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Tips

Simple Way to Flavor Rice

This Test Kitchen-approved tip is a simple way to add flavor to rice. Just a quick addition to the pot and you'll up the ante of plain cooked rice.

How to Quickly Grate Fresh Ginger

No more fussing with fresh ginger. When you need grated fresh ginger, and need it fast, turn to this test kitchen-approved tip.

How to Oil a Grill Grate and Add Flavor

Oil your grill grates and add tons of flavor with this easy Test Kitchen-approved tip.

A Simple Way to Keep Bugs Out of Your Drink

Avoid getting bugs or sand in your drinks while enjoying time outside with a simple trick using a kitchen staple.

How to Find the Hot Spots on the Grill

Find the hot spots on your grill with this super simple trick. Plus, you end up with some tasty grilled bread!

Kitchen Twine Storage Hack

Learn how to store kitchen string in an easy to use manner that also keeps it clean while cooking!

Easy Homemade Vegetable Stock

Learn how to make homemade vegetable stock and decrease food waste with this simple how-to tip.

Color Coding Fresh and Hard-Boiled Eggs to Keep Them Separate

Keep hard cooked eggs and fresh eggs separated with this simple, and beautiful, test kitchen-approved tip.

How to Freeze Cookie Dough

With this simple tip of freezing cookie dough, freshly baked cookies are are just minutes away at all times!

How to Perfectly Roast Vegetables

Make the best-ever roasted vegetables with this simple kitchen hack.

How to Prepare Rhubarb

Do you have a bundle (or a bushel) of rhubarb? Make sure you're preparing it correctly with these easy tips!

Poach for Hard-Boiled Eggs Without The Shell

Make hard-boiled eggs without the shell using this genius tip, and skip the messy hassle of peeling.


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Recipes

Creamed Spinach Sauce

This Creamed Spinach Sauce was created to top our Steak House Mushroom Burgers, but it also pairs nicely with grilled steak or pork tenderloin.

Tuscan Beans

These “baked beans” are delicious warm or at room temperature.

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.