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7 Ways Steamed Rice Can Go Wrong (and How to Make It Right)

It's time for you to master steaming rice once and for all.

18 Types of Lettuce and the Best Ways to Eat Each One

Your salads will never be the same.

How to Prep and Cook Artichokes

Do you want them classic or fast? Baby or big? Halved or whole? When it comes to fresh artichokes, you've got some decisions to make.

The 10 Best Ways to Cook Salmon

Roast, poach, sear, or grill: when it comes to cooking salmon, you've got a lot of options.

The Ultimate Salad Dressing Arithmetic

Homemade vinaigrette can be as simple as a two-ingredient blend or a seven-ingredient masterpiece.

How to Cook Lentils and Eat All the Plant Protein

Throw them into salads, soups, and grain dishes for an ultra-easy protein boost.

The No-Fail Way to Cook Rice Faster

Scorched pan bottoms be gone.

The Best Dish Rack for Draining and Drying All of Your Dishes

We tested 19 dish racks to determine which is the best at keeping your dishes—and your countertop—dry.

Inside Antoni Porowski's Luxurious, White-Marbled, and (Mostly) Unused Kitchen

We went home with Queer Eye's food guy, and found the six kitchen tools he can't live without.

How to Freeze Strawberries

Don't let the season pass without saving a little sweetness for later. Here's the best way to preserve the flavor of a perfect strawberry.

How to Make Actually-Good Strawberry Daiquiris

The poolside is calling. Here's the drink to go with it.

How to Shop for Strawberries—and Why You Shouldn't Wash Them

Step 1: Pick the perfect strawberry. Step 2: Keep it that way.

Oven-Roasted Tofu Is the Vegetarian Main We've Been Waiting For

Instead of sautƩing neat squares of tofu, try tearing it into rough, craggy pieces and roasting until browned and crispy.

How to Make Homemade Butter in the Food Processor

Making butter from scratch is a once-in-a-while (or maybe once-in-a-lifetime) project. So when you do it, may as well do it the easiest, least messy way.

How Freezing Makes Burgers Better

Give your ground beef a deep chill for a more satisfying burger experience.

When Are You Actually Supposed to Salt Mushrooms?

Do you really need to wait until mushrooms are cooked to season them? We did a side-by-side comparison to find out.

5 Things to Buy on Sale This Weekend

Hot tip: Instant Pots are on sale.

Our 7 Favorite Ways to Cook Green Beans

With these methods for roasting, blanching, grilling, and more, you'll never have to eat bland, overcooked green beans again.