Tips and Tricks
Three Essential Cooking Pots and How to Use Them
Don't send a Dutch oven to do a saucepan's job—here's how to choose the best pot for your cooking project.
By Sam Worley
Should I Refrigerate That?
A few tips on which common ingredients to keep cool—and which to keep in the freezer.
By Sam Worley
How to Stop Freezing Food by Accident
Figure out your fridge's cold zones and never have to defrost your morning milk again.
By Tommy Werner
How to Cook With Cocoa Nibs
Add these crunchy, chocolatey bites to everything from ice cream to salads.
By Katherine Sacks
We Cooked With MSG. Here's What Happened.
The much-maligned ingredient is also a source of pure umami. Is it worth cooking with?
By Sam Worley
How to Make Your Kitchen More Efficient
Thirty minutes and six steps can change your life.
By Joe Sevier
The Wasteless Way to Use Up That Extra Arugula
Sick of salad? Toss those greens in a pan!
By Sam Worley
The Trick to Sourdough Bread, Without the Starter
This secret ingredient gives some of the tangy flavor and chewy texture, without the hassle of a sourdough starter.
By Katherine Sacks
The Two-Second Way to Build a Kitchen Stereo
You're about to turn your kitchen up to 11.
By Tommy Werner
To Finish a Dish, Turn to the Humble Lemon
Its acidic zing will brighten most everything.
By Sam Worley
The Cool Way to Make Chilled Soup Even Colder
Here's a chilling (and instant) solution to ultimate refreshment.
By Joe Sevier
6 Completely Skippable Recipe Steps
For when you're seeing that recipe as more like a guideline.
By Tommy Werner
5 Ways Bill Clinton Could Upgrade His Garbage Excuse for a Chocolate Chip Cookie
Do better, Bill Clinton. Use butter.
By Sam Worley
The Trick to Great Grilled Chicken Wings
One simple tip that'll allow you to really stretch your wings.
By Sam Worley
The 5 Ingredients You Should Always Bring to a Vacation Rental
Because no one wants to cook with that grimy bottle of olive oil someone left in the kitchen cabinet five years ago.
By Anya Hoffman
Why You Should Be Topping Your Salads With Whipped Cream
The creamiest, easiest salad dressing comes from the same carton you'd use for dessert.
By David Tamarkin
How to Buy and Store Watermelon Like a Pro
Find out everything you need to know about one of our favorite summer fruits.
By Janet Rausa Fuller