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Tips and Tricks

5 Grapefruit Spoon Hacks You Should Know About

That funny-looking spoon with the serrated edge can do more than you think.

What to Pack for Lunch When Your Kid Won't Eat Sandwiches

A nutritionist tells us what she puts in her kids' lunchboxes.

How to Make Your Crumble Less....Well, Crumbly

One small addition will turn your cake from a crumbly mess to a crispy-crowned marvel.

Hold Your Knife Like This, Become a Better Cook

It's time to show your knife who's boss.

The Better Way to Meal Plan

To conquer the dinner rush, a master plan can be more helpful than creativity.

This Two-Step Method Is the Best Way to Cut a Bagel

Without ending up in the ER.

The $25 Kitchen Upgrade You Can Make Right Now

Replace three kitchen staples, have a better life tomorrow.

Behold, the Dishes and Techniques Epi Editors Just Can't Seem to Master

Hey, improvement is a life-long adventure.

Garlic Presses Are the Worst

They don't save time and will ruin your food, says one Epicurious editor.

How to Pick the Right Yeast for the Job

Active dry, instant, rapid rise...the world of yeast is confusing to navigate. Here's what you need to know.

How I Mastered the Workday Lunch

I'm an officially disorganized person who finally enacted a lunch routine. If I can do it, so can you.

Plastic Or Glass: Which Food Storage Container Is Best?

All the factors to take into consideration when choosing your tupperware.

How to Make Pizza in Your Cast-Iron Skillet

One tiny sweltering kitchen + one hot cast-iron skillet = great pizza at home?

How to Make Homemade Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag

Without burning your house down.

Five Kitchen Tasks You Should Outsource to Your Rolling Pin

Turns out the rolling pin does more than just, uh, roll.

A SodaStream Buying Guide For Anyone Who Likes Seltzer

It all comes down to how much guesswork you want to put into carbonating your water.

The Key to Better Homemade Pancakes

It's time to admit it: butter burns. Here's why you should try coconut oil instead.

The Midwestern Trick to a Better Burger

For burgers, the Midwest does it best.

How to Cook Green Beans in 6 Minutes Flat

This method is completely hands-off (and totally delicious).

Here Are the Black Friday Discounts on Our Top-Rated Products

We found the best prices on the kitchen tools we've tested over the last few months.
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