Tips and Answers

How to Easily Peel Garlic by Blanching

Peeling garlic can be a sticky, time-consuming mess. Follow this simple tip to make your life a bit easier.

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!