Kitchen Intelligence
5 Baking Powder Substitutes for Fluffy Cakes and Flaky Biscuits
No, you can’t just swap in baking soda—here’s why.
By Zoe Denenberg
How to Poach an Egg in 5 Easy Steps
You’ve mastered the scramble. The over-easy egg is practically second nature. Now it’s time to take on poaching.
By Julie Harans
Is It Okay to Stick My Fingers in the Salt Cellar While I’m Cooking?
Safety experts weigh in on a move you might do without even thinking about it.
By Grace Elkus
How to Carve a Turkey Without Mangling It
Our best tips for a beautifully presented bird.
By Kelly Vaughan and Mindy Fox
Why Does Spinach Make My Teeth Feel Weird?
You’re not alone if eating spinach gives you that fuzzy feeling.
By Genevieve Yam
Garlic Paste Is a Quick Shortcut to Big Flavor
Give those cloves a quick whiz in the blender with some olive oil, and keep it handy to transform stews, pots of rice, and more.
By Nico Vera
For Serious Crunch, Store Your Snacks With Silica Packets
When you’re trying to keep a bag of chips or a batch of meringues from getting stale, these little packets are your best friend.
By Matthew Zuras
Does Cake Need to Be Refrigerated?
Pastry experts share their best advice for wrapping, refrigerating, and freezing those cakes so that every slice is as fresh as the first.
By Stephanie Loo
Please Stop Refrigerating Your Eggplant
Wondering how to store eggplant so it stays fresh and spot-free?
By Matthew Zuras
Why Do Potatoes Turn Green? And Can You Still Eat Them?
Steer clear of potatoes with eyes, shoots, and a greenish tint. Learn the best way to store potatoes and when you probably shouldn’t eat them.
By Matthew Zuras
The 5 Best Substitutes for Buttermilk
Recipe calls for buttermilk and you don't have any? No need to get sour—here are a few good ways to get around it.
By Anna Stockwell
How to Make Crackly, Crispy Chicharrones at Home
We've got the deets on the meaty kind, too.
By Jarrett Melendez
Do You Need to Refrigerate Peanut Butter?
Should you refrigerate peanut butter? Experts weigh in on the virtues of keeping it cold versus the convenience of keeping it spreadable.
By Kate Kassin
7 Great Heavy Cream Substitutes
No matter what’s cooking, there’s a heavy cream substitute you can swap into your recipe.
By Camryn Rabideau
How to Cook Asparagus
Headed to the grill? The oven? The stovetop? Take our favorite methods for cooking asparagus with you.
By Meredith Stettner
The Optimal Chicken Temperature for Every Part of the Bird
It’s not as simple as 160°F and done.
By Erika Owen
Should You Make Your Own Oat Milk?
Homemade oat milk is cheaper and creamier. But that doesn’t mean that it’s for you.
By Tiffany Hopkins
How to Clean and Season Cast Iron
Definitive advice for the kitchen's most stressful cookware.
By Jarrett Melendez