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  • Piping hot dumplings in a bamboo steamer basket

    You Don't Need A Steamer To Steam Your Favorite Foods At Home

    Bamboo trays and UFO-style baskets are cute, but you don't need them to steam your favorite foods at home. Here's how to DIY a steamer sitch stat.

    By Kurt Suchman 4 months ago Read More
  • Using a piping bag to frost pink cupcakes on a platter

    Yes, You Can Make Food Coloring Right At Home

    Red dye No. 3, it's over, you're blocked, thank you, next. Here's how to leverage the rainbow and make your own food coloring at home from scratch.

    By Erica Martinez 4 months ago Read More
  • The Trader Joe's sign on the exterior of a Trader Joe's location

    Here's Where The Busiest Trader Joe's Store Is Located

    The busiest Trader Joe's store has three times as many check stands and crew members than the average Trader Joe's location, two-stories, and an elevator.

    By Dylan Murray 4 months ago Read More
  • Wooden spoon with a heart-shaped hole in the middle

    Why Do Some Spoons Have A Big Ol' Hole In The Middle?

    You may have wondered why some spoons have a large hole in the middle, but it's there for a reason, and it's not for measuring pasta.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • Baked chicken wings on sheet pan with creamy dipping sauce

    How To Bake Chicken Wings So They Don't Annoyingly Stick To The Pan

    There is nothing worse than baking off homemade chicken wings only for them to stubbornly stick to the pan. Here's how to make sure that never happens again.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • half finished white cake with jam layer

    Give Leftover Cake The Breakfast Treatment And Thank Us Later

    Next time a birthday party passes, leaving you with a daunting amount of leftover cake to get through, you'll be thankful for this simple breakfast trick.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 4 months ago Read More
  • Tomahawk steak smoking on the grill

    How To Use Wood Chips To Give Steak A Smoky Flavor On The Grill

    Get that sweet smoke without shelling out for the smoker. A champion pitmaster unlocks the trick to getting smoky steak using wood chips and your grill.

    By Stephen Bradley 4 months ago Read More
  • A woman cracks eggs into a frying pan

    Elevate Your Everyday Eggs With A Simple Plate Trick

    Your eggs could be living their best lives, but you didn't do the plate trick. Here's how to elevate your scrambles and sunnies to their full potential.

    By Cassie Womack 4 months ago Read More
  • Carrot cake with walnuts and carrot fondant as garnish

    Why You Shouldn't Buy Pre-Shredded Carrots For Carrot Cake

    Using pre-shredded carrots for a carrot cake is the same as using fresh vegetables, right? Not at all. Read a baking expert's reasons why here.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 4 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of a Mallard duck in the water

    What Part Of The Duck Is In Duck Sauce?

    It's a question that has perplexed Chinese-American takeout fans for decades: Exactly how much duck is in duck sauce? The answer is finally revealed.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • Corn on the cob in green corn husks

    Don't Throw Out Husks From Corn — Here's How To Use Them Instead

    It's so satisfying when every bit of an ingredient gets put to use. You'll be surprised at what you can do with those corn husks that you usually throw away!

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • Hot coals.

    The Savvy Way To Roast Food When Your Grill Grates Are Too Full To Use

    If you're looking for a new way to load up your grill this year, this savvy cooking method has roots from ancient history but remains popular today.

    By Cassie Womack 4 months ago Read More
  • hands opening a can of beans with a can opener

    Generic Vs. Brand Name Canned Food: Is There Really Even A Difference?

    Connoisseurs of canned cuisine have long wondered whether there was actually any difference between name brand canned goods and their store brand counterparts.

    By Jonita Davis 4 months ago Read More
  • Cans of Spam

    Spam Myths We Really Need To Stop Believing

    There's more to Spam than you might think. These are some common Spam myths we all really need to stop believing, because they are just not true.

    By Anita Surewicz 4 months ago Read More
  • Close-up view of a bowl of miso ramen with pork, green onions, and egg

    Here's How To Know If Your Miso Soup Is Gluten-Free

    Miso soup seems like it would be totally gluten-free but is it really? Here's everything you need to know about the gluten content of miso paste.

    By Cassie Womack 4 months ago Read More
  • cupcakes decorated with frosting flowers

    Russian Piping Tips Are The Answer To Your Buttercream Woes

    Creating beautiful buttercream decorations for your cakes doesn't need to be difficult. With the right tools, show-topping desserts are just a squeeze away.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • Homemade green goddess dressing with basil and herbs

    How Green Goddess Salad Dressing Got Its Elegant Name

    The fascinating history of how the Green Goddess salad dressing was named actually had nothing to do with the ingredients or the color.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • range of different vegetables available at buffet

    Seriously, Think Twice Before Eating Cut Melon From A Buffet

    The platters of fresh fruit like melons are in abundance on a buffet table, looking deliciously inviting, but you should steer clear for an important reason.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 4 months ago Read More
  • A brown bowl with strips of fresh beef jerky in it

    The Best Way To Store Homemade Beef Jerky For Maximum Freshness

    Although considered shelf-stable and not overly sensitive to room-temperature, long-term freshness of homemade beef jerky still requires proper storage.

    By Dylan Murray 4 months ago Read More
  • buying a bottle of olive oil at supermarket

    What You Need To Look For When Buying Olive Oil In Bulk

    No matter what kind, olive oil lasts longer the less it is exposed to light and oxygen, and this particular packaging is the best when buying in bulk.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 4 months ago Read More
  • Woman adding fruit to blender

    Food Processor Vs. Blender: What Makes Them Different?

    The food processor and blender are similar appliances that help get your delicious recipes to the table faster. But they're designed for different tasks.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • two slices of pizza topped with mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and basil on a white plate

    Here's How To Enjoy Homemade Pizza Night Without Turning On The Oven

    Whether your oven is on the fritz or you just don't want to heat up the house so much, there are plenty of alternative methods for cooking delicious pizza.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • A bottle of red wine being poured into a pot of meat and vegetables

    The Absolute Best Kind Of Red Wine To Use For Pot Roast

    Red wine is perfect for pot roast because its bold flavors and tannins complement the hearty beef -- but which kind works best? We asked a chef.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • Bouquet garni of fresh herbs

    How To Make A Bouquet Garni If You Don't Have Twine

    Don't let your plans for a delicious homemade stock get derailed just because you don't have the twine to make a bouquet garni. Here's what to use instead.

    By Haley McNamara 4 months ago Read More
  • chocolate layered cake with one slice neatly cut out

    The Genius Knife Hack That'll Change How You Slice Desserts Forever

    Slicing desserts can get messy with the sugary goodness sticking to the knife as you try to perfect even slices but this tip will save the day.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 4 months ago Read More
  • Cooked crispy bacon strips on a wooden board

    How To Reheat Bacon For That First-Day Crispiness

    Cold bacon often loses its crunch, and crisping it back up can be a challenge. But there's one easy way to revive that crispy texture.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 4 months ago Read More
  • pepperoni pizza garnished with basil leaves sitting on a wooden plate covered with brown paper

    Give Homemade Pizza Dough A Texture Upgrade In One Step

    Whipping up a homemade pie to rival (or best) that of your local pizzeria doesn't always mean more work, sometimes it's just about knowing the insider tricks.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
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