Test Kitchen Tips

Our Community Cooks tell you what to add to spaghetti sauce (the store-bought kind!) to make it taste like it's...

Don't have milk handy when you're knee-deep in a recipe? Not to worry! We're sharing tried-and-true milk substitutes to help...

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

So many cookies to make, so little time! This guide will help you bake and store every batch in the...

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

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

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

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

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

An easy way to better your baking: measure correctly! Measure these common baking ingredients by weight (not volume!) for better...

Can you freeze cooked rice? Before you get out your freezer-safe containers, here are a few safety tips to keep...

With so many apple varieties, it can be hard to know which ones to pick! Here's your guide to the...

Learn how to stop freezer burn in its tracks.

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

Here's everything you need to know about how to use a percolator, including how much coffee to use and how...

We all love biscuits straight from the oven. Make your go-to recipe even better with biscuit tips from our Test...

Aromatics are a quick and easy way to add a ton of flavor to your cooking.

Can't find canned pumpkin? Don't worry! You can still make your favorite fall treats with these substitutions.

For many people, learning how to make sun tea was an essential part of growing up—but is this nostalgic method...

You've been waiting all year for fall produce to be ready, and it's finally time! Here's how to store and...

Your toaster is one of the simpler appliances in the kitchen, but we still find ways to use it incorrectly....

Don't let leftover pumpkin puree go to waste! We'll show you how to use up that extra pumpkin at the...

Upside-down turkey? You heard us right! Find out why you should flip your bird for a delicious holiday dinner.

The secret to making the best apple crisp is using a combination of sweet and tart apples, or choosing an...

Can you freeze cilantro? You sure can! Learn how to preserve this fresh herb right in your freezer.

Never have a boring or bland salad again thanks to these salad prep tips.

So long, soggy slices! Here's the best way to reheat pizza using the oven, stove, microwave and air fryer.

Pizza from the freezer is certainly a convenient meal option. But it is often a very blah dinner—unless you try...

Making the perfect burger starts with picking the right blend of beef and that doesn’t always mean the one with...