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    This Chart Shows You How to Convert Cooking Measurements

    Who knew cooking would involve so much math? Don't worry—this chart makes it easy to tackle cooking measurement conversions without...


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    The Very Best Pancake Mix, According to Our Pro Pancake Flippers

    Searching for the best pancake mix for your Saturday morning breakfast? Our Test Kitchen tried 10 popular brands in a...


    How to Make Pudding Poke Cake

    Have your cake and pudding too! Learn how to make an easy and delicious pudding poke cake for dessert.


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    A 7-Day Meal Plan for the Week of Memorial Day

    Summer is finally here! Welcome the season with easy, flavorful meals—many of which you can make on the grill. Bonus:...


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    How to Cut a Whole Chicken in 6 Easy Steps

    If you don't know how to cut a whole chicken, now is the perfect time to learn. You'll save a...


    How to Make Treacle Tart, aka Harry Potter’s Favorite Dessert

    Made with golden syrup and lemon, it's no surprise that treacle tart was a favorite of "The Boy Who Lived."


    How to Make Pour-Over Coffee According to a Barista

    Once you learn how to make pour-over coffee, you may never go back to drip. Our barista breaks it down...


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    How to Tell if an Egg Is Bad

    Want to know how to tell if an egg is bad? The float test is a quick way to see...

    We Ordered 7 Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwiches to Find the Best One

    Which fast-food chain reigns supreme when it comes to the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich?


    10 Berry Tools to Help Make the Most of Your Harvest

    Visiting the strawberry patch or farmers market this year? Make your berries last longer and taste even better with these...


    How to Make Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

    The secret ingredient in this recipe gives these chocolate chip pudding cookies a pillowy texture.


    How to Store Potatoes and Onions the Right Way

    You might be surprised to know that storing these veggies together is bad news. Find out how to store potatoes...




    A 7-Day Meal Plan for The Week of The 4th of July

    Celebrate Independence Day all week with these classic recipes. Start the week with hot dogs and end the week with...


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    How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise

    Take your BLTs, potato salads and deviled eggs to the next...


    Air-Fryer Fried Cookies

    Deep-fried Oreos are a county fair favorite. Now you can make them at home quickly, easily and mess free. —Margarita...

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    This Is How to Keep Guacamole from Turning Brown

    Make party-ready guacamole days in advance—or keep leftovers fresh for later. Here's how to keep guacamole from turning brown.


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    The Very Best Strawberry Jam According to Our Test Kitchen

    Start your day right: Grab the very best strawberry jam to spread on your toast. Need help choosing? Our Test...


    Strawberry Sorbet

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    I actually first made a raspberry sorbet with an abundance of raspberries I had growing, but this simple...


    How to Use a Rice Cooker to Make Perfect Rice Every Time

    Knowing how to use a rice cooker properly is the key to making perfect rice every time, and these step-by-step...


    We Tried the All-Edge Brownie Pan That Went Viral on TikTok

    With this all-edge brownie pan, you'll never have to fight over brownie corners again!


    How to Make Homemade Smiley Fries {Baked or Fried}

    These homemade potato smiley fries will transport you back in time.

    How to Tell if Chicken Is Bad

    You don't want to use chicken when it's past its prime. Here's how to tell if chicken is bad.


    We Made the Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Recipe—and It’s the Sweetest Copycat Yet

    We *heart* NYC—and this official Magnolia Bakery banana pudding recipe.


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    The Best Chef’s Knife for Every Type of Home Cook

    Looking for the best chef's knife for your cooking style? Our Test Kitchen experts will point you in the right direction.


    Pressure-Cooker Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup

    I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and...


    How to Make Spotted Dick, a Traditional British Pudding

    The name raises eyebrows, but this dessert is delicious! Here's how to make spotted dick with custard sauce.


    Chili Verde Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

    Chili verde sausages add a wallop of flavor in my version of esquites, a kicked-up Mexican corn salad. We leave...