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  • A well-done steak on a white plate with asparagus and cherry tomatoes

    What It Means When Your Steak Tastes Fishy

    If a food item tastes fishy, but isn't fish, you shouldn't eat it. But at some restaurants, you might encounter a fishy-tasting steak — so is it edible?

    By Dylan Murray 18 min ago Read More
  • A bowl of purple shallots

    The Best Way To Mince Shallots Is Also The Easiest

    The shallot, humble but expensive cousin to the onion, can't just be chopped up indiscriminately. Our expert, however, has the shallot mincing 411 you need.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 hours ago Read More
  • stack of pancakes garnished with blueberries

    Blend Pancake Batter In An Instant With A Kitchen Tool Hack

    Pancake batter isn't all that difficult to make, but you can whip it up in an instant using this common kitchen tool. Just make sure you know how to do it.

    By Maria Scinto 3 hours ago Read More
  • Woman placing bowl in microwave

    13 Microwave Tips Every Home Cook Should Know

    Beyond simply reheating food, the microwave can be used to cook up more things than you may realize. Here are some tips to heat up your home cooking.

    By Amber Winston 20 hours ago Read More
  • Ina Garten attends

    The Intense Number Of Times Ina Garten Tests Recipes Before They Go Into One Of Her Cookbooks

    Cooking seems like an effortless delight to chef Ina Garten. So it might surprise you to learn she pains over the recipes in her cookbooks with countless tests.

    By Kristine Belonio 24 hours ago Read More
  • Well done steak and french fries

    How To Stop Your Steaks From Turning Gray

    When you cut into a steak, you're looking for lovely shades of red and pink. Gray is never a good look, so here's how to avoid this outcome in the future.

    By Maria Scinto 1 day ago Read More
  • Potato salad in a wooden bowl

    For A Labor-Free Labor Day Potato Salad, Grab This Kitchen Appliance

    Is it really Labor Day if there isn't a potato salad? While making this dish is easy, there's a kitchen appliance that can help make your salad go smoother.

    By Maria Scinto 2 days ago Read More
  • Smoked bacon wrapped cheeseburger pickle poppers

    Pickle Poppers Are Low-Key The Best Summer Finger Food. Here's How You Can Make Them

    Pickle poppers, with crunch, tang, richness, and spice, require zero culinary skills, are easy to customize, and might be the perfect summertime finger food.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 2 days ago Read More
  • A cook salting pasta water as he prepares to boil pasta.

    Yep, It Actually Matters How Much Salt You Add To Pasta Water

    You've been told to salt your pasta water — but why? Here's why you should do it if you aren't already, and just how much salt to add for perfect pasta.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten in 2019

    Ina Garten's 4-Ingredient Summery Dessert Is Too Easy Not To Make

    When the temperatures are soaring, cool off with Ina Garten's fresh and tasty dessert, which requires only 4 ingredients and a few minutes on the stove.

    By Maria Scinto 2 days ago Read More
  • A tomato and mayo sandwich on thick crusty bread

    Add An Umami Kick To Your Tomato Sandwiches With One Ingredient

    Level up your regular ol' tomato sandwiches with an ingredient that's packed with umami, and treat yourself to the flavor bomb you never knew you needed.

    By Jonathan Kesh 2 days ago Read More
  • Open tuna salad sandwich

    The Simple Swap For Cookout-Inspired Tuna Salad

    Tuna salad is an old classic, but that doesn't mean there aren't new iterations on the formula worth trying. This simple swap brings out big flavor.

    By Jonathan Kesh 2 days ago Read More
  • Top view of cooked ground beef with fresh rosemary garnish in cast iron pan

    Ground Beef Vs Beef Mince: When To Use One Or The Other

    If you thought ground beef and beef mince were the same thing, you aren't the only one who was mistaken. Here's how these two meat products differ.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 3 days ago Read More
  • Raw salmon slices on cutting board

    Pay The Extra Few Dollars And Skip This Super-Cheap Salmon

    Salmon is already a bit of a splurge financially, so it can be tempting to go for the cheapest option. This salmon variety is one you should skip, though.

    By Mariana Zapata 3 days ago Read More
  • Top view of a classic Caprese salad

    Subtly Elevate Your Caprese Salad With This Staple Vinegar

    The beauty of a great Caprese salad is in its simplicity, which is why this vinegar swap is so great. A drizzle of this vinegar enhances the flavors.

    By Dennis Lee 3 days ago Read More
  • unripe bananas on a brown tablecloth

    Unripe Bananas? Grab Your Air Fryer For A Quick Fix

    If you have a bunch of unripe bananas standing in-between you and a treat, then a handy air fryer may be what you need to get them ready, and fast.

    By Maria Scinto 3 days ago Read More
  • Nonna Ginny cooking with her granddaughter

    We Asked An Italian Nonna Her Secret To The Perfect Pasta Sauce

    When it comes to the perfect pasta sauce, you really can't beat traditional Italian recipes handed down from generation to generation like this Nonna's recipe.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 3 days ago Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis attends the premiere of Neon's

    The Genius Way Giada De Laurentiis Cuts Up Canned Tomatoes For Her Sauces

    Canned tomatoes are an important part of many Italian dishes, and Giada de Laurentiis is an Italian food expert. Here's how the celebrity chef cuts them up.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 days ago Read More
  • Actor and dancer Gene Kelly leaping into the air.

    Gene Kelly's Man Sandwich Puts This Hard-To-Reheat Leftover To Use

    Oscar-nominated actor and dancer Gene Kelly became a Hollywood legend thanks to his athletic, masculine choreography. He also made a pretty manly sandwich, too.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling at an event

    Ina Garten's Menu Trick That Makes Hosting Dinner Parties A Lot Less Stressful

    Entertaining can be stressful. However, Ina Garten's strategy for using different cooking methods within a menu can make hosting that dinner party less hectic.

    By Maria Scinto 4 days ago Read More
  • Spaghetti with 'nduja

    The Spreadable Sausage Your Spicy Pasta Has Been Missing

    If you're thinking Italian for dinner and looking to add a little zing, there's a versatile little sausage with a tricky to pronounce name that packs a a punch.

    By Moriah House 4 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling at event

    Ina Garten's Simple Tip To Caramelize Onions Faster Than Normal

    Caramelizing onions is challenging even for the most experienced home chefs, but fortunately, Ina Garten has a super simple tip for making them quickly.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 4 days ago Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling in front of a grass wall

    Giada De Laurentiis Despises This Popular Vegetable

    Even celebrity chefs have foods they don't like, including Giada De Laurentiis' hatred of this surprising vegetable. She even has a substitution for it.

    By Haley McNamara 4 days ago Read More
  • Little girl bites into a watermelon at the pool

    Air Fryer Watermelon Fries Are The Perfect Crispy Snack For Summer

    You might be surprised to learn that watermelon, everybody's favorite summer fruit, can be transformed into crispy fries with the help of an air fryer.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 4 days ago Read More
  • 13 boxes of macaroni and cheese

    13 Store-Bought Mac And Cheese Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

    Many people have a favorite go-to brand of mac and cheese, but which one is really the best? We tried and tested 13 different brands to find out.

    By Dani Zoeller 5 days ago Read More
  • Woman placing mayo on a sandwich

    For An Elevated Sandwich Condiment, Add This Vegetable To Mayo

    Combining spices and other sauces with mayonnaise is an easy condiment upgrade, but this veggie will give it a surprising yet delicious crunch and flavor.

    By Maria Scinto 5 days ago Read More
  • Pancakes with fruit, nuts, and whipped cream on top

    Stop Adding Mix-Ins To Your Pancake Batter And Do This Instead

    There's nothing worse than a disappointing pancake, and we reached out to an expert to help you avoid making one all-too-common breakfast mistake.

    By Dennis Lee 5 days ago Read More
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