Skills

It's the key to thickening without lumps.

There's no need to toss them.

It goes with everything.

I stand by my choice.

These muffins look so good.

No, it's not the microwave.

Believe it or not, there is a method.

They don’t have to be secret family recipes — just recipes you eat with your family.

Spoiler, it’s not red.

We don’t have a ton of Thanksgiving traditions in my family. To be honest, I haven’t celebrated the holiday with my immediate family for almost two decades. Once I moved across the country to New York, plane tickets to California were always too expensive to justify flying home just a month before Christmas, and I became accustomed to figuring out my own dinner plans with a different group of friends each year, depending on who else was an orphan.

You already have it in your pantry.

It's so speedy.

It's important to know which to use when.

A peek into the wide world of edible fungi.

“It has lots of flavor,” Garten says.

“It’s just so luxurious — and perfect for garlic-lovers like me.”

Following a few simple rules goes a long way.

It might already be in your pantry.

It's a toss-up.

One ingredient cake game-changer.

This trick will help your spaghetti reach new flavor heights.

Don't throw them away.

Keep it tender.

Spoiler: It doesn't last forever.

It seems counterintuitive, but trust us.

No more sad, slimy mushrooms.

I’d never have thought to do it this way.

Don't run to the store just yet.

Smarter, not harder.

The easiest grab-and-go breakfast that’s packed with protein.

A little work now will go a long way later.

Optimize your freezer.

First of all, it’s not a nut.

Say bye to sad-looking (and tasting!) herbs.

I don’t cook salmon any other way.

Think outside the carton.

Perfect stuffing is within your reach.

It’s worth a little extra effort for better beans.

It’s shockingly good.

It’s almost too easy.

No sad, dry rolls here.

All sugar is not created equal.

Plus which varieties are best for savory cooking.

Work smarter, not harder.

You don’t even need any extra tools!

No need to run to the store.

Your smoke alarm will thank you.

The nice part? There are no additional tools required.

It makes a big difference.

Don't become a victim of number 3.

It seems counterintuitive, but trust us.

Save yourself some stress and make it ahead of time.

Sorry, I don’t make the rules!

Once you know about these, you’ll always have them on hand.

Never throw away an empty bottle of Heinz.

Take it from a former professional baker.

While there are many pumpkin recipes that use a full can of pumpkin purée, there are others that don’t. Finding a good use for leftovers can sometimes prove challenging. When in doubt: freeze it! Simply spoon the leftover purée into an ice cube tray and place it in the freezer. After the cubes are frozen, remove them from the tray and store in a freezer container or zip-top bag. Defrost them in the fridge the night before you’re ready to cook.

No soggy bottoms here.

What can’t brown butter do?

I’m a convert.