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Learn how to peel garlic, how to brine turkey, how to bake a cake, how to make fudge, how to boil an egg, how to make pie crust, and other cooking skills in our advice articles.
papaya halves
How to Cut a Papaya
cantaloupe cut in different ways
How to Cut a Cantaloupe
Roasted zucchini casserole 4x3
How To Make A Dump & Bake Casserole Without A Recipe
Fried-chicken-breast-with-sides-4x3
The One Ingredient for the Crispiest Chicken
A McDonald's McGriddle breakfast sandwich over a gray and orange designed background
You Can Make Mini Copycat McGriddles at Home—Here's How
beans-soaking
You Don't Have to Soak Dried Beans, and Actually, You Shouldn't
Side view of a bowl of fresh gnocchi dumplings
Making Homemade Gnocchi Is Easier Than You Think—Especially When You Try This Trick
Wooden plate with hot chili peppers. On a rustic dark background. High quality photo
What Is the Scoville Scale and How Does It Work?
a close up view looking over the corner of a baking dish into a bubbly lasagna with a portion removed.
Wait, Is Lasagna Actually a Casserole?
looking down at a bowl of rigatoni noodles topped with arrabbiata sauce
The 20 Best Pasta Sauces, According to Our Readers
close up on a large bowl of real poutine
What Is Poutine and Why Is It So Delicious?!
overhead view of air fryer french fries served in a bowl
Who Invented French Fries?
pot of water boiling on stovetop
Boil vs. Simmer: What's the Difference?
close up view of two eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce on top, on a green and white plate
What's the Difference Between Hollandaise and Béarnaise?
a close up view of a pile of best ever chocolate chip cookies with one broken in half
Who Invented the Chocolate Chip Cookie?
Two glasses of white wine, close up
Pinot Grigio vs. Pinot Gris: What's the Difference?
overhead view of Air-Fried Chicken Calzone recipe served with marinara dipping sauce
What's the Difference Between a Calzone and a Stromboli?
High angle view of continental breakfast table with croissant and coffee cup
What Is a Continental Breakfast, Exactly?
Flavored Latte
Café Au Lait vs. Latte: What's the Difference?
a bowl of white New England clam chowder next to a bowl of red Manhattan clam chowder
New England vs Manhattan Clam Chowder: What's the Difference?
mid angle, looking into a plate of general tso's chicken
Who Was General Tso (And Why Does He Have His Own Chicken)?
a super close up view of several savory deviled eggs topped with fresh dill.
Why Are They Called Deviled Eggs?
racks 3
You're Probably Baking and Roasting in the Wrong Part of Your Oven—Here's Why
Lightly browned roasted broccoli on a blue platter with a lemon wedge in the background
You Actually Can Get Crispy Vegetables From Frozen—Here's How
overhead shot mortar and pestle
How to Use a Mortar and Pestle
overhead, looking down at a large bowl of mashed potatoes with melty butter on top
How Long Should You Boil Potatoes for Mashing?
cooked sweet potato sliced lengthwise with melted butter
Should You Be Freezing Sweet Potatoes Before Baking Them?
A massaged kale salad in a bowl with quinoa
Why Do You Have to Massage Kale? Plus Hacks for Making It Easier
A mug filled to the brim with macaroni and cheese topped with breadcrumbs.
Love the Crunchy Topping on Mac and Cheese? Get a Whole Pan Full
a martini glass with a pickle chip garnish
That Pickle Juice You Discard Is Your Ticket to Flavor
A blueberry muffin broken open with more fresh blueberries on the plate
Does This Trick Bring Your Muffins to New Heights?
raw-bugolgi-beef
This Hack Is the Easiest Way to Thinly Slice Meat
variety of onions in wooden crate
Ways to Take the Sharp Bite Out of Raw Onion
fried chicken and waffle sandwich topped with coleslaw
10 Ways to Use That Box of Frozen Waffles for More Than Just a Quick Breakfast
A bowl of red beef chili topped with parsley, sour cream and cheddar cheese
6 Secret Ingredients to Help You Make the Best Chili
raw turkey in the fridge
3 Ways to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey
garlicky shrimp
The Secret to Making Juicy Shrimp
burnt ends
What Are Burnt Ends?
looking down at a plate of marinated grilled chicken on a green towel
How Long Can You Marinate Chicken?
Chocolate Chip Cookie Batter in a bowl with a wooden spoon, with spilled chocolate chips
How Long Does Cookie Dough (Safely) Last in the Fridge?
Homemade Oklahoma Fried Onion Cheeseburgers
This Oklahoma Staple Is the Original Smash Burger
Thick, raw Bone-In Rib Eye Steak on a cutting board
How to Thaw Steak Fast
Bagel with cream cheese on wooden table
Neufchâtel Cheese vs. Cream Cheese: What's the Difference and Which Should I Use?
Raw cookies on baking sheet with eggs and flour in the background
The Real Reason You Shouldn't Eat Raw Cookie Dough
looking down at grilled baby back ribs with some cut
Spare Ribs vs. Baby Back Ribs: What's the Difference and Which Is Better?
A ten-inch stainless steel skillet on black background
What Is a Skillet?
Homemade aromatic compound butter with black truffles on wooden board
What Is Truffle Butter?
Organic wild blueberries on dark wooden background.
How to Freeze Blueberries
Ripe strawberries in the basket on grey wooden background
The Best Way to Store Fresh Strawberries So They Last Longer
Steamed White Rice Served In Bowl On Table
Can Leftover Rice Really Give You Food Poisoning?
home cook tasting stovetop food
How to Taste—and—Adjust Any Dish Like a Pro
Man's hand in green protective glove with yellow rag cleaning induction cooktop at home kitchen.
How to Clean an Induction Cooktop
Basted Eggs
Sunny Side Up vs. Over Easy: What's the Egg-tual Difference?
Market fresh rib eye beef steaks still in the butcher paper.
Sirloin vs. Ribeye: What's the Difference and Which Is Better?
Crumpet with butter on top
What Is a Crumpet?
Tofu on a cutting board
What Is Tofu and How Do You Use It?
Fresh organic vegetables chopped on a chopping board
What Is Mise En Place, and Why Is It Important?
brown bits left in pan after searing
What Is Fond?
overhead view of marinara sauce with fresh herbs and a wooden spoon in a large skillet
Marinara vs. Pasta Sauce: What's the Difference?
close up on a bunch of vanilla cupcakes topped with frosting and sprinkles
Cupcakes vs. Muffins: What's the Difference?
authentic Italian Parmigiano Reggiano cheese head
How to Know if Your 'Italian' Ingredients Are Actually Italian
overhead shot parsley bunch
Your Fresh Herbs Could Be Contaminated With Bacteria—Here’s How to Wash Them
Food leftovers packaged in boxes inside a home fridge with dates written on.
How Many Times Can I Safely Reheat Leftovers?