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37 Etsy Gifts We Love (Yes, There Are Mugs)
Speckly ceramics. Olive wood spoons. And table linens, because you can never have too many.
How to Brine a Turkey in a Wet Brine
This brining method gives you the crispy skin of a dry-brined turkey but the juiciness of a wet-brined bird. That’s what we call the best of both worlds.
How to Make a Roux for Mac and Cheese, Gumbo, Gravy, and More
All you need is fat, flour, heat, and time.
How to Deep-Fry a Turkey (Safely!) for Juicy Meat and Golden Skin
Our step-by-step instructions and safety tips guarantee a juicy, crispy-skinned bird in less than two hours.
How to Throw a Cocktail Party Like You’ve Been Doing It for Years
Dim the lights, start the music, and most importantly: Don’t forget to hydrate.
Everything You Need for Perfectly Crispy Bacon in the Oven
Easy, mess-free path to your Goldilocks bacon starts with the oven.
The Secret to No-Fuss Hasselback Potatoes? Chopsticks
This handy tool is in your kitchen drawer just waiting to assist you with your knifework.
The Things You Should Never Store on Top of Your Fridge
We’re all about creative kitchen storage solutions, but here’s what to keep in mind about that space above your refrigerator.
Baking Soda Makes Your Fridge Smell Better, But Not the Way You Think It Does
A box of Arm & Hammer will neutralize odors in the fridge. But the story we’ve been sold isn’t scientifically sound.
Does Wax Paper Have a Purpose—Or Is It Just Taking Up Space?
That reliable roll of wax paper is finding some tough competition among a new wave of reusable food-wrapping products.
The Easiest Homemade Croissants Start With Softened Butter
The shortcut means that even without living next door to a French bakery, you can have warm croissants and fresh morning buns.
How to Thaw a Turkey Depending on How Much Time You Have
There’s the fast way, the better way—and one method that doesn’t require thawing at all.
The Smart Way to Store Onions and Capture All Their Savory Potential
Follow these expert tips, and your onions will stay fresh for months.
How to Dry-Brine Turkey for the Juiciest Bird Ever
This super-easy, not-at-all messy brining method will deliver the juiciest Thanksgiving bird.
What Does ‘Room Temperature’ Even Mean, and Why Does It Matter in Cooking?
Understanding this surprisingly complicated term will make you a better cook (and baker).
8 Types of Butter and How to Use Them
Cultured, compound, clarified—what’s the difference? Learn about the many types of butter and how to use them in your cooking and baking projects.
Will Tahini Go Bad in the Pantry?
Here’s how to store this creamy condiment depending on how you plan to use it.
For Extra Moist, Tender Cookies, Bring Some Potato to the Party
We’ve got the science and the recipes to show why this beloved tuber is the inconspicuous hero of baking.
How to Store Mushrooms to Keep Those Fungi Fresh
Should you wash mushrooms? Should they go in the fridge? What about the freezer? We have answers to all these questions, and more.