Test Kitchen Tips

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

There is virtually no problem pizza can't solve—including the need to find a recipe that freezes well for later. Freezing...

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

Ready for cookout season? You'll want to learn how to season grill grates before you start flippin' burgers.

Not sure how to start a charcoal grill? Here are three easy ways to light up the coals.

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

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

Active or rapid rise? Fresh or instant? Find out which yeast is best for your homemade bread recipes.

Make your favorite dessert ahead of time by brushing up on these freezer tips. Here's how to freeze cake and...

You miss the best part of the berry if you're doing this.

Don't let your homemade bakes go stale or soggy! We'll show you how to store bread, muffins, pies and more...

With a simple trick or two, it's easy to make pudding mix taste even better. No one will know it...

The foolproof way to adjust baking recipes to fit any pan? Just use a little math you learned in middle...

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

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

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

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

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

Good news, bakers: You can prep and freeze yeast dough before baking it. We'll walk you through two ways to...

Bundt cakes make for gorgeous yet simple desserts. Get our Test Kitchen's tips for how to grease a Bundt pan,...

Not all baking sheets are created equal! Use our baking sheet buying guide to find out what to look for...

The list of what not to cook in cast iron is much, much shorter than the things you should—we promise....

Learn how to proof yeast, knead bread dough and much more in our bread baking guide. We'll also share some...

You love real crabmeat, but is imitation crab a worthy substitute? What is imitation crab?

If you've ever encountered a knobbly brown root at the grocery store, chances are it's celeriac. It's not beautiful, but...

Pie birds aren't as common as they used to be, but it's time to bring them back.

Looking for new ideas for what to put in your cereal? We're getting creative with juicy berries, crunchy granola and...

A lot of us avoid purchasing regular cooking spray for money, environmental or health reasons. Luckily, you have options when...

Cooking oils are a chef's secret weapon. But with so many to choose from, picking the best cooking oil can...