The Importance Of Folding For Baking, According To Julia Child
What exactly does it mean when a recipe says to fold in an ingredient? It sounds simple, but it's really not clear. Thankfully, Julia Child has some advice.
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Butter Cake Vs Foam Cake: What's The Difference?
There are so many types of cakes, and they're all created by small nuances in their ingredients. So what's the difference between a foam cake and a butter cake?
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Your Instant Ramen Will Taste Better With One Simple Addition
Your bowl of instant ramen might be missing a key ingredient, and it's likely one you never thought of using before. Hint: Your toast knows it all too well.
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Here's How You Should Be Reheating Shrimp
If you ever find yourself with leftover shrimp and don't know what to do with it, you can enjoy your meal later with the proper reheating techniques.
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Why You Shouldn't Press Burgers While Cooking
Pressing down on burgers won't make them cook faster. Worse, what you are really doing is pressing out all the delicious juices and flavors from your patty.
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Shellfish Can Be More Nutritious Than You Might Have Thought
Most shellfish don't actually contain all that much cholesterol. Shellfish are also a great source of lean protein while being low in fat and calories
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Tips For Perfectly Cutting Biscuits
How you cut your biscuit dough doesn't seem important, but small changes in this step make a big difference. Follow these tips to get it just right.
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How To Get The Best Sauteed Mushrooms, According To Julia Child
As part of her tips as a cookbook author and television cooking personality, Julia Child let us in on a technique for saving soggy mushrooms.
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Why It's A Bad Idea To Store Leftover Canned Food In The Original Can
While a sealed can may make a great home for longterm storage, once the can has been opened it no longer functions quite as well.
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Why You Shouldn't Fry Wet Food
It's hard to resist the allure of a crispy piece of fried food but there is also no denying that frying food at home can be a gigantic pain -- literally.
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Every Cut Of Lamb, Ranked Worst To Best
Tender and delicious, lamb cuts come in all sizes and flavors. Curious to learn about their differences? Read on to become a lamb cuts expert.
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The Reason You Should Avoid Freezing Cooked Egg Whites
As convenient as freezers are, it's important to know their limitations. Not every ingredient can withstand the process of being frozen and defrosted.
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Take Your Brownies To The Next Level With Browned Butter
It might seem impossible to improve upon brownies, but we're still going to try. Browned butter is super easy to make and will take your recipe up a notch.
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Never Use This Dishwasher 'Hack' For Cooking Fish
Ever wish you could wash your dishes, and cook dinner simultaneously in one appliance? Well then you should keep waiting.
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Why It's A Bad Idea To Put Nonstick Cookware In The Dishwasher
If you're a fan of nonstick cookware, there are some pretty convincing reasons to think twice before loading your pots and pans in the dishwasher.
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The Absolute Best Uses For Your Stockpot
Some cookery is irreplaceable. While there are many kitchen devices out there that can do it all, the multiple uses of a stockpot are tough to replicate.
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Read This Before Buying Frozen Steak
Produce and packaged foods are often frozen quickly to avoid loss of quality and nutrition, but can the same be said for a frozen steak?
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The Absolute Best Cuts Of Pork To Smoke
Let's break down those hog breakdowns and dig into which cuts of pork are prime candidates to grill on the almighty altar of smoke and why.
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The Absolute Best Egg Substitutes
Whether you're allergic to eggs or don't happen to have any in your fridge when you go to make a meal, don't worry. We've rounded up the best egg substitutes.
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Why You Should Always Rinse Canned Beans
Though speed is a primary reason for choosing canned beans over dried, there's one step you should take to insure your recipe is a success: rinsing your beans.
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20 Best Peanut Butter Snacks, Ranked
Peanut butter just keeps getting better and better. For a list of the tastiest modern and classic peanut butter snacks, read on to learn more.
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The Absolute Best Ways To Keep Marshmallows Fresh
Once your bag of marshmallows is opened, you'll need to store them in a way that'll preserve them for as long as you'll need them for: short- or long-term.
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Why It's Better To Use Leftover Rice For Fried Rice
Fried rice is as versatile a dish as you can find, but for perfectly cooked fried rice, there's one rule all cooks should never waver from: using leftover rice.
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Cake Vs. Dry Vs. Instant Yeast: What's The Difference?
When baking, if you're wondering what type of yeast would be best — cake yeast, active dry yeast, or instant dry yeast — here's our breakdown of each.
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The Reason Some Eggs Are Harder To Peel Than Others
When hard-boiling eggs, the step that comes after — peeling the eggs — can be either hit or miss. There's a reason why some eggs peel more easily. Here's why.
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Why You Shouldn't Rely On Color When Picking Out Avocados
Picking out the perfectly ripe avocado can be a shopping challenge if you're unfamiliar with the color scale of the berry, which is wide.
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Can You Use Canned Foods After The Best-By Date?
In the case of shelf-stable items like canned foods, you should note the best-by date but know that this date does not indicate spoilage: it's about quality.
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