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  • Grilled steak and bell pepper on cutting board

    The Steak Cooking Mistake To Avoid, Unless You Want Dried Out Meat

    Cooking steak can go haywire in seemingly countless ways, but our expert sets you on solid footing in front of your grill so the meat isn’t a dried-out mess.

    By Rolland Judd 6 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of fried rice

    Unlock Fried Rice's Inner Umami Instantly With Just A Few Dashes Of This Liquid

    Fried rice is delicious enough on its own, but one ingredient you may already have in your kitchen cupboards can take it to the next level quickly.

    By Moriah House 7 days ago Read More
  • Three raw tuna steaks on wood board with herb sprigs and lemon slices

    You're Probably Flavoring Tuna Steaks Completely Wrong — Here's The Easy Fix

    Lots of recipes call for this common cooking technique, but you might actually be making a mistake if you're preparing your tuna steaks this way.

    By Rolland Judd 7 days ago Read More
  • Whole raw chicken in slow cooker with lemon slices and seasoning

    Slow Cooker Poultry Has So Much More Flavor When You Position The Bird This Way

    A great slow cooker chicken recipe is about more than seasonings and ingredients. The way you arrange the poultry has a huge impact on the final dish.

    By Rolland Judd 7 days ago Read More
  • Top view of a bowl of fried rice with fork and lemon slices

    Bring Loads Of Umami To Fried Rice With One Liquid Addition

    One key ingredient can transform your fried rice from common to exceptional. This sweet, tangy addition elevates the dish by bringing extra umami.

    By Erica Martinez 8 days ago Read More
  • A home cook adds olive oil to a recipe in a metal bowl

    Why You Should Add Salad Dressing To The Bowl First

    Building a salad starting with the dressing on the bottom? Adding salad dressing to the bowl first leads to big flavor, leaving no lettuce leaf behind.

    By Haley McNamara 8 days ago Read More
  • A steak cooked rare on a plate.

    The Flavorful Addition That Makes Restaurant Steak Taste So Good

    Ever had a restaurant steak and wondered why it tastes so much better than yours? Find out what makes it so flavorful (and whether you recreate it at home).

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 days ago Read More
  • refried beans in a blue bowl

    How To Make Homemade Refried Beans Taste Like They Came From A Restaurant

    If you're not using this ingredient and technique, there's no way your homemade refried beans compare to what you'd get from a Mexican restaurant.

    By Maria Scinto 10 days ago Read More
  • Raw filets of salmon on a wooden board with lemon wedges and garlic cloves in the background

    This Is The Only Time You Should Ever Put Fish In A Slow Cooker

    Beef in a slow cooker? Yes. Chicken? For sure. But fish? We can see your hesitation from here. But our expert says that it's doable — with the right fish.

    By Joe Hoeffner 10 days ago Read More
  • A small black skillet filled with fluffy scrambled eggs

    The Single Addition That Makes Scrambled Eggs Fluffy Like Clouds

    There are many ways to cook eggs, but perhaps one of the best ways is by scrambling them. To achieve the fluffiest results, you have to add this one ingredient.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 10 days ago Read More
  • Mexican-style tomato salsa with chips

    Why Restaurant Salsa Is Always Better Than What You Make At Home

    Salsa is versatile and easy to make at home, but the kind you get at restaurants always seems to blow homemade salsa out of the water. How do they do it?

    By Mariana Zapata 11 days ago Read More
  • Plastic cup with iced tea, lemon slice, and mint sprig on wooden table

    The Best Homemade Iced Tea Starts With The Water

    Brewing a perfect pitcher of iced tea requires more than just high-quality tea leaves and plenty of ice. You also need the right kind of water.

    By Rolland Judd 11 days ago Read More
  • A poached egg on toast with avocado and smoked salmon

    The Simple Ingredient Swap For More Flavorful Poached Eggs

    Level up the delicately creamy yolks and tender whites of perfectly poached eggs with the ingredient swap that infuses each bite with savory, earthy flavor.

    By Maria Scinto 11 days ago Read More
  • Smiley fries piled up on a conveyor belt

    How Do Smiley Fries Get Their Iconic Grin? We Found Out Exactly How They're Made

    Want to know how to make a french fry smile? We reveal the secret to creating smiley fries, the happiest side dish currently residing in your freezer.

    By Rolland Judd 12 days ago Read More
  • Halved hard-boiled eggs on a wooden surface

    The Key To Achieving Perfectly Centered Hard-Boiled Egg Yolks Every Time

    Whether you're making plain ol' hard-boiled eggs or deviled eggs, make sure your yolk comes out centered with these simple tips from an expert chef.

    By Maria Scinto 12 days ago Read More
  • Cooked green beans in a glass bowl on wooden board

    How Long You Should Boil Fresh Green Beans For The Best Bite

    Boiled green beans can be snappy and bright, or they can be mushy and flat-tasting. Here's how to make sure they come out perfectly every time.

    By Erica Martinez 12 days ago Read More
  • Slow cooker with bowls of chili

    Avoid Soggy Slow Cooker Meals With This Easy Towel Trick

    Have you ever cracked open the slow cooker after a few hours and noticed your meal is a little watered down? Never worry about it again with this expert tip.

    By Moriah House 12 days ago Read More
  • A Starbucks eggnog latte next to an iced coffee with eggnog cold foam

    Review: Starbucks' Eggnog Latte And Eggnog Cold Foam Duo Isn't The Festive Flavor We Hoped For

    Eggnog is a seasonal favorite for many, but how well does Starbucks deliver with its holiday lineup featuring the eggy and creamy spiced flavor?

    By Fletcher Huntley 12 days ago Read More
  • Stack of tortillas

    Make Your Tacos Taste Restaurant-Style By Remembering This Tortilla Trick

    A lot may separate your tacos from a restaurant’s, but you can start to bridge the gap by following our expert’s advice on what to do with your tortillas.

    By Jonathan Kesh 12 days ago Read More
  • Overcooked steak on a plate over grill

    Bring A Juicy Bite Back Into Overcooked Steak With This BBQ Trick

    You’ll no longer have to admit defeat when you overcook steak if you adopt this expert-approved BBQ hack. The meat will not only be revived but full of flavor.

    By Rolland Judd 13 days ago Read More
  • Vegetables boiling in a pot

    Do You Start With Hot Or Cold Water When Boiling Veggies? Here's The Easy Tell

    While boiling vegetables seems simple, success hinges entirely on whether they are added to the pot before or after the water reaches a rolling boil.

    By Cassie Womack 13 days ago Read More
  • Unfrosted chocolate cake on white surface

    The Cake Baking Tool That Promises Soft Edges — But Is It Worth It?

    Do your cakes keep turning out crispy instead of soft edges? Our expert weighs in on whether you should shell out the money for this special tool that may help.

    By Rolland Judd 14 days ago Read More
  • A butcher holding a tray of meat.

    The Best Way To Save Money At Your Local Butcher Shop

    Butcher shops have a reputation for being pricier than what you can find at the local supermarket, but that's not always the case. Here's how to save money.

    By Joe Hoeffner 15 days ago Read More
  • Slow cooker and bowls of chili

    The Boozy Slow-Cooker Blunder That's Ruining A Taste Of Dinner

    Cooking with alcohol is a great way to imbue your cooking with a booze's various nuances, but if you're using a slow cooker, you need to follow this expert tip.

    By Jonathan Kesh 15 days ago Read More
  • A pair of hands peels the shell from a hard-boiled egg

    The Expert Method For Hard-Boiled Egg Shells That Slip Off With Ease

    Ask anyone about how to peel a hard-boiled egg and you'll get any lots of ideas. Forget all of those: There's a set of criteria that can help make peeling easy.

    By Rolland Judd 15 days ago Read More
  • Sliced banana bread on a plate with caramel sauce and fresh bananas

    The Flavor-Enhancing Step To Give Bananas Before Making Bread For A Show-Stopping Loaf

    Turn bleh-nana bread into a show-stopper with this flavor-boosting step that adds rich, buttery sweetness to your bananas, for the most tender banana bread.

    By Haley McNamara 15 days ago Read More
  • Roasted turkey with mashed potatoes and small pumpkins

    The Best Wine To Pair With Your Thanksgiving Turkey, According To A Sommelier

    The best wine to pair with Thanksgiving turkey tastes crisp and refreshing, complementing both light and dark meat, and Aunt Mildred's sweet potato casserole.

    By Erica Martinez 16 days ago Read More
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