Find all the ways to use store-bought goods, from dried pasta and frozen pastry to to canned beans and boxed cookies.
hazelnut spread on spoon
What Is Nutella?
guacamole with onions and tomatoes in white bowl
Why Store-Bought Guacamole Makes Your Tongue Tingle
Close up shot of three jars of tomato sauce as seen from the side
6 Ways to Make Jarred Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade
bag of microwave popcorn
What Happens If You Don't Pop Microwave Popcorn With 'This Side Up'
peppadew peppers
What Are Peppadew Peppers?
Young man in supermarket comparing bottles of oil, rear view, close-up
Canola Oil vs. Vegetable Oil: What's the Difference?
Man leveling off lard in a measuring cup
What Is Lard and How Do You Use It?
Pork rinds
What Are Pork Rinds and How Are They Made?
bag of potato starch next to bag of potato flour on red two toned background
Potato Starch vs Potato Flour: What's the Difference?
Measuring cup with masa harina on countertop
What Is Masa Harina?
High Angle View Of Coconut Flour In Bowl On Table
What Is Coconut Flour and How Do You Use It?
Chef John's Tahini
What Is Tahini?
Avocado and avocado oil
When to Cook with Avocado Oil
Jar of Tuttocalabria brand calabrian chili peppers on yellow background
What Is Calabrian Chili Pepper Paste?
apple turnovers made with store-bought pie crust
How To Use Store-Bought Pie Crust To Make Desserts That Aren't Pie
Lemon Bars
9 Easy Treats That Start With Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
kewpie mayo tout
What Is Kewpie Mayonnaise?
pouring molasses into bowl of sugar
What's the Difference Between Sulphured and Unsulphured Molasses?
glass pitcher with rapeseed oil surrounded by yellow rape plants outdoors
What Is Rapeseed Oil and When Should You Use It?
B&M Brown Bread, Original Flavor
What's the Deal With Canned Bread?
Molasses
What Is Molasses?
Homemade aromatic compound butter with black truffles on wooden board
What Is Truffle Butter?
Cold Refreshing Bubbly, sparkling wine in a Coupe Glass
What Is Prosecco?
Crumpet with butter on top
What Is a Crumpet?
looking down at a bunch of homemade sushi rolls with a dipping sauce in a small bowl
What Is Nori?
overhead view of marinara sauce with fresh herbs and a wooden spoon in a large skillet
Marinara vs. Pasta Sauce: What's the Difference?
Box mac and cheese ready to eat in a white bowl with a purple graphic question mark overlay
This Secret Ingredient Makes the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese Ever
Jarred roasted red bell peppers
How Long Do Jarred Peppers Last In the Fridge?
close up of white cannellini beans in a brown pot with a spoon
How to Cook Tastier Canned Beans Without Spending a Dime
Bowl of canned san marzano tomatoes on a table
What Are San Marzano Tomatoes and Are They Really That Great?
A bottle of hot sauce on it's side spilling onto a white background.
Should You Refrigerate Hot Sauce?
Capers
Do Capers Go Bad?
Spaghetti with tomato sauce on white background
The Secret to Making Pasta Sauce Actually Cling to Your Noodles
A bowl of salsa, a jar of salsa, and a plate of tortilla chips
How Long Does an Open Jar of Salsa Last in the Fridge?
Balsamic Vinegars
All About Balsamic Vinegar and Its Uses
Heap of Sliced American Yellow Cheese
Where Did American Cheese Come From (And Is It Even Cheese)?
Jarred olives
Do Jarred Olives Go Bad?
bouillon cubes in wrapping
What Is Bouillon?
A bowl of dijon mustard
Dijon Mustard vs. Yellow Mustard: What's the Difference?
bowl of liquid aminos or soy sauce
What Are Liquid Aminos — and How Are They Different From Soy Sauce?
pouring a layer of yogurt jello over the layer of regular jello
Mix Greek Yogurt Into Jell-O For a Cool, Creamy Treat You'll Want to Make All Summer Long
High Angle View Of Baking Soda In Bowl On Wooden Table
Baking Soda and Baking Powder: What's the Difference?
colorful stack of seven layer gelatin salad squares sits
My Grandmother's Vintage Jell-O Recipes
olive oil bottles
Extra-Virgin, Virgin, and Pure: When to Use Which Type of Olive Oil
bottle of mayo with an "x" and a "check" next to it
Mayonnaise is Versatile and Affordable. Why Do So Many People Hate It?
Pouring syrup
There May Not Be Real Maple in Your Syrup — Here's How to Know
commercial pectin products on yellow and red-orange background
What Is Pectin?
chicken stock in a glass measuring cup
How to Make Store-Bought Chicken Stock Taste Homemade
uncooked gemelli in strainer next to olive oil and wooden spoons
What Is Gemelli Pasta?
canned chickpeas with liquid
Why You Should Never Toss the Liquid From Canned Beans or Canned Tomatoes
hydrox cookies
The History of the Hydrox, the Cookie the Oreo Once Aspired to Be
side view of a grilled and sliced reuben sandwich layered with pastrami, sauerkraut, and swiss cheese
Is Russian Dressing Really Russian?
sweet popcorn in bowls on a blue patterned background
5 Popcorn Toppings That Are Better Than Butter
sampler of pure maple syrup
What Is Maple Syrup?
Various packaged canned pasta Chef Boyardee
Who Was Chef Boyardee? A Real, Italian-American Icon
chef cooking gluten free meal
Everyone Needs To Calm Down About Canola Oil
Cooking a hamburger. Ketchup is being poured onto the hamburger bun.
How Long Do Opened Condiments Last?
four different types of sugar on white background
10 Different Types of Sugar to Know
Quick Black Bean Chilaquiles
Simple Ways to Make Canned Meat, Fish, and Beans Actually Taste Great
Assorted tomato products
A Basic Guide to Canned Tomato Products
person running next to a packet of yellow mustard
Does Eating Mustard Really Help With Muscle Cramps?
person surrounded by condiments
TikTok's Condiment Claire Is Here to Answer All Your Condiment Questions
Globe surrounded by condiments
After Traveling Around the World, These Are 10 Condiments I Keep in My Kitchen