What's The Difference Between Refrigerated And Shelf-Stable Pickles?
You might be missing out on the pickle selection at your supermarket because they're in two spots in the store: on the shelf and in the refrigerated section.
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What's Baby Corn And How Is It Different From Regular Corn?
You've seen them, those little yellow spears studding your takeout stir-fry. They look exactly like diminutive cobs of corn, but what are they exactly?
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The Water Swap That Makes Mashed Potatoes So Much Better
Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish, and they can be made 10 times better if you use chicken stock instead of water when boiling the spuds.
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Is There A Difference Between Green Onions And Chives?
Green onions and chives may seem interchangeable, but are they the same plant? Here's what you need to know about these bright, flavorful ingredients.
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A Squeeze Of Lemon Juice Is All You Need For Tastier Watermelon
It's hard to believe that watermelon, already bursting with naturally juicy, sweet flavor, could taste even better. The secret? A squeeze of lemon juice.
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What Are The Origins Of Alabama White Barbecue Sauce?
Hailing from Alabama is the unique white barbecue sauce. This style of BBQ sauce was born out of one pitmaster's desire to serve consistently moist chicken.
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Canned Tuna Is The Key To Simple Lunchtime Quesadillas
It can be easy to get stuck in that old tuna-sandwich rut. But if you're looking to shake things up a bit, consider the lunchtime canned tuna melt quesadilla.
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If You Want To Remove Tomato Skins The Right Way, Put Down The Peeler
If you really want to peel tomatoes properly, the first thing you should do is put down the peeler. There's another, and better, way to prep your tomatoes.
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Mustard On Watermelon Is The Odd Summer Combo We're Not So Sure About
With thousands talking about this mustard on watermelon trend, there has to be something to it. We tested different mustards to see if there is a winning combo.
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The Difference Between Red Hots And White Hots (Other Than Color)
Red and white hots aren't candy. We're talking about hot dogs and their regional variations. A white hot is a frank from New York - here's how they're unique.
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Here's The Fastest Method For Softening Cream Cheese
If you're halfway through a recipe before you realize never took the cream cheese out of the fridge, don't panic. This tip will have it room temp in no time!
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Can You Make Microwave Popcorn Without A Microwave?
If you think that microwaved popcorn can only be made one way, think again. There are other techniques that make this snack easy and approachable to cook up.
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Don't Let Yourself Get Scammed By Overpriced Truffle Fries
Most so-called "truffle fries" are made with synthetic truffle oil. That means you're paying extra money without getting much (or any) actual truffle.
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The Best Mayonnaise You Don't Know About
We'd suspected that this lesser known mayo brand was a winner, and we were right. This is a mayonnaise that truly rivals Duke's, Hellman's, and Kewpie.
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What Gives North Carolina Green Gill Oysters Their Signature Hue?
North Carolina green gill oysters are known for their very distinct color. Here's what gives them that very strange and well-known emerald hue.
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What's The Best Substitute For Buttermilk? (It's Not Milk And Lemons)
Some will tell you to stir up some milk and vinegar and then let it sit to make buttermilk, but there's a much better way to whip up a buttermilk substitution.
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The Canned Soup You Need For Quick And Creamy Pasta
Don't have enough energy to make pasta sauce from scratch at the end of a long day? The can of cream of mushroom soup in your pantry is a quick fix.
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The Key To Melting Cheese For The Ultimate Nachos
There are a few factors that go into properly melting cheese for ooey-gooey nachos, but the most important thing? It boils down to using citric acid.
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Chicago's Favorite Hot Pepper, The Sport Pepper, Explained
All of the ingredients of a Chicago-style hot dog are more or less readily available in every grocery store across the U.S., save one of them: sport peppers.
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Do Truffles Really Need To Cost So Much?
In the food world, it rarely gets more fancy than truffles. Such a seemingly simple ingredient can cost an extravagant amount, but why exactly
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6 Fruits And Vegetables That Are More Hydrating Than We Thought
Step aside watermelon and cucumber! Here are some other delicious fruits and vegetables that pack a terrific and healthy level of hydration.
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Is There A Difference Between Paneer And Halloumi Cheese?
Halloumi and paneer are both fresh and slightly squeaky to the bite, and neither melts when heated - however, there is a key difference between the two cheeses.
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Turn Egg Drop Soup Into A Meal With This Pantry Ingredient
Egg drop soup is the best comfort food, but it's not quite hearty enough to make a meal on its own. This is how you can turn it into a complete entree.
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Why Does Restaurant Ranch Taste So Much Better Than Store-Bought?
Ever wonder why the ranch at restaurants always seems to taste so different than the ranch at home? Well, there are a few key reasons as to why that is.
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Do People Really Eat Peanut Butter And Mayo Sandwiches?
Although they aren't as popular as they once were, peanut butter and mayo sandwiches are still very much a thing in the South. Find out more about their origin.
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What's The Difference Between Old World Pepperoni And The Regular Kind?
Old World (or cupping) pepperoni has taken the pizza world by storm in recent years, but how is this spicy sausage different from regular pepperoni?
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The WWII Ban That Had Home Cooks Inventing Fake Bananas
Times were certainly tough during World War II, so much so that there was even a ban on bananas; home cooks had to get creative and invent their own.
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