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  • A cluttered kitchen counter in a home.

    It's Past Time To Remove These Things From Your Kitchen Counters

    Cluttered kitchen counters make cooking unnecessarily stressful. To rectify this, there are a few things you should remove from your kitchen counters.

    By Haley McNamara 2 months ago Read More
  • Loaf of sourdough bread cut into slices on a striped cloth

    How To Properly Store Sourdough Bread So It Stays Fresh For Longer

    Whether you’re baking sourdough or buying it at the store, it’s important to store it the right way so it stays fresh. We asked a pro baker for some tips.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • Close-up on three cans of Pringles on a supermarket shelf.

    Potato Chips Or Something Else: What's The Deal With Pringles?

    If you open a bag of regular potato chips, you'll find a bunch of irregular shaped slices of fried potatoes, but Pringles are uniform for a good reason.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 months ago Read More
  • A sprouted whole brown onion

    Are Sprouted Onions Safe To Eat And Cook With?

    It may look alarming when onions start to sprout, but are they actually safe to eat or do you need to toss them? Here’s what you need to know.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 2 months ago Read More
  • hand taking a piece of a sliced cake cooling on a wire rack

    How Long You Should Really Cool A Cake Before Frosting It

    Properly waiting for a cake to cool before you can frost it is not for the impatient, so we consulted a decorating expert to find out how long to wait.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • Halal vinyl sticker on a glass door or window

    What's Halal Meat And What Makes It Different From Other Meat?

    You may be familiar of the halal meat term but unaware that it is not a type of meat or the cut, but rather a specific process used for an important reason.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 2 months ago Read More
  • Someone holding a cup of black coffee with two hands

    Save Your Leftover Coffee For The Ultimate Breakfast Upgrade

    Use your leftover coffee to give your breakfast a more flavor and a lot more energy, in a simple but surprising way that you'll wish you thought of sooner.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 2 months ago Read More
  • pomegranate

    Can You Freeze Pomegranate Seeds For Later?

    Pomegranate seeds take some time to extract from the fruit and you may not be wanting to use them all right away, leading some to wonder if they can be frozen.

    By Dennis Lee 2 months ago Read More
  • Four dry-aged pieces of meat sitting on a counter.

    How To Age Meat Safely At Home

    Dry aged steak is often a popular choice on restaurant menus and is known for its intense flavor. Can you recreate this by dry aging meat at home?

    By Jacob Smith 2 months ago Read More
  • Hands holding bunch of asparagus

    14 Mistakes You're Making With Asparagus

    When you're making a meal with asparagus, it can be a tasty side dish ... or it can turn out soggy and disappointing. Avoid these cooking mistakes.

    By Holly Riddle 2 months ago Read More
  • hand grabbing container of homemade cottage cheese in refrigerator

    Of Course You Can Freeze Cottage Cheese (But Should You?)

    You can freeze just about anything, including cottage cheese. But just because you can freeze it doesn't mean that it'll come out the same as it went in.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 2 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding a bottle of Stock Chocolate liqueur.

    How You Should Be Properly Storing Chocolate Liqueurs

    Unlike most popular alcoholic spirits, chocolate liqueurs require a little know-how if you want to maintain their quality. Here's how to properly store them.

    By Allison Beussink 2 months ago Read More
  • Frozen fruits, vegetables, meats, and bread in boxes and loose

    How To Easily Tell If Something Is Freezer Burned

    It’s easy to tell if your food has developed freezer burn if you know the signs. Here’s what to look out for, and how to prevent it happening in future.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 2 months ago Read More
  • A small glass pitcher of olive oil and a bowl of olives

    Can You Freeze Olive Oil, And Should You?

    The freezer is a great way to preserve the freshness of many different food products. But can you freeze olive oil or does it do more harm than good?

    By Creshonda A. Smith 2 months ago Read More
  • ribs on a barbecue grill

    The Essential Tool To Keep By Your Grill This Summer For The Best BBQ Meat

    We asked Dennis Littley, chef and recipe expert at Ask Chef Dennis, for his exclusive tip on how to get the best grilling results when barbecuing meat.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • White bowl of cabbage coleslaw

    Can You Freeze Coleslaw, And Should You? 

    If you've ever made way too much slaw or ended up with an abundance after a potluck, you may have wondered if freezing coleslaw is actually a good idea.

    By Moriah House 2 months ago Read More
  • A gardener preparing to plant a tomato sprout.

    Can You Really Turn Store-Bought Produce Into Your Very Own Garden?

    If you are considering growing your own fruits and vegetables, you might be thinking of starting with the items you bought from the grocery store.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 months ago Read More
  • Fresh homemade butter on a porcelain dish with some eggs in the background

    Here's How Long Homemade Butter Really Lasts Before Going Bad

    Making your own butter doesn’t take long, and it's easier than you’d think. But how quickly do you have to use it before it starts to spoil?

    By Mariana Zapata 2 months ago Read More
  • crispy fried strips of bacon

    Here's How Long You Can Store Cooked Bacon In The Fridge

    Perfectly cooked and deliciously salty bacon is a real treat, so you definitely do not want any leftovers to go to waste. Here's how long it will stay fresh.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 2 months ago Read More
  • Food left out in a restaurant kitchen.

    The Restaurant Red Flag You Should Never Ever Ignore

    This issue causes food-borne illnesses and surprisingly, full service restaurants are more prone to the red flag than fast food.

    By Cassie Womack 2 months ago Read More
  • Coffee beans in a dark can with a golden scoop

    What Canned Coffee Has That Bagged Coffee Doesn't

    Bagged coffee may come in a greater variety of specialty flavors, but cans have an advantage when it comes to keeping coffee at its best. Here’s why.

    By Kat Olvera 2 months ago Read More
  • Two whole bananas and a bowl of sliced bananas on a table

    Stop Your Sliced Bananas From Turning Brown With One Simple Trick

    Banana slices quickly turn brown once the fruit is exposed to oxygen. But there’s a simple way to preserve that creamy yellow color for longer.

    By Haley McNamara 3 months ago Read More
  • Stacks of lunchboxes representing food prep

    The 2-2-2 Rule To Remember When Creating Your Weekly Meal Plan Menu

    Planning meals is a good tactic if you want to make sure food isn't going to waste. The 2-2-2 rule is a great way to set yourself up for meal prep success.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 3 months ago Read More
  • Pantry jars containing several dried goods.

    Here's How You Should Prepare Your Pantry For A Recession

    As grocery prices go up, as do the chances of a recession, planning for the future may include stocking your pantry, and knowing how to organize it.

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 months ago Read More
  • A person holding a pineapple in a grocery store

    How To Pick A Good Pineapple With A Simple Squeeze 

    A pineapple’s prickly exterior reveals little about the quality of the fruit, but there’s a simple trick to find a ripe one. You just need to squeeze.

    By Moriah House 3 months ago Read More
  • A person picking spices from a shelf.

    Here's The Reason Spices Are Clumping (And How You Can Avoid It)

    Spices that have clumped together are extremely annoying. Happily, there's a reason why spices clump together, and it's easy to stop this from happening.

    By Alba Caraceni 3 months ago Read More
  • A bowl full of blueberries.

    Here's How Long Your Blueberries Will Really Last In The Fridge

    Blueberries are a delicious and healthy addition to cereal and desserts alike. However, these berries often don't last a very long time in the fridge.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 3 months ago Read More
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