Expert Advice
3 Ways to Toast Pecans So You Never Burn Them Again
Before mixing pecans into pie—or anything else—toast them for maximum crunch and the richest flavor.
Holidays Events
How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving
You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe ever again.
Expert Advice
How to Choose Between Coconut Flakes, Chips, Shreds, and More
Plus, what’s the deal with desiccated coconut?
Essential Cooking Intel
Wait, Why Is Everyone Washing Produce With Baking Soda?
And is it a good idea?
Does Ketchup Need to Be Refrigerated?
Or is it really fine at room temp?
Is It Okay to Freeze Cheese?
Can you freeze cheese? It turns out the answer depends on the type of cheese, the way you prep it for freezing, and what you plan to do with it after thawing.
Why Do Recipes Call for Unsalted Butter?
It comes down to one thing: control.
8 Great Substitutes for Cornstarch
Out of cornstarch? Don’t want to use it? These alternatives have you covered.
Here’s How to Make Food Less Salty
Overseasoning happens to all of us. It doesn’t have to ruin your dinner.
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18 Types of Peppers and How to Cook With Them
From mellow and sweet to can’t-take-the heat.
Does Almond Milk Go Bad?
Just like dairy, almond milk will eventually expire. Here’s what to look for.
How to Make Clafoutis, With (Almost) Any Kind of Fruit
The classic French custard is easy to make anywhere, anytime, and with all sorts of mix-ins.
For the Glossiest, Sauciest Sheet-Pan Chicken, Grab a Jar of Jam
With the help of soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and vinegar, a jar of apricot jam transforms chicken legs into a gorgeous weeknight dinner.
Does Alcohol Expire? A Guide to Storing Liquor
Find out which bottles to keep in the fridge—and just how long they’ll last.
The Secret to Level Cake Layers? Toothpicks
Build towering multilayer cakes with this stress-free technique.
How to Make Layered Cocktails and Drink the Rainbow
Go slow and steady—and keep practicing.
How to Keep Your Rhubarb Cake From Getting Soggy
Rhubarb is juicy, which can spell disaster in a cake. Here’s how to bake one that doesn’t sog out.
Egg Wash Your Way to Shinier Pie Crusts, Pastries, and More
Give any dough a little razzle-dazzle with this guide to egg washes.
How to Store Cucumbers So They Stay Extra Crunchy
Everything you need to know about keeping cucumbers fresh.
How to Make Scrambled Eggs Perfectly, Every Time
Just say no to a rubbery, crusty, dried-out scramble.
Pickled Red Onions Are the Quick Trick That Brighten Any Meal
Add a pop of color and acidic punch to tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more.
What’s the Difference Between Lox and Smoked Salmon?
Here's how to tell them apart—and what to know about gravlax and kippered salmon too.