Stem Or No Stem: How You Should Prepare Rosemary For Your Dishes
Rosemary can be a fragrant and versatile herb, but how should you prepare it when cooking? Chef Marcus Samuelsson shared his advice to get the best flavor.
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Add Depth To Your Pesto With This Single Umami Ingredient
Pesto can be made with all sorts of delicious herbs and nuts, and still be pesto. But adding this single ingredient umami bump will make your pesto the best-o.
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Watch Out For This One Red Flag When Buying Lobster At The Store
You might not have a lot of experience buying lobster, so let this expert’s advice guide you the next time you’re staring at a tank full of crustaceans.
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12 Mistakes Chefs See Everyone Make When Cooking With Salt
Salt is used so often that it's easy to fall into habits that sabotage your home-cooked dish. Here's what we're doing wrong, according to the experts.
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Here's How To Cook Up Juicy Prime Rib At High Altitude
It can already be a little tricky to keep homemade prime rib moist and juicy, and it is even more challenging to nail this dish when cooking at high altitudes.
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The Key To Keeping The Fire On Your Charcoal Grill Alive All Night Long
An expert told us what adjustments to make to a grill to keep it going for hours and explained how to avoid the need to add more wood and charcoal as it burns.
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Kitchen Tools You Shouldn't Waste Your Money Buying
It’s hard to imagine life without certain kitchen tools. But according to experts, many seemingly practical gadgets are actually unnecessary.
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Why You Shouldn't Use This Aluminum Foil Hack To Sharpen Dull Knives
You may have seen claims online that a simple piece of aluminum foil can sharpen your dull kitchen knives, but this expert says you should avoid the hack.
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Give Your Hot Dogs A Briney Kick With This Classic Korean Condiment
You can impart a lot of extra flavor into hot dogs depending on how you cook them, and expert Kevin Cencula told The Takeout to add this ingredient.
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Store Your Bread In This Material For An Eco-Friendly Solution To Plastic
Plastic isn't very sustainable, and storing bread in it actually affects the quality of the loaf. Here's how you should stash bread instead.
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Why Used Oil Is Actually Grilling's Best Kept Secret
Yes, you can recycle used cooking oil (as long as you clean it first). But there's another secret use for your leftover oil that makes grilling prep a breeze.
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New To Cooking? Avoid This Finicky Knife (At First)
Want to get dinner on the table without losing a finger? Skip this knife when you're learning to cook, and know what to look for when you're ready to commit.
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Keep Your Bread Fresh For Longer With This Unconventional Vegetable Hack
Bread inevitably will become stale or moldy over time, but keep it fresh for as long as possible with this simple yet unusual trick with a common vegetable.
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The Prepared Food You'll Want To Avoid Buying From The Grocery Store
This iconic side dish is surprisingly easy to prepare at home, and it can be a lot cheaper and tastier than anything you'll find on grocery shelves.
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How To Ensure Your Portobello Mushrooms Don't Come Out Soggy
Portobello mushrooms are hearty and flavorful but easy to cook incorrectly. Here's how to avoid soggy results and make sure yours turns out perfect every time.
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For A Better Tasting Cup Of Joe, Don't Skip This Coffee Filter Step Before Brewing
There are many tips and tricks to improve your cup of coffee, but there's one involving your filter which might make a big difference in your daily brew.
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Here's The Reason Homemade Bread Never Has That Bakery Fluff To It
Try as you might, your bread always seems to lack one element: that fresh-from-the-bakery fluffiness. But there's a hack or two to make your bread fluffy.
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The Dangerous Grilling Mistake That Often Goes Unnoticed
There's a lot that goes into grilling properly and safely. Here's one consideration you may be overlooking and why missing it is a recipe for disaster.
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Review: Sonic's Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake Is Ho-Ho-Hum, While The Pretzel Bacon Double Sonic Smasher Is A True Treat
Are the new Pretzel Bacon Double Sonic Smasher and Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake worthy additions to the Sonic canon? We tried them to find out.
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Yes, You Can (And Should) Freeze Fresh Pasta. Here's How To Do It
Once you go through the effort of making fresh pasta, don't let it go to waste. The best way to maintain its quality is to store fresh pasta in the freezer.
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The Distinct Alcohol You Should Be Adding To Lemonade
Whether you are making lemon cocktails or mocktails for a summer soirée, you can use this unexpected spirit to give your drinks a burst of botanical flavor.
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Stop Reheating Cold Coffee In The Microwave And Use This Gadget Instead
For many coffee drinkers, there is nothing worse than a lukewarm cup of joe -- but do not be tempted to pop that mug in the microwave! Instead, use his gizmo.
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How Your Local Grocery Store Decides What Goes On Sale
Grocery chains often rotate through a variety of sales from week to week, and The Takeout asked an expert about how they choose what gets discounted.
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Why You Won't See Italians Dip Bread In Oil Before A Meal
Dipping bread in olive oil has become a hallmark of Italian-American restaurant dining, but The Takeout asked an expert if this is real Italian tradition.
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How One Extra Prep Step Totally Transforms Your Tortellini Dish
Elevate your favorite tortellini recipes by using this expert-endorsed cooking method that will enhance the pasta's flavor and give it a satisfying texture.
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The Best Cut Of Steak To Serve Rare
Overcooking a steak can be seen as a waste of meat, but what about undercooking? According to one executive chef, this cut of beef is best served rare.
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The Sneaky Reason Your Supermarket's Bakery Is Located In The Front Of The Store
Does it smell like fresh-baked bread, and accidentally filling your shopping cart with donuts? Here's why your grocery store bakery is the star of the show.
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