Q: I have an All-Clad, Stainless Nonstick 10" frypan. I got it with the intention of cooking without using fats/oils, however, every time I make my beloved scrambled eggs, they stick! What's up with that? 

It feels unnecessary sometimes to take something that's so good in and of itself and change it in any way — a little over the top, or just a waste of time. That is not the case, however, with frying an avocado. It will always be worth it. Here's why:

Even if you keep a clean kitchen, there is a good chance harmful bacteria like E. coli and salmonella may be lurking in a few easily-overlooked areas, according to new report from the public health group NSF International. But for the most part, all you need is warm, soapy water and a little elbow grease to keep these areas clean and germ-free.

As if you need another reason to use a muffin pan besides, well, just making muffins! That should be good enough, we know. But we like it when our kitchen tools do double duty, and it turns out, the ol' muffin pan is quite versatile! Here are 10 other ways you can put it to good use in your kitchen:

There's nothing more refreshing than a glass of cool lemonade on a warm day.  Sure there are those cartons of pre-made stuff and cans of concentrate, but if you'd like to avoid preservatives and flavor enhancers, then there's nothing easier than making your own.  It's really not that hard, and if you keep a supply of simple syrup in the refrigerator, it's actually quite fast.  Read on for our classic lemonade recipe, plus five easy and delicious variations.

Do you crave cookies with perfectly crispy edges and soft, chewy middles, whether you're making oatmeal raisin or mega-dark chocolate chip? The chefs at America's Test Kitchen say that all we have to do is give our cookie dough a break — as in a 10-minute break. Could it be so easy?

The Internet is rife with ideas for using Mason jars, but I rarely encounter new ways to repurpose the metal rings or bands. So I was instantly intrigued by a photo that has been making the rounds on Facebook and Pinterest, involving the use of Mason jar rings to make muffins or cupcakes. Would this really work? 

There are very few savory recipes that don't begin with a chopped onion or that contain minced herbs or garlic.  For a new cook, terms like "medium chop" or "small dice" can be confusing.  Medium compared to what?  How small is small?  And how much trouble can you get into if you small chop something when the recipe says to mince?

Do you own a fryer? Did you know it has magical abilities to bring people together? It's my best kept entertaining secret because it gets people involved with the meal no matter what their culinary preferences. And it's the perfect frugal entertaining companion! Want to know how I put it to use?