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A peek into the wide world of edible fungi.
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Don't throw them away.
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Nutmeg 101: How to Use It (Plus Substitutions!) Skills
First of all, it’s not a nut.
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Say bye to sad-looking (and tasting!) herbs.
Nov 7, 2024
The Simple Restaurant Trick I Never Skip for Perfect Green BeansSkills
It’s worth a little extra effort for better beans.
Nov 4, 2024
My 1-Ingredient Upgrade For the Most Flavorful Rice EverSkills
It’s almost too easy.
Nov 3, 2024
10 Types of Sugar You Should Know (Plus How to Use Them)Skills
All sugar is not created equal.
Nov 1, 2024
The Only Types of Pumpkin I Choose for the Best Pumpkin PieSkills
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Oct 31, 2024
I Make Ina’s (Mostly) Hands-Off Potatoes for Every GatheringSkills
Work smarter, not harder.
Oct 27, 2024
7 Best Substitutes for Cumin (and How to Use Them)Skills
No need to run to the store.
Oct 25, 2024
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It seems counterintuitive, but trust us.
Oct 22, 2024
Chefs Love to Hate This Controversial Pasta ShapeSkills
Sorry, I don’t make the rules!
Oct 21, 2024
26 Delicious Recipes to Make with Leftover Canned Pumpkin PuréeSkills
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.
Oct 18, 2024
The Most Ingenious Trick for Cooking Broccoli (I Tested 7 Methods)Skills
I’m a convert.
Oct 17, 2024
What's the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?Skills
There's more to it than you think.
Oct 17, 2024
American Cheese Is the World's Most Misunderstood CheeseSkills
A cheesy manifesto.
Oct 14, 2024
The Best Way to Get Ultra-Crispy Turkey Skin (We Tested 8 Methods)Skills
The bird was still juicy!
Oct 11, 2024
How to Carve a Turkey Like a ProSkills
Don't be intimidated.
Oct 10, 2024
The Brilliant Roasted Broccoli Trick I’ll Follow ForeverSkills
It takes zero effort.
Oct 7, 2024
The Wrong Way to Thaw a Turkey Overnight (+ How to Do It Safely)Skills
You can do it safely, even when you're pressed for time.
Oct 4, 2024
Exactly When to Take Your Turkey Out of the Freezer (w/ Chart)Skills
Give yourself extra time.
Oct 4, 2024
The Catering Trick for the Best Roasted Potatoes of Your LifeSkills
It makes a huge difference.
Oct 4, 2024
Apple Cider vs. Apple Juice: What's the Real Difference?Skills
Turns out they're both juice.
Oct 3, 2024
How to Reheat Turkey to Keep it Extra Moist and Never DrySkills
No sad, dry turkey here.
Oct 1, 2024
How Many Potatoes Are in a Pound?Skills
Size matters.
Oct 1, 2024
How to Thaw a Frozen Turkey (3 Safe Easy Methods)Skills
Safety first.
Sep 30, 2024
12 Types of Apples Every Apple Lover Should Know About (From Tart to Sweet!)Skills
An apple for every task.
Sep 30, 2024
I Never Put Sugar in My Banana Bread — I Add This InsteadSkills
Don’t knock it 'til you try it.
Sep 29, 2024
The Best Way to Store Apples to Keep Them Fresh for Over Six WeeksSkills
Turns out there's no rush to use your apple picking bounty.
Sep 27, 2024
What to Do Now If Your Turkey's Still Frozen on ThanksgivingSkills
Don't panic, you have options.
Sep 26, 2024
Cage-Free vs. Free-Range vs. Pasture-Raised: How to Decode Egg CartonsSkills
An egg-cellent explainer.
Sep 26, 2024
What Is Cumin? (Plus How to Use it in Your Cooking)Skills
It’s complex with a big personality.
Sep 26, 2024
This Cheap Canned Bean Cooking Trick Is My Go-To Lazy DinnerSkills
So cheap, so easy.
Sep 24, 2024
The Perfect Way to Melt Chocolate In the MicrowaveSkills
Adding a touch of melted chocolate to cookies, strawberries, pretzels, or marshmallows is an easy to way to elevate your favorite sweet (or salty) treat. But have you ever hastily tossed a bowl of chocolate into the microwave, set it to one minute, and come back to find burned bits of chocolate around the bowl and big clumps of chocolate unmelted? Oh, no? I guess that’s just me.
Sep 24, 2024
My Sister’s 2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Never Lets Me DownSkills
There's a reason she's been making it for over 12 years.
Sep 22, 2024
My Simple Swap for Vegetable Oil That Makes Boxed Cake Mix Taste 1000x BetterSkills
I’ve been doing it for decades.
Sep 20, 2024
My Rule-Bending Trick for Making Incredible Chicken NuggetsSkills
A delicious weeknight dinner.
Sep 12, 2024
This Is Exactly How Long to Cook Your Turkey on ThanksgivingSkills
Here's all the info you need.
Sep 11, 2024
What's a Bushel and a Peck?Skills
Never be confused picking fruit again.
Sep 9, 2024
The Magical Ingredient That Makes Filipino Food Taste IncredibleSkills
Everything you need to know about the tropical citrus fruit.
Sep 9, 2024
How to Cut Eggplant for Any RecipeSkills
It’s the first step to your best-ever eggplant Parm!
Aug 25, 2023
Add This One Ingredient to the Skillet for Restaurant-Worthy Scrambled EggsSkills
We’re shocked at how much of a difference it makes!
Aug 26, 2023
Everything You Should Know About Cherry PeppersSkills
The peculiar yet delicious pepper you need in your life.
Aug 24, 2023
The Best Way to Cook Chicken Thighs Is Actually Two MethodsSkills
It's worth the effort.
Sep 5, 2024
16 Types of Winter Squash You Should KnowSkills
Let's get roasting!
Sep 4, 2024
3 Rules for Making the Absolute Best Tomato ToastSkills
Take yours to the next level by doing this one thing.
Aug 19, 2023
How (and Where) to Check a Turkey's Temperature for DonenessSkills
You've got to look for the right temp in the right spot.
Aug 29, 2024
16 Types of Potatoes (Plus When to Use Them)Skills
A spud for every occasion.
Aug 29, 2024
The Secret to Perfectly Juicy Chicken ThighsSkills
Don't be afraid to turn up the heat.
Aug 28, 2024
How to Melt Butter in the Microwave Without Making MessSkills
Everything you need is already in the kitchen.
Aug 28, 2024
What Is Cardamom?Skills
It’s more than just chai spice.
Aug 28, 2024
How to Remove Salmon Skin Without a KnifeSkills
You don’t even need a knife.
Aug 26, 2024
We Discovered the Best Way to Tenderize SteakSkills
Don't even think about cooking another steak without reading this first.
Aug 17, 2023
10 Clever Ways to Make Mealy Watermelon Taste BetterSkills
Agua fresca! Cocktails! Pickles!
Aug 15, 2023
The 5 Best Substitutes for Miso PasteSkills
Don’t panic.
Aug 23, 2024
The Best Way to Store Cut Watermelon (We Tested 6 Methods)Skills
Don't be forced to ditch slimy watermelon.
Aug 22, 2024
10 Ways to Use Leftover Apple PeelsSkills
They're full of flavor.
Aug 22, 2024
The Easiest Way to Pit a PeachSkills
No more bruised peaches!
Jul 18, 2024