryer

    Can You Really Bake Brownies In The Air Fryer?

    Chocolate brownies are some of the most satisfying and easiest treats to whip up. But can you make them even easier by baking them in the air fryer?

    By Holly Tishfield February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Small bowl of peeled pearl onions on a wooden table

    Here's How To Properly Peel Pearl Onions

    Regular onions can be a challenge to prep, but the mini version is the final frontier. Here's how to wrangle and properly peel your pearl onions.

    By Carla Vaisman February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • A roll of chocolate chip cookie dough

    How To Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Deliciously Homemade

    Although store-bought refrigerated cookie dough is so easy and convenient, nothing beats homemade, but if you follow this tip, you can have both.

    By Kurt Suchman February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • A bowl of watercress and leek soup.

    The 2-Ingredient Addition Julia Child Used To Enrich Her Watercress Soup

    Julia Child was a huge fan of rich, flavorful foods. That's why it's no surprise she used this simple and nifty technique to enrich her watercress soup.

    By Mathieson Nishimura February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • buffalo chicken wings in basket

    What To Do With Leftover Buffalo Sauce From Wing Night

    If you ever find yourself with a bunch of leftover Buffalo sauce after a fun wing night, don't worry. You have so many delicious options for the leftover sauce!

    By Mathieson Nishimura February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Close up of Ina Garten at event.

    The Sweet Ingredient That Ina Garten Won't Buy Store-Bought

    When Ina Garten offers culinary advice, especially about what store-bought items to use and not use, we listen! Here's one sweet ingredient she makes herself.

    By Allison Beussink February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Pitted cherries in bowl

    Pit Cherries In Seconds With An Easy Chopstick Hack

    Let's face it, cherries are absolutely delicious, but those pesky pits are so annoying. Luckily, a simple chopstick can be your ultimate savior!

    By Mathieson Nishimura February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Cut avocados lying on a dish towel.

    Why You Should Grab A Dish Towel The Next Time You Cut An Avocado

    Let's face it, cutting avocados can be a major pain. Next time you have to cut one, be sure to use a simple dish towel.

    By Mathieson Nishimura February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Salt added to pot of water

    Does Salting Water Actually Make It Boil Faster?

    We've all heard this all important piece of supposed kitchen wisdom: salt makes water boil faster. Let's talk about how true or not this actually is.

    By Mathieson Nishimura February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Hand dipping french fry in ketchup

    The Ketchup Brands You'll Find At Your Favorite Fast Food Restaurants

    You'll be surprised at how many fast food restaurants use the same brand of ketchup. But despite this, there is some variety. These are the most popular brands.

    By Holly Riddle February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • A chef holding a flaming skillet

    Why Is Food Considered Fancy If We Set It On Fire?

    There is nothing in the restaurant world more eye-catching than a tableside dish dancing with flames. But why is it that we find fiery food so fancy?

    By Holly Tishfield February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Finger pressing bagel setting on toaster

    What Does The 'Bagel' Button On A Toaster Even Do?

    The bagel setting on your toaster is actually pretty awesome. Here's what the button does and why it is necessary for a perfectly toasted bagel.

    By Holly Tishfield February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Leftover chocolate and vanilla birthday cake

    The Best Use For Leftover Cake Is Almost Too Obvious

    Sometimes you're stuck with a cake that has seen better days. Whether you messed up a recipe or have leftovers that need an upgrade, this is the hack for you.

    By Holly Tishfield February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Costco food court signage

    Costco's Food Court Fruit Smoothie Just Got Replaced With A Brand New Flavor

    Costco announced that a new smoothie will be available on its food court menu. Will this new flavor avoid the pitfall of its mango smoothie debacle?

    By Maria Scinto February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Someone pulling $100 bills out of a wallet

    What Makes A 'Million Dollar' Recipe? Hint: It's Not The Price

    The tradition of adding "million dollar" to recipe names has been around for a long time, but this modifier isn't indicative of expensive ingredients.

    By Holly Tishfield February 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • fudge brownies on plate

    Step Up Your Boxed Brownies With One Creamy Addition

    Boxed brownies are great, but that doesn't mean they couldn't use with a little upgrade. All it takes is one simple ingredient you probably have on hand.

    By Mathieson Nishimura February 3rd, 2025 Read More
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