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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    10 Types of Tomatoes and How to Cook with Them

    What types of tomatoes should you be picking up at the farmers market or planting in your garden? Learn about...


    10 Secret Ingredients for Quick Dinners, According to a Dietitian

    If you do most of your meal planning on the drive home from work (because planning ahead is easier said...


    6 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Marinating Meat

    We've all made at least one (or two!) of these marinating faux pas, so here's a guide to easy fixes.


    8 Secrets to Making Hot and Crispy Grilled Pizza

    Want to learn how to grill pizza? Follow these tips and you'll never order take-out again!


    The Best Cheese for Your Grilled Cheese

    Here's why you should use provolone, Muenster, Colby, Monterey Jack...or even blue cheese!


    11 Frozen Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill

    To go with your barbecued chicken or ribs—how about some golden brown onion rings?


    Are You Grilling the Right Cut of Steak for Your Recipe?

    If you're in a grilling rut, it's time to switch things up. Check out our favorite steaks to toss on...


    What’s the Best Type of Vanilla Extract?

    Not all vanillas are created equal, but they are for the most part all equally delicious when used correctly. Here's...

    What’s in Season? Our Favorite Summer Produce and How to Cook With It

    Learn what's in season this summer. This guide will teach you what produce is at its peak—plus how to buy,...


    10 Things You Never Knew to Add to BBQ Sauce

    Grillin' season is almost upon us so it's time to get planning. Here's how to make barbecue sauce that will...


    How to Make a Marinade

    Learn how to master the basic building blocks of a successful marinade.


    Here’s How You Can Make Pretty Much Any Dish Taste Even Better

    Sometimes all it takes is that one "secret" ingredient to take your favorite recipe to the next level. A professional...


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    How to Pack Your Freezer Meals Like a Pro

    Get the most out of your meal planning—and your freezer—by packing freezer meals the right way.


    The 10 Cardinal Rules of Cooking, According to Top Chefs

    Cooking is both an art and a science, but these top chefs manage to elevate it to law with these...


    How to Substitute Honey for Sugar to Elevate Your Baking

    Have you heard the buzz about using honey instead of granulated sugar?


    The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

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    Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with...


    11 Ways to Step Up Grandma’s Sweet Tea

    Add a dash of this or a splash of that for a refreshing burst of flavor. Grandma would approve!

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    Here’s the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Cast-Iron Skillet

    Want to know the best secret for caring for cast-iron skillets? The answer is simple—use it! Frying and sauteing as...


    What’s the Difference Between Stock and Bone Broth?

    Ever wonder if you can use stock and bone broth interchangeably? Here's what we discovered.


    What Is Turbinado Sugar and How Can You Use It?

    This minimally processed sugar is good for more than just sweetening that cup of coffee! Learn why you should add...


    Lager, Ale or Stout? What to Choose When a Recipe Calls for Beer

    When you're cooking with beer, how do you know which beer to choose? And what happens if you choose wrong?


    How to Reheat Fries So They’re as Good as Day One

    Last night's hot and crispy fries are looking a whole lot less yummy today! Don't panic. Here's how to reheat...


    11 Storage Tricks to Make Your Foods Last Longer

    Don't just save your food—save money with these insider tricks to making kitchen staples last a bit longer.

    The Secret to Making Perfect Chocolate Cake May Surprise You

    You are NOT going to want to bake a cake without this ever again.


    9 Genius Things You Can Do to Keep Last Week’s Groceries Fresh

    Don't let leftover ingredients go off just because you can't use them all at once.


    How to Make Stale Bread Taste Delicious Again

    This simple technique will soften that rock-hard loaf in no time at all!


    9 Smart Ways to Use a Microplane

    If you thought a microplane was just for zesting lemons, think again.



    Raisins, Sultanas and Currants: Are They Different?

    We love raisins and the flavor and texture they bring to so many recipes. But what about sultanas, golden raisins,...