Tips and Tricks

You've packed the burgers, blankets, and beers. But there are a few other helpful items you should take with you if you're grilling at a park, beach, or other public space.

Squid may look like a creature out of Aliens, but don't let that scare you—it's actually one of the easiest, healthiest, and most affordable weeknight seafood dinner options out there.

From which rinds you can eat to whether you should be afraid of a little mold, here's what you need to know about everyone's favorite dairy product.

And how do you keep mint fresh for as long as possible? Here's what you need to know to buy and store this fragrant herb like a pro.

It can shave. It can ribbon. It can curl. It can zest. It can get you at least a hundred new Instagram followers.

It turns out pink is no indicator of perfectly-cooked poultry.

Step aside, kale chips. These golden morsels are even more addictive.

Despite conventional wisdom, some cuts of meat are actually better when cooked to medium-well.

Five shortcuts that'll slash the cooking time of one of your family's favorite meals.

It's not only possible—it's the way they've been doing it in Mexico for years.

Learn the one-minute method that will instantly up your salad game.

One of our writers has a simple mission this summer.

Baking a wedding cake is not as hard as it sounds! This stunning and delicious cake is designed with the average home baker in mind.

There's a better way.

Once you start treating your cake like a steak by taking the temperature, you'll have a mouth-meltingly good result every time.

A case for minimalist salads.

The tangy, crunchy sandwich side is more versatile than you think.

Salad in jars? Just plain silly. Cheese in jars? Just plain brilliant.

Just pop open a can of soda. (No, really—you need a can of soda for this trick.)