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  • A strawberry smoothie being poured into a glass beside fresh strawberries

    This Simple Mistake Stopping You From Making Restaurant Worthy Smoothies

    Making smoothies is easy, but making them well is surprisingly challenging. This simple mistake is one you're probably overlooking if you want premium quality.

    By Dylan Murray 4 months ago Read More
  • Bobby Flay wears sunglasses and a microphone at an event

    The Easy Way Bobby Flay Instantly Upgrades Mayo

    Even a perfect condiment like mayo can always use a little boost. Here's how Bobby Flay easily upgrades mayo by stirring in the hottest little pantry staple.

    By Dylan Murray 4 months ago Read More
  • Plate of pork carnitas tacos with red onion and limes

    A Sweet Pantry Staple Is Your Ticket To Caramelized Pork Carnitas

    Carnitas turn pork into crispy, delicious perfection when cooked traditionally, which often means lard. But you have a kitchen staple that works even better.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 4 months ago Read More
  • Red pasta sauce in a pot

    The Underrated Spice And Meat Combo That Belongs In Tomato Sauce

    It seems like everyone has their own tomato sauce blend, but this underrated spice and meat combo is one you should add to your culinary repertoire.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • Links of breakfast sausage on white plate

    The Best Breakfast Sausage Links Are Ultra Juicy And Flavorful

    For breakfast sausage links that have the perfect texture and a crowd-pleasing flavor, this brand beat out all the others in The Takeout's taste test.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 4 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of hands pouring a smoothie into a glass.

    What Your Morning Smoothie Needs To Be A Complete And Satisfying Breakfast

    A morning smoothie is only as good as the ingredients you put inside of it. For a complete and satisfying breakfast, these are the ingredients to use.

    By Cassie Womack 4 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten photographed speaking onstage during a talk with Helen Rosner at the 2019 New Yorker Festival on October 12, 2019 in New York City.

    Why Ina Garten Doesn't Really Like Eating Leftovers

    Ina Garten is best known for her flavorful meals, so it comes as some surprise that she doesn't enjoy eating her own food the next day. Here's why.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 months ago Read More
  • A well-done steak on a white plate with asparagus and cherry tomatoes

    What It Means When Your Steak Tastes Fishy

    If a food item tastes fishy, but isn't fish, you shouldn't eat it. But at some restaurants, you might encounter a fishy-tasting steak — so is it edible?

    By Dylan Murray 4 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of purple shallots

    The Best Way To Mince Shallots Is Also The Easiest

    The shallot, humble but expensive cousin to the onion, can't just be chopped up indiscriminately. Our expert, however, has the shallot mincing 411 you need.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • stack of pancakes garnished with blueberries

    Blend Pancake Batter In An Instant With A Kitchen Tool Hack

    Pancake batter isn't all that difficult to make, but you can whip it up in an instant using this common kitchen tool. Just make sure you know how to do it.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • Woman placing bowl in microwave

    13 Microwave Tips Every Home Cook Should Know

    Beyond simply reheating food, the microwave can be used to cook up more things than you may realize. Here are some tips to heat up your home cooking.

    By Amber Winston 4 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten attends

    The Intense Number Of Times Ina Garten Tests Recipes Before They Go Into One Of Her Cookbooks

    Cooking seems like an effortless delight to chef Ina Garten. So it might surprise you to learn she pains over the recipes in her cookbooks with countless tests.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 months ago Read More
  • Well done steak and french fries

    How To Stop Your Steaks From Turning Gray

    When you cut into a steak, you're looking for lovely shades of red and pink. Gray is never a good look, so here's how to avoid this outcome in the future.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • Potato salad in a wooden bowl

    For A Labor-Free Labor Day Potato Salad, Grab This Kitchen Appliance

    Is it really Labor Day if there isn't a potato salad? While making this dish is easy, there's a kitchen appliance that can help make your salad go smoother.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • Smoked bacon wrapped cheeseburger pickle poppers

    Pickle Poppers Are Low-Key The Best Summer Finger Food. Here's How You Can Make Them

    Pickle poppers, with crunch, tang, richness, and spice, require zero culinary skills, are easy to customize, and might be the perfect summertime finger food.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • A cook salting pasta water as he prepares to boil pasta.

    Yep, It Actually Matters How Much Salt You Add To Pasta Water

    You've been told to salt your pasta water — but why? Here's why you should do it if you aren't already, and just how much salt to add for perfect pasta.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten in 2019

    Ina Garten's 4-Ingredient Summery Dessert Is Too Easy Not To Make

    When the temperatures are soaring, cool off with Ina Garten's fresh and tasty dessert, which requires only 4 ingredients and a few minutes on the stove.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • A tomato and mayo sandwich on thick crusty bread

    Add An Umami Kick To Your Tomato Sandwiches With One Ingredient

    Level up your regular ol' tomato sandwiches with an ingredient that's packed with umami, and treat yourself to the flavor bomb you never knew you needed.

    By Jonathan Kesh 4 months ago Read More
  • Open tuna salad sandwich

    The Simple Swap For Cookout-Inspired Tuna Salad

    Tuna salad is an old classic, but that doesn't mean there aren't new iterations on the formula worth trying. This simple swap brings out big flavor.

    By Jonathan Kesh 4 months ago Read More
  • Top view of cooked ground beef with fresh rosemary garnish in cast iron pan

    Ground Beef Vs Beef Mince: When To Use One Or The Other

    If you thought ground beef and beef mince were the same thing, you aren't the only one who was mistaken. Here's how these two meat products differ.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 months ago Read More
  • Raw salmon slices on cutting board

    Pay The Extra Few Dollars And Skip This Super-Cheap Salmon

    Salmon is already a bit of a splurge financially, so it can be tempting to go for the cheapest option. This salmon variety is one you should skip, though.

    By Mariana Zapata 4 months ago Read More
  • Top view of a classic Caprese salad

    Subtly Elevate Your Caprese Salad With This Staple Vinegar

    The beauty of a great Caprese salad is in its simplicity, which is why this vinegar swap is so great. A drizzle of this vinegar enhances the flavors.

    By Dennis Lee 4 months ago Read More
  • unripe bananas on a brown tablecloth

    Unripe Bananas? Grab Your Air Fryer For A Quick Fix

    If you have a bunch of unripe bananas standing in-between you and a treat, then a handy air fryer may be what you need to get them ready, and fast.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
  • Nonna Ginny cooking with her granddaughter

    We Asked An Italian Nonna Her Secret To The Perfect Pasta Sauce

    When it comes to the perfect pasta sauce, you really can't beat traditional Italian recipes handed down from generation to generation like this Nonna's recipe.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 4 months ago Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis attends the premiere of Neon's

    The Genius Way Giada De Laurentiis Cuts Up Canned Tomatoes For Her Sauces

    Canned tomatoes are an important part of many Italian dishes, and Giada de Laurentiis is an Italian food expert. Here's how the celebrity chef cuts them up.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 months ago Read More
  • Actor and dancer Gene Kelly leaping into the air.

    Gene Kelly's Man Sandwich Puts This Hard-To-Reheat Leftover To Use

    Oscar-nominated actor and dancer Gene Kelly became a Hollywood legend thanks to his athletic, masculine choreography. He also made a pretty manly sandwich, too.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling at an event

    Ina Garten's Menu Trick That Makes Hosting Dinner Parties A Lot Less Stressful

    Entertaining can be stressful. However, Ina Garten's strategy for using different cooking methods within a menu can make hosting that dinner party less hectic.

    By Maria Scinto 4 months ago Read More
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