Cooking Methods

Take a break from baking bread while the weather is hot!

When you season your vegetables matters more than you might think!

It's the secret ingredient I add to cookies, cakes, and more.

Think of it like a grill and you can use it for quick dinners!

Make a fruit-filling frisbee and reap the rewards later.

Whether you're a novice or a master griller, be sure to steer clear of these five common mistakes.

The right type will make grilling easier.

You might already have it in your pantry.

You just need 10 seconds and a knife!

No tough or chewy ribs with these simple steps.

Plus three ways to use it.

Plus three ways to soak your skewers for better cooking!

Caramelization + convection = perfection every single time.

Effortlessly brilliant.

Follow these guidelines for juicy, never-dry burgers.

It's not just for baking!

Plus how and when to use them.

You'll be wondering why you didn't think of these first.

Give your grill time.

The grill has afforded me a much-needed break. Here's how you can do the same.

Here's exactly how to light your coals with a chimney and some tricks for getting the coals hotter, faster.

Time, temperature, and a reliable thermometer will give you chicken from the grill that is stress-free and delicious.

Repeat after me: No steamer basket, no problem!

Your broiler is just an indoor grill and probably the most underused and under valued tool in your kitchen.

Here are the two best ways to light charcoal for your grill (and how to extinguish the fire safely).

If you've got a brand-new (or a new-to-you) gas grill in your life and you're ready to heat things up outside this summer, we're here to help.

Here's how to make them without a hitch.

Don't cry over broken cake.

You just need four ingredients, some parchment paper, and a slow cooker.

When frozen properly, they can last for up to a year.

Our top pick gave al dente strands and some pockets of buttery softness. Sounds pretty good, yeah?

It's just two ingredients!

Don't let your discard go to waste!

A comprehensive produce guide that covers everything from buying and storing this vibrant spring vegetable to better ways to prepare and cook it.

This 3-step method means perfectly crispy veggies every time.

My mom's "legendary" birthday cake was actually doctored-up cake mix. Here's how she made It incredible.

Keep these simple tips in mind when making this show-stopper.

There's one test that eliminates the guesswork.

From trimming the layers to crumb-coating, here's how to create picture-perfect cakes.

The answers to all your burning bread-baking questions.

Our team is all-in on sourdough. Want to join us? It's the best baking adventure of all, and everything you need to get started is right here.

It takes a fraction of the time!

Hint: It might be on your bar cart.

This gets the beef extra tender without letting the veggies fall apart.

Somewhere between hitting pause and baking twice!

My mother might disown me, as might some of my cooking buddies. But I have to report the truth, and this method simply worked beautifully.

Cooking brown rice like pasta results in perfectly fluffy rice every single time.

Don't toss it out! It's still salvageable.

You need this in your pantry.

Here's what you can do to ensure tall results.

The secret is in your pantry.

Take any recipe, add these tips, and mind-blowing chocolate cookies are yours.

This is the month when all I crave are warm, freshly baked cookies on repeat.

We rated them based on color, sheen, and consistency of browning.

Even though the gluten-free market has come a long way, there’s still a lot to learn, if you’re trying to make the switch.

There might be some actual legit science behind why adding ice water to white cake is such a brilliant move.

This year I'm not risking any late arrivals, and you don't need to either.

Even if you've made beef stew in your Dutch oven or slow cooker, you're gonna want to read this.

A pinch of savory spice is my favorite trick for giving cookies an extra, and sometimes unexpected boost of flavor.

It adds a complex, almost nutty flavor to nearly any baked good.

If puff pastry isn't working for you, it may not be properly thawed.

It didn't take much to turn me into a convert.

Spoiler alert: It's not on the lip of a bowl.

No more shrunken filling or soggy crusts!

Pie scraps can be a problem. Fortunately, the solution is delicious.

This little tip from Sister Pie is totally changing our baking.

No, really. You've got to try this.

We compared the time, texture, and taste of each method.

It's so much faster and easier!

This is next-level Instant Pot usage ...

Soggy capers are a thing of the past.

And none that we hated.