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    Test Kitchen Tips

    Our Test Kitchen is full of culinary experts who have picked up plenty of handy tricks and techniques over the years. Check out our favorite cooking tips that’ll make cooking and baking at home easier than ever.

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    Bakeable: Your Guide to Everything Baking

    Cakes, pies, cookies, bread—we love creating homemade treats. And we’re putting a new twist on baking with Bakeable from Taste of Home.

    The Most Popular Types of Flour and When to Use Them

    Do you know the difference between different types of flour, and when to use them?...

    How to Store Corn on the Cob

    Here's the right way to keep your corn so it'll stay fresh and delicious.

    What You Need to Know About Nondairy Milk Alternatives

    We're here to answer the most common questions about nondairy milk alternatives, plus share insights...
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    12 Essential Tips that Make Traveling with Food So Much Easier

    Keep your potluck dishes safe and sound with these genius tips for traveling with food.

    How to Store These 11 Super Perishable Foods

    Sick of tossing foods that have spoiled too quickly? Read on to learn about how...

    Why Testing Yeast Is So Important for Good Bread Baking

    Testing yeast is key to making great bread at home. Learn how to proof yeast...

    Our Test Kitchen’s Guide to Food-Safe Cooking Temperatures

    Do you find yourself guessing if your chicken is done or that your steak is...
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    6 Types of Onions and How to Use Them

    Many recipes from soups to savory pies call for an onion. Here's a simple guide...

    10 Birthday Cake Tips That’ll Have You Celebrating

    Want to have the best birthday celebration yet? We've got the birthday cake tips you...

    Direct vs. Indirect Heat: What’s the Difference?

    We're taking a closer look at direct vs indirect heat. Is one method better than...

    The Most Common Types of Grills, Explained

    In the market for a new grill? We're cookin' up some recommendations for the most...

    Which Type of Yeast Is Best for Your Bread?

    Active or rapid rise? Fresh or instant? Find out which yeast is best for your...
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    How to Clean Grill Grates Like a True Grill Master

    Learn how to clean grill grates the right way. Follow these tips and your grill...

    How to Freeze Cake (Even a Fancy, Frosted One!)

    Make your favorite dessert ahead of time by brushing up on these freezer tips for...

    This Secret Ingredient Makes the Best Sugar Cookies EVER

    Add this refrigerator staple to your next batch for moist, tender sugar cookies every time.

    How to Adapt Baking Recipes for Different Pan Sizes

    The foolproof way to adjust baking recipes to fit any pan? Just use a little...

    What’s the Difference Between Soup, Stew and Chili?

    Stew vs. soup vs. chili: Do you know the difference between these three?

    Can You Freeze Milk? Yes, and Here’s How.

    Don't waste another drop of dairy. We'll walk you through our best tips for how...

    10 Genius Ways to Use Overripe Strawberries

    Before you throw away those sad, slightly mushy strawberries, take a read through these ways...

    Buttermilk Substitute

    When a recipe calls for buttermilk, can I add vinegar or lemon juice to milk...

    How to Knead Dough with a Stand Mixer

    If you don't want to knead dough by hand, try this trick.

    12 Tips for Making Best-Ever Chili

    Some people keep their award-winning chili tips close to their chest, but we're spilling the...