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It's Time to Put Kitchen Cleaning on Your Agenda
An expert told us just how often we should be cleaning the things we sometimes forget to clean.
By Joe Sevier
The Best Way to Make Cauliflower Rice
We tested every possible way to cook cauliflower rice to create the easiest—and most delicious—version possible.
By Katherine Sacks
It's Time to Stop Underestimating Vanilla
The flavoring might be ubiquitous, but it's far from boring. Here's what to look for when you're buying it, and how to store it at home.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
The Timesaving Grocery-Shopping Tip That Will Also Save You Money
It's so simple, we can't believe we hadn't thought of it before.
By Anna Stockwell
Can You Ignore Those Expiration Dates on Your Groceries?
Is that expired carton of milk really going to make you sick? We've got the facts.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
The Hidden Dirt Lurking in Your Kitchen
All the things in your kitchen you're probably forgetting to clean.
By Joe Sevier
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You'll Never Believe What We're Packing in Our Thermos
You probably only use the iconic insulated flask to keep coffee hot on the way to work or soup warm for your kid's lunch, but it can do more. So. Much. More.
By Rhoda Boone
How to Buy and Prep a Leg of Lamb
Grass-fed vs. grain-fed? Should you trim the fat? A meat expert answers our most pressing leg of lamb questions.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
Herb Hack: The Easiest Way to Get Fresh Thyme Leaves Off the Stem
Picking all those little leaves off is a pain. This trick makes it so much easier.
By Katherine Sacks
16 Ways to Cook With Chile Oil
Whether homemade or store-bought, chile oil will add a welcome hit of heat and flavor to almost anything you cook.
By Joe Sevier
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How to Stuff and Roast a Pork Loin
Stuffed pork loins look so pretty (and they don't taste too bad, either). But how do you stuff a loin without slicing the thing open? First, grab a long-handled spoon.
By David Tamarkin
The Easy Way to Make Biscuits Even Better
The ultimate biscuits are lighter than air and melt-in-your-mouth rich. These biscuits? They're even better, thanks to a little crumble topping.
By Katherine Sacks
Which Coconut Oil Should I Buy?
What's the difference between virgin and refined coconut oil? Coconut cream and cream of coconut? Coconut milk vs. coconut water? We answer all these coconut questions and more.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
Don't Be Afraid of Fish Skin
Some of our Facebook fans admitted to never eating fish skin. So we called up a fishmonger to get to the bottom of how (and why!) to eat a part of the fish you might be overlooking.
By Anna Stockwell
Why Isn't My Fettuccine Delicious?
Pasta can go wrong so many ways. Here are some tips for making it right.
By Joe Sevier
How to Clean the Dirtiest Pan You've Ever Seen
Our test kitchen thought this dirty, greasy pan would never be clean enough to use again. But they were wrong. All it took was a little experimentation and a consultation with our readers.
By David Tamarkin
The Pastry Chef's Trick to Super-Moist Cakes
How do you turn a good Easter coconut cake into an irresistible one? Hint: It's got nothing to do with the cake or the frosting.
By Joe Sevier
How to Cook With Bloody Mary Mix
Somehow I ended up with a large bottle of Bloody Mary mix. I don't drink Bloody Marys. Here's what I did with it.
By Joe Sevier