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  • An opened instant pot in an empty kitchen

    Can You Really Make Burgers In An Instant Pot

    Traditionally, burgers are cooked on the stovetop or over a hot grill, but are those really your only options? Are Instant Pots the secret burger hack you need?

    By Antoinette Goldberg 12 months ago Read More
  • A plate holding two burritos cut in half on a placemat

    How To Warm Up Your Leftover Burrito Without Destroying It

    With a combination of hot and cold ingredients wrapped in a sometimes soft, sometimes crisp tortilla, reheating burritos can be a minefield. But it can be done.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 12 months ago Read More
  • Whole, crispy roast chicken in a cast iron skillet with roasted veggies

    How Boiling Water Gets Your Roast Chicken Skin Shatteringly Crispy

    If you're struggling to get roasted chicken's skin golden and crispy, this boiling water trick is an absolute must-know. You'll never roast chicken another way.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of creamy soup with parsley and mushrooms on top of a wooden cutting board with toast

    Can You Make Soup In An Air Fryer?

    Air fryers have become a go-to kitchen essential, and can seemingly cook just about anything. So does that mean you can use the appliance to make soup?

    By Antoinette Goldberg 12 months ago Read More
  • Cooked smoked ham hocks with spices on a small plate with a fork

    Smoked Vs Unsmoked Ham Hocks: When To Use Each One

    Ham hocks come in both smoked and unsmoked form. That may not seem like much of a difference, but this is why you'd want to choose one over the other.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • Vegetable platter with ranch dip

    Make Cruditè Extra Fancy With A Simple Butter Trick

    Butter makes pretty much everything better, including that typically overlooked platter of raw vegetables. Here's how to make crudités the star of the show.

    By Haley McNamara 12 months ago Read More
  • oil from a container

    Vegetable Oil Pours So Much Better With The Help Of A Fork

    Bottles of oil are well-sealed and meant to be poured, but if you need a drizzle, this hack will keep your oil freshest and give you ease of use.

    By Jonita Davis 12 months ago Read More
  • Jalapeño poppers with cheese cooking on a grill with flames

    The Key Ingredient For Jalapeño Poppers With A Smoky Twist

    Jalapeño poppers are a classic appetizer. To take them to the next level, just add one extra ingredient for a savory, salty, smoky twist.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 12 months ago Read More
  • a pie in an air fryer

    Can You Really Make Pie In An Air Fryer?

    The air fryer is a popular appliance because it can seemingly cook anything, but can it bake a pie? Here's what you need to know before trying.

    By Jonita Davis 12 months ago Read More
  • Pumpkin purée in a white bowl on a kitchen towel

    The Secret To Elevating The Flavor Of Canned Pumpkin Lies In Your Oven

    Canned pumpkin doesn't always deliver the richness you're looking for. But all you really need to elevate the taste and texture is your oven.

    By Carla Vaisman 12 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, wrapped around a fork

    The Classic British Ingredient You Need For Umami-Packed Pasta Sauce

    It's so easy to give your pasta sauce a boost of umami-rich flavor -- you just need one classic British ingredient.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • A bottle of hot sauce with red chilis surrounding it

    Thicken Hot Sauce In An Instant With A Pantry Staple

    If you want to fight against watery hot sauce, then look to a simple pantry staple. This one ingredient can work wonders when it comes to thickening sauces.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 12 months ago Read More
  • A close up of corn with melted butter on top

    Put Down The Knife. There's A Better Way To Butter Your Corn

    If you want to butter your corn without using a knife, then there is a simple (and fun) hack to try out. Just trust us and put down that knife!

    By Antoinette Goldberg 12 months ago Read More
  • Seafood boil with shrimp, corn, sausage, and potatoes on brown paper

    The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Making A Seafood Boil

    If you're investing the time and money in putting together a seafood boil, you'd better do it right! Don't ruin all those ingredients by making this mistake.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • sandwich ingredients chopped and sliced on a wooden cutting board

    Tired Of Sandwiches? Turn Them Into Salads

    Sandwiches are out, and sandwich salads are in. If you're tired of your typical lunchtime go-to, here's how to transform your favorite sandwich into a salad.

    By Haley McNamara 12 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of Southwestern chili with shredded cheese on top

    The Grain That Deserves A Spot In Your Next Bowl Of Chili

    The next time you're craving a warm, hearty, and spicy bowl of chili, do yourself a favor and grab this dependable grain from your pantry, too.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • Cornbread inside a cast iron skillet with a few slices missing

    How To Make Jiffy Cornbread Better: Add A Spicy Twist

    Cornbread is a fantastic addition to almost any meal, because it complements so many other dishes, but don't be afraid to add a little heat to it.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • Salad with grilled chicken strips on top

    Don't Add Plain Chicken To Your Salads — Spice It Up With One Extra Ingredient

    Plain chicken can be bland, forgettable, and totally boring, even when you mix it into a salad. Instead, use this one fiery ingredient to amp up the flavor!

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • Winter produce including squash, persimmons , and citrus fruits

    How To Shop For Wintertime Groceries

    Grocery shopping has become more selective but there are some winter-specific tips that can save you money while finding some unique and tasty items.

    By Kurt Suchman 12 months ago Read More
  • Open-faced tuna salad sandwich with avocado and tomato

    Why Restaurant Tuna Salad Is Almost Always Better Than Homemade

    Tuna salad is a seemingly simple lunch staple, but a few factors make all the difference when it comes to restaurant tuna salad versus what you make at home.

    By Karenna Glover 12 months ago Read More
  • white cow grazing on grass in the pasture

    Does Grass-Fed Beef Actually Taste Different From Grain-Fed?

    There are plenty of associations we make with grass-fed and grain-fed beef, but at the end of the day they're both beef. Do they really taste any different?

    By Jonita Davis 12 months ago Read More
  • cheesy crab dip with crackers

    Are You Supposed To Heat Up Crab Dip?

    If you're planning on serving crab dip to some guests, you may be wondering if you should bother to heat it up first. Is it typically served hot or cold?

    By Maria Scinto 12 months ago Read More
  • cooked strips of bacon on a black surface

    The Best Way To Cook Bacon With Absolutely No Mess

    Nobody is disputing how tasty bacon is, but not everyone loves cleaning up after. If you're tired of scrubbing grease off the stove, this method is mess-free.

    By Maria Scinto 12 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of soup with a crab leg on top

    Is She-Crab Soup Really That Different From Bisque?

    For people living near the ocean, two popular ways to prepare crab are she-crab soup and crab bisque, but how different is she-crab soup from bisque really?

    By Antoinette Goldberg 12 months ago Read More
  • Pile of Hass avocados

    There Are So Many Kinds Of Avocados — So Why Is The Hass King Of Them All?

    There are over 500 varieties of avocados available in the world, and yet the Hass is the most popular, for several good reasons.

    By Carla Vaisman 12 months ago Read More
  • Someone in the kitchen flipping pancakes with a spatula

    The Actual Difference Between Crepes And Pancakes

    While crepes and pancakes are both tasty treats often served at breakfast, they're not as similar as many people assume: here's the difference.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 months ago Read More
  • Four bottles of yellow mustard

    Why Exactly Is Mustard So Yellow?

    Mustard is made from ground seeds, which range from white to brown to black in color -- so why is the condiment so yellow?

    By Joe Hoeffner 12 months ago Read More
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