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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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    What Is Sticky Rice?

    What is sticky rice, and can you make it with any variety of white rice?

    How to Make Brownies Better, with Secrets from Our Test Kitchen

    We all want to know how to make better brownies—you know the kind with the...

    How Long Does Fudge Last?

    Got fudge in the house? Learn just how long this rich and creamy treat lasts—and...

    8 Handy Colander Uses You’ve Never Thought of Before

    This list of colander uses proves that there's more to this handy kitchen tool than...
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    What Is an Air Fryer? Here’s What It Really Does to Your Food

    Air fryer recipes are sweeping the nation, but what is an air fryer and how...

    What Is a Grapefruit Spoon?

    This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about an unusual kitchen...

    How to Store Olive Oil the Right Way, According to Experts

    Learn how to avoid common mistakes and store your olive oil properly. Your taste buds—and...

    8 Cutting Board Hacks Every Home Cook Needs To Know

    Chop chop! These cutting board hacks will have you rushing to the kitchen to get...
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    How to Make Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade

    Our field editors tell you what to add to spaghetti sauce (the store-bought kind!) to...

    Bakeable: Your Guide to Everything Baking

    Cakes, pies, cookies, bread—we love creating homemade treats. And we’re putting a new twist on...

    6 Whole Milk Substitutes for Cooking and Baking

    Don't have whole milk handy when you're knee deep in a recipe? Not to worry—just...
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    21 Kitchen Tips You’ll Actually Use

    Time to get creative in the kitchen with these kitchen hacks and solutions for everyday...

    This Is How Long Your Christmas Cookies Will Stay Fresh

    So many cookies to make, so little time! This guide will help you bake and...

    10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Caramel

    Become a caramel making pro in no time! Just avoid these caramel mistakes to make...

    9 Things to Add to Stuffing Mix to Make It Taste Homemade

    Looking to dress up your dressing? Here's what to add to stuffing mix for Thanksgiving—or...

    12 Secrets to Baking the Best Cutout Cookies

    Whipping up bakery-perfect sugar cookies only requires two basic ingredients: a little love and a...

    Today’s Home Bakers Share Their Secrets to the Best Cookie Platters Ever

    Putting together cookie trays for friends and family? Take these tips from our Test Kitchen...

    Does Vanilla Extract Contain Alcohol?

    Here's what you need to know about vanilla extract alcohol content.

    Weights for Your Favorite Baking Ingredients

    An easy way to better your baking: measure correctly! Measure these common baking ingredients by...

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

    Before you get out your freezer-safe containers, here are a few safety tips to keep...

    The Best Apples for Baking, Cooking and Eating

    With so many apple varieties, it can be hard to know which ones to pick!...

    How to Protect Your Food from Freezer Burn

    Learn how to stop freezer burn in its tracks.

    How to Brine Practically Any Meat

    We'll show you why it's worth it to use a brine—especially on leaner cuts of...