Tips and Tricks
Why You Should Butter Your Bread Before You Toast It
Flipping the script results in toast that's richer and crispier.
By David Tamarkin
How to Use the Freezer to get Razor-Thin Slices of Meat
And pork. And chicken. And salmon. And any other animal protein you want to prep like a pro.
By David Tamarkin
How to Use Your Freezer to Cook a Perfect Steak
A perfectly-seared crust and a pink-all-the-way-through middle—that's the steak of your dreams. And with the help of the freezer, that dream becomes a reality.
By Emily Johnson
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.
By Joe Sevier
The Power of the Pu Pu Platter
Sometimes the secret to getting kids excited about dinner is presenting it in a novel way.
By Jessica Battilana
This Tool Transforms a Regular Cup of Coffee Into One You'd Buy at a Fancy Café
And you don't even have to change out of your pajamas to drink it.
By Sarah Karnasiewicz
This Weeknight Dinner Makes Its Own Sauce as It Cooks
Sauces can feel fussy, but this quick, kid-friendly chicken dish couldn't be easier to make.
By Anya Hoffman
The Huge Batch of Rice You Cook Like Pasta
And nine family-friendly ways to turn it into dinner.
By Anya Hoffman
The Internet Lied to You About Popcorn
Forget everything you know about making stovetop popcorn and try this method.
By Emily Johnson
My Coworker Does #COOK90 Better Than Anyone Ever Has
His Instagram feed is a master course in creative, on-the-fly cooking.
By Becky Hughes
Why COOK90 Is Better With a COOK90 Club
Like any sport, High Intensity Interval Cooking is better when you have a team.
By Emily Johnson
The Foolproof Restaurant Trick for Using Plastic Wrap
Stop the struggle and go for the hotel wrap.
By Joe Sevier
Everything You Need to Make Pie This Thanksgiving
Uh oh, it's fall and you don't have all the supplies you need to make apple pie? We've got you covered.
By Emily Johnson
Teach Your Kids to Make Their Own Lunch: Part Two
From grocery shopping to prep work, here's how you and your kids can nail the details.
By Debbie Koenig
The British Trick to Boiling Potatoes in Half the Time
They've got it all figured out over there.
By Joe Sevier
Do I Really Need to Truss My Turkey?
You do, but it's not complicated. We promise.
By Jill Santopietro
Why You Should Grill Your Vegetables Before Pickling Them
You've had pickles with barbecue. But what about a barbecued pickle?
By Emily Johnson
The Best (And Most Economical) AmazonBasics Kitchen Products You Can Buy
These are the top-rated inexpensive and handy kitchen tools you can find from Amazon's in-house product line, AmazonBasics.
By Emily Johnson