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Your brown butter chocolate chip cookies will thank you.

Just like your favorite savory dishes, your desserts can also benefit from a hit of umami. Here’s everything you need to know about the sweet side of MSG. 

Achieve a picture-perfect pie with this one extra step.

There are thousands of apple varieties out there—here’s how to pick the right one for your baking project.

A quick dunk in boiling salted water will give this protein a new lease on life.

Pickles and ranch dressing, together at last.

This quick, zingy lemongrass dressing works wonders on brussels sprouts, noodles, and even as a marinade for chicken.

Offset the sweet with this tart and tangy pantry staple.

The best summery pastas make the most of this starchy, flavorful ingredient.

What’s the trick to the best simple syrup? Never heat it up.

Follow these tips for maximum chill (and food safety).

Lemon, Lime, and Bitters is exactly what it sounds like—and it’s good for whatever ails you. 

Do this today and you’ll eat well all week long.

Plus, how to substitute brown butter for melted butter in virtually any recipe.

You can even make it in the microwave if you want.

These crumbly, faintly spiced biscuits were born to be blended with ice cream.

Drink your sangria and eat it too.

This once-disparaged ingredient has become pantry gold for chefs and cookbook authors.

From the overnight rest to three quick tricks, these methods for softening butter will get you baking—or even just buttering toast—whenever you’re ready.

Temperature and moisture are key in keeping this summery ingredient at its best.