Test Kitchen Tips

Our Test Kitchen reveals its secrets to making the perfect fluffy rice. Your stir-frys, curries and bowls will never be...

Many recipes call for you to add a single bay leaf to soups or sauces, only to take it back...

Kiss mushy, gluey pasta goodbye with our top tips for how to reheat your noodles.

Freezing food doesn't have to be a mystery. Our handy chart—plus freezing and thawing tips—will have you stockpiling like...

Tired of the same old coffee-and-cream combo? Get creative with these unexpected add-ins.

Once you learn the right technique for peeling carrots, you'll be able to move quickly without slicing your fingers! Watch...

It's time to finally shed some light on why our freezers are so dark.

So many wine-related problems can be avoided simply by storing wine properly. Follow these easy tips to make sure your...

The secret to perfect asparagus? It's all in the preparation.

Get an authentic fish and chips experience at home when you pick the right fish for frying.

It's hard to part with our beloved herbs, spices and blends—they help make our meals delicious. But do spices expire?...

Save your next batch of crunchy cookies! We've got an easy tip to soften hard cookies so you can enjoy...

Just finished making custard or a cream pie? You might be wondering what to do with egg whites when you're...

Ever wonder what to do with egg yolks after you're left with 2 (or 8!) after another recipe called for...

Consider this the home cook's guide on how to brown butter.

We've all ruined a perfectly good piece of fish at one time or another. These cooking tips for fish let...

You buy all that fabulous produce with the healthiest intentions, but change your dinner plans for just a day or...

Kosher salt has become a standard ingredient in the home cook's kitchen. But did you know that the two major...

Looking for a new way to heat things up in the kitchen? Get to know these popular types of hot...

For the best shortbread, it's all about simplicity in ingredients and closely following each step. These instructions make it easy!

I found this treasure in my mom’s recipe box years ago. It is quick to prepare and makes the house...

A bumper crop of berries turned into a real treat when I dipped them in chocolate! I like to make...

On busy weeknights, let a box of macaroni and cheese come to the rescue! Gobble it up as is, or...

Learn the in's and outs of food coloring with this helpful guide.

From secret ingredients to thrifty tricks, these traditional Amish cooking secrets will help anyone become a savvier cook.

Before you preheat, make sure you know the difference between these two cookies. Macaroons vs. macarons—they've very different (but both...

People often ask us if they really need separate measuring cups for wet and dry ingredients. If you are serious...

From interactive demonstration to cutting-edge techniques, our Culinary Specialists bring the Cooking School experience to thousands of home cooks across...

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