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How to Make Sauerkraut in 12 Easy Steps

Ferment to your heart's content with these tips for making homemade sauerkraut.

How to Make a Classic Caesar Salad Dressing

Master the art of this classic, umami-packed dressing, and America's favorite salad will be available to you in minutes.

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps Aren't Authentic (But We Still Love Them)

Make the best lettuce wraps of your life by following these seven easy steps.

How to Steam Vegetables Like a Boss

Get healthful, crisp-tender (read: not mushy) carrots, broccoli, asparagus, and more by following these simple steps.

How to Drink Scotch Without Looking Like a Newbie

Drinking Scotch whiskey doesn't have to be an exercise in stodginess. Here's how to drink Scotch and have fun doing it.

Make Stuffed Shells Just Like Lidia Bastianich

There's a reason this dish is a classic: it's delicious. Master these easy steps and you can make it any night of the week.

How to Make Fresh Ricotta Cheese

It's so easy—and you only need four ingredients.

How to Carve a Pumpkin Like a Spooky Professional

This fall you're going to carve the creepiest, or silliest, or most beautiful pumpkin of your life using our foolproof guide.

How to Store Parsley So It Doesn't Go to Waste

Because you deserve better than wilted, sad herbs.

How to Cook Chicken in a Crock Pot and Make Life That Much Easier

Your slow cooker wants to make chicken for you. Sit back and let it happen.

How to Sharpen a Knife (and Hone It) the Right Way

Grab a whetstone, a sharpener, or a honing rod and get to it.

How to Make A Barbie Cake for Halloween

Learn how to make a Halloween-themed Barbie Cake with step-by-step photos and tips from a pastry pro.

How to Make Nut Milk with Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, and More

It just takes two ingredients to make creamy, dairy-free, cheaper-than-at-the-store nut milk.

Yes, You Can Make Soft Pretzels at Home

Skip the food court version—yours will be even better.

This Kitchen Floor Mat Has Made Washing Dishes Actually Relaxing

The GelPro kitchen floor mat is worth every penny, especially if you don't have a dishwasher.

Crab Rangoon Deserves Your Love

Your favorite Chinese takeout appetizer is easy to make at home when you follow this simple technique.

All You Need Is a Spoon to Make This Stunning Cake

Plus three other ways you can decorate a cake with a spoon.

How to Reheat Prime Rib (While Keeping It Juicy)

Because leftover prime rib is a beautiful thing.

Ditch the Steakhouse and Pan-Sear Steak at Home

Whether you want to make the $20 martinis is up to you.

How to Make a Grilled Cheese That Is the Exact Taste of Your Childhood

Sure, there are a lot of fancy grilled cheeses out there. But when you need to get back to basics, use this method.
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