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Save Your Leftover Whipped Cream!

Before you let your leftover whipped cream deflate and go to waste, try this easy trick to freeze and reuse it!

A Simple Trick to Make Perfect Cuts Through Dough

Dust off that rarely-used electric knife — it's not just for turkey anymore! Give it a new use with this simple trick for cutting perfect slices through cinnamon rolls and other doughs.

How to Easily Hollow Out Small Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are so small that they can sometimes be hard to hollow out. With this easy trick, you'll have the task done in no time!

Sift Chopped Nuts for Better Texture and Flavor

You've toasted nuts, you've chopped nuts, but sifting nuts? That's probably not something you've ever done! But there's a simple reason why you may want to start below.

How to Cut and Store Perfect Cake Slices for Make-Ahead Desserts

Make-ahead freezable desserts are great for parties, entertaining, and the holidays. Even better when the dessert can be cut into perfect slices before it goes in the freezer! Here's how to make perfect cake slices to store in the freezer.

Preserve Herbs and Citrus in Ice Cube Form

Stock your freezer with flavorful herb and citrus ice cubes to drop into soups, stews, and sauces. No more wasting fresh herbs or citrus!

How to Make Flavored Pie Dough

There are no limits on the flavorings you can add to your homemade pie doughs! From herbs and nuts to citrus and flavored waters, you can amp up you pie with just a simple addition.

How to Quickly Soften Butter

Forgot to leave your butter out to soften before baking? No problem! Here's a few quick ways to instantly soften fridge-cold butter to room temperature.

How to Grate Chocolate

Learn the easiest way to grate chocolate for easy (and even) melting and storage. When you need a bit, it's all prepped for you.

Roll Up Your Salad Greens to Keep Them Dry and Crisp

Salad dressing is not much good when tossed with a bowl full of wet greens. Here's a simple way to keep your greens dry, crisp, and fresh for up to a week.

No-Drip Lid

Need to keep your soup or sauce warm on the stove until serving, but don't want the consistency to change? Here's a simple tip to keep your food warm—without the moisture from the lid dripping into your dish.

Better Flavor for Breading

Egg washes are the norm for breading, but there's a better, more flavorful way! Use our quick tip to provide for flavor and cling for the breading.


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Béarnaise Sauce

Béarnaise [behr-NAYZ] is a derivative, or variation, of hollandaise. Prepare the sauce as directed in our How To Make Classic Hollandaise article, but follow this recipe for a delightfully buttery sauce enhanced with the light anise-like flavor of fresh tarragon. Use this béarnaise to top the Stuffed Filet Mignon Oscar…

Apple-Mustard Sauce

For a glazed corned beef, brush some of this Apple-Mustard Sauce over the Braised Corned Beef and broil until glazed, if desired.

Stir-Fried Leeks with Salt & Pepper Shrimp

Leeks aren’t usually the star of the show, they’re used to playing a supporting role. But when given the opportunity, they can shine.

Although they don’t look like onions, leeks are in the same family and share some of the same flavor characteristics — they’re just a bit more subtle and sweet. Unlike bulb-forming onions, leeks actually grow in layered stalks. The tops are much greener than the bottoms because they’re exposed to more sunlight. However, only the light portion is edible …

Beer & Brat Potato Salad

Potato salad is nearly synonymous with summer gatherings — what would a picnic or a barbecue be without it? This version takes a cue from the Midwest with beer, brats, and whole-grain mustard. Give it a try at your next cookout and be the hit of the party.

Watermelon Rind Pickles

Watermelon Rind Pickles are the classic way to prepare the squash-like rinds of watermelon. Simmer the rinds in salt water to tenderize, then pickle them in a sweet and tangy brine that’s enhanced with cinnamon, fresh ginger, and pickling spices. If you like bread-and-butter pickles, you'll love these!

Grilled Pepper Salad with black beans & avocado

The perfect Mexican-style side dish, this grilled pepper salad with black beans, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro pairs well with any smoky grilled main dish.

Breakfast Pizza with pico de gallo

To bake pizza in the oven, preheat oven to 450° and bake 12 minutes.

Tropical Fruit Salad

Most of the fruit can be cut ahead of time, but don’t slice the banana or combine fruit with the rum dressing until 5 minutes before serving.

Margherita Crostini with garlic vinaigrette

This side has all the great flavors of the favorite margherita pizza, but it’s easier to make.

Farro with dried apricots & feta

With bits of dried apricots, lemon zest, and feta, this hearty side feels light and refreshing.

Mojito Cocktail

Latin flavors are all the rage now, and here is one of the hottest drinks. It's a refreshing blend of rum, mint, sugar, and soda water — WOW!

Cheesy Grits Soufflé

The coarsely ground dried corn known as grits is a southern staple. Polenta or cornmeal may also be used in this recipe.