Tips and Tricks
The Trick That Makes Red Peppers Even Better
No roasting required.
Do You Need This Gnarly-Looking Food Flipper?
If the BFG went to the dentist, this is what they'd use to clean his teeth. But it's actually designed to flip food.
Tame Raw Onion With This One Easy Trick
Before you bite into onion, take the bite out of it.
Why You're Probably Undercooking Your Green Beans
Don't blame yourself. Blame your childhood.
How to Buy and Store Corn Like a Pro
Is it okay to peek inside the husks before you buy? Is yellow corn really sweeter? All of your pressing corn questions, answered.
The Real Reason Blueberries Are Always Such a Mixed Bag
And how to find the tastiest ones.
The Crunchy Topping You Didn't Know Your Hot Dog Needed
For addictive hot dogs, do as the Venezuelans do.
How to Avoid Mushy Summer Squash
Avoid a flabby tangle of zucchini and crookneck squash with one small change to your technique.
The Secret to Perfect Cream Pie (Hint: It's in the Name)
It's not the cream itself that matters, though. It's what you do with it.
Why You Should Freeze Your Bacon (and Other Meats) Before Cooking
Yes, it's an added step. Yes, it's an added wait. No, you won't regret it.
Is What You're Eating Keeping You Up at Night?
A sleep expert talks to us about which foods might be disrupting your sleep.
The Two-Second Trick for Avoiding Bitter Cucumbers
This will change your salads forever.
The Common Condiment That Will Transform Your Iced Coffee
Need a no-frills sweetener for a cup of cold-brew coffee or iced tea? Look no further than the door of your fridge.
Cold-Brew Coffee FAQ
Answers to reader questions and comments about our cold-brew coffee method.
The Best Way to Cook Whole Wheat Pasta
Just say no to limp, lifeless, mushy whole grain noodles.
7 Recipe Steps You Can Always Skip
No disrespect to all the hard-working recipe developers out there, but seriously? We are so not washing a chicken.
How to Make Canned Beans Taste Like They Were Cooked From Scratch
A simple technique for totally transforming canned beans.
12 Ways to Use Parchment Paper (And One Way You Definitely Shouldn't)
Who knew a piece of paper could wield so much power?
The Tomato Trick for Better Panzanella Salads
How do you make a great salad even greater? The secret is in the salt soak.
How to Preserve Summer's Bounty—No Canning Required
You don't need to do the whole hot-water bath thing if you want to preserve fruits and vegetables. Here are 3 alternative methods.