Tips

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.

Hollow Out Mushrooms with a Melon Baller

When prepping mushrooms for stuffing, use this simple trick to remove the gills and give the perfect amount of space for the filling. It makes a nice shape with lots of space for good stuff!

How to Steam Asparagus Without a Steamer Basket

Whether you just don't have a steamer basket, or don't want an extra kitchen tool to purchase and store, you can steam asparagus (and other vegetables) with this simple tip.

How to Revive Limp Vegetables

Don't toss those limp vegetables, like artichokes, asparagus and broccoli, just yet! You may be able to revive them with this simple tip.

Double Up Egg Wash for Even Better Bread

Want your seeded bread to really shine—and not lose all the toppings while you are cutting slices and before you get it to your mouth? Here's a simple tip for better bread baking at home.

Pepper Stand for Upright Stuffed Peppers

To easily stuff bell peppers and keep them upright during baking, use this simple tip. No more slipping, sliding or tipping!

Rectangular Rise for Dough Proofing

Make your pastry and bread making easier with this simple tip! When making stromboli, sweet rolls or anything that needs to be in a long, rectangular shape, try this dough proofing hack.

Easy Pizza Transfer with Parchment Paper

Learning how to use a pizza peel is a practice in patience, but with this simple trick, you never need to worry about transferring your pizza from the peel to stone anymore.

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.

Cast-Iron Care

If you've ever wondering how to care for your cast-iron cookware, we've got you covered with these simple tips to keep your skillets and Dutch ovens in top shape.

How to Ripen Tomatoes

Here’s a way to ripen green tomatoes that aren't quite at their juicy, peak ripeness or that you’ll have to pull off the vine before the first frost.

Aromatic Grilling with Herbs

Don't throw out those woody, end-of-season herbs! Use this simple tip to preserve them and impart more flavor into your grilled foods.

DIY Olive Oil Bottle

Protect your pricey olive oil from rancidity (and save some money) by recycling old wine bottles and making a DIY olive oil bottle.

How to Safely Cut Hard Squash

If you're a squash lover who can't wait to cut into and bake your first squash of the fall season, this tip is for you! Here's a way to safely cut into those rock-hard squash.

How to Keep Bugs at Bay—and Out of Your Pantry

It’s good to keep dry staples on hand, but they attract bugs— especially on the lower pantry shelves. Here's a simple way to keep bugs out of your pantry.

How to Revive Wilted Basil

Here's a simple tip to help revive wilted basil—and a few other basic basil care tips, including how to store fresh basil.

How to Revive Vanilla Beans

Vanilla beans dry out as they age or if they are improperly stored. Here's how to tell if your vanilla bean is fresh-and a tip on how to revive it if it's dried out.

How to Easily Clean a Pizza Stone

Pizza stones can be difficult to clean, partly because they're heavy and cumbersome and partly because they shouldn't be submerged in water or scrubbed with soap. Here's a simple way to clean a pizza stone—without removing it from the oven!

An Easy Way to Date Food for the Freezer

Ensuring food that makes it's way to the freezer is labeled with the name and date is crucial to keeping your food fresher and safer to eat. Never wonder what's wrapped in in your freezer again with this helpful tip.

How to Clean a Blender or Food Processor

Blenders and food processors can be difficult (and dangerous!) to clean by hand because of the sharp blender and the narrow shape of the blender. Here's an easy—and safe—way to clean these electric appliances.

How to Stabilize Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are easy appetizers, but stuffing and serving them can be a problem—their round shape causes them to wobble around. Here's an easy tip to keep your deviled eggs upright and stabilized for serving.

Use a Coffee Filter to Strain Stocks and Sauces

Cheesecloth is often used to strain stocks and sauces, but it can be hard to find and expensive. Here's an affordable alternative using something you probably already have at home.

Preserve Herbs by Making Flavored Vinegars

Are your fresh herbs nearly past their prime? Use them to make flavored vinegars that will provide even more flavor to vinaigrettes and sauces. Here's how to make herb-flavored vinegar.

How to Sharpen a Vegetable Peeler

You may have never thought you should—or could—sharpen your vegetable peeler, but with this simple tip, you can ensure your peeler stays sharp forever.

When You Need Just a Little Citrus Juice, Try This Hack

Why juice a whole lemon if all you need is a teaspoon? Here’s how to get just what you need out of citrus without a lot of waste.

How to Dry Fresh Herbs

Gardens are generally overflowing with fresh herbs towards the end of the growing season. Preserve your fresh herbs for year-round use with this simple tip.

Make Vinaigrette in an Empty Mustard Jar

Before recycling a just-emptied mustard jar, make a simple vinaigrette out of the residual mustard. The flavor and emulsion will be out of this world.

DIY Superfine Sugar

No need to keep superfine sugar on hand for baking! You can make it at home using regular old granulated sugar. Here's how to make superfine sugar.

Remove Germ from Garlic to Improve Flavor

As garlic ages, it can begin form a green shoot in the center where the germ is. Unless you have young, fresh garlic, you may want to remove the germ to improve the flavor. Here's how to do it.

How to Make Quick Pan-Roasted Garlic

Roasted garlic is inimitable in its sweet, mild garlic flavor, but it can take up to an hour to roast a whole head. Here's a quick method for pan-roasting garlic.

All-Purpose Brushes for Cleaning

Toothbrushes and paint brushes may seem like they have no place in the kitchen—but they can be indispensable in cleaning and food prep. Here's a few ways to use these all-purpose brushes in your own kitchen.

How to Chop Nuts—and Keep Them From Rolling Around

When chopping round nuts (like macadamia nuts) with your chef’s knife, the nuts have a tendency to fly right off the cutting board, making a dangerous mess. Here's a simple way to chop nuts and keep them from rolling around.

An Easy Way to Skim Stock

When making stock, there's bound to be some "scum" that floats on the surface that can marr your otherwise perfect homemade stock. Here's an easy way to skim your stocks and broths to remove residue.

How to Make Perfectly Round Icebox Cookies

Icebox cookies are a baker's best friend: you can always have homemade cookie dough at the ready to bake off whenever you need a quick dessert. But how do you keep the cookies round? Here's a simple storage tip that will ensure your cookies look perfect every time.

How to Make Citrus Salt

If you have any leftover citrus zest from making meat marinades or salad dressings, or just need the juice—zest the citrus anyway!—and make citrus salt. It can be used in a multitude of ways to add a bright citrus note to recipes.

How to Individually Quick Freeze Ingredients

If you buy meat or other ingredients in bulk to freeze, there's a simple way to do it so you don't end up with a big block of frozen food stuck together.

Don't Throw Out Those Radish Leaves!

Don’t throw out those fresh radish leaves! Instead, try adding them to salads, soups, and vegetable side dishes just as you would any green herb or greens like arugula.

Make Roux for Gravy and Freeze for Later Use

When you make stock, use the resulting fat to make roux. Then freeze the roux in small disks for later use. You'll always have a richly flavored roux base on hand for making gravy and sauces.

Club Soda Pancakes

Here's a simple replacement to make the lightest, fluffiest pancakes—plus it works in just about any recipe! And you can use it in your favorite waffle recipe, too.

How to Steam-Warm Tortillas

Take a tip from Mexican restaurants and steam your tortillas to warm them. They retain their flavor and texture, without getting too soft or too crisp.

Save Money When Cooking or Baking with Alcohol

Alcohol can be an indispensable ingredient to have in your cooking repertoire, but keeping several different full-sized bottles on hand for infrequent use is both expensive and a space-waster! Here's a quick tip on how to save money (and space) when baking or cooking with alcohol.

How to Easily Skin Fish

Skinning a fish fillet can be slippery and frustrating business. Here's a simple—and safe—way to help get a grip on the fish skin.

How to Make Perfectly Caramelized Vegetables

Roasting vegetables can be delicious and exciting, especially if they are perfectly cooked with a caramelized crust. Here's how to make perfectly roasted, caramelized vegetables every single time.

How to Keep Parchment Paper from Sliding

Does your parchment paper curl up or slip and slide all over your baking sheets when you're preparing a recipe? Here's a simple trick to keep your parchment in place.

How to Make the Most Out of Leftover Vegetables/Herbs for Stock

While store-bought stock can be a real time-saver, there's no substitute for homemade stock—it's the basis for all good cooking. To give flavor and depth to stock, save and freeze leftover herbs and vegetables for easy use when making homemade stock.

How to Make Individual Servings Using a Muffin Tin

If you like to make individual servings of side dishes and desserts, there's an easier way than using multiple ramekins. Here's how you can use a common bakeware item to make individual servings of just about anything.

How to Bake Mini Tart Shells-No Pie Weights Needed!

If you are making mini tarts but would like to skip filling the shell with foil or parchment paper and pie weights, try this tip. The pie shells come out perfectly every time.

How to Trim Hearty Greens

Many popular dishes now use peppery greens like collards, turnips, mustard, and chard. But trimming them can be a pain. Here's a simple and efficient way to trim the stem out of hearty greens.

How to Freeze Rice

Freezing leftover rice—or making extra next time rice is on the menu-can be a real timesaver on busy weeknights or when you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner. Here's the best way to freeze rice for use later.

Ways to Use Orange Juice Concentrate

Frozen orange juice concentrate is both long-lasting and highly flavorful—it can be a great addition to a multitude of foods to give a strong, sweet orange taste. Here's a few ways to use it.

The Secret to Perfect, Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

For mashed potatoes with more potato flavor and no sogginess, use this method for cooking your potatoes. An added benefit: the potatoes stay fluffy, even with less dairy or butter added.

Perfectly Centered Yolks in Hard-Cooked Eggs

Egg yolks rarely remain perfectly centered in the egg after packaging, shipping and storage. To help the chalazae hold the yolk in the center of the egg for the perfect hard-cooked egg, try this simple trick. Just make sure to plan ahead because you need a full 24 hours before cooking for this tip to work!

DIY Nonstick Pizza Cutter

When you cut pizza with a pizza cutter, do you lose half the cheese and toppings to your cutter? Here's a simple tip to make it nonstick so your toppings stay put.

DIY Nook and Cranny Cleaner for Kitchen

It’s difficult to get those tight spaces clean in waffle irons, bread machines and other small kitchen appliances. Here's a simple, inexpensive solution—and it only takes a quick trip to the hardware store!

Use Dough as a Dough Tamper

No need to buy a dough tamper to press pie/tart dough into pans! With this simple tip, you will have perfect, smooth crusts every time.

How to Cut a Pineapple

Pineapple is one of the more difficult fruits to cut, because it's large, has a spiky skin and those prickly "eyes" inside the fruit once you've cut it. Here’s a way to peel pineapple with as little waste as possible and get the added bonus of decorative slices.

Griddle Grilling

Expand the possibilities of your grilling by using a cast-iron griddle as another cooking surface for your grill. You can cook just about anything you would make in your cast-iron pan or griddle indoors and it takes the fun outside.

How to Make Chocolate Leaves

Here's a simple way to make chocolate leaves. Buying fresh roses every time you make chocolate leaves is costly so try our cost-effective (and reusuable) way to make these decorative leaves that elevate the presentation of your desserts.

An Easy Way to Line a Springform Pan

Instead of carefully tracing and cutting your parchment to fit into the bottom of your pan, here's a quick way to line torte and springform pans.

DIY Jar Grip

Some jars are tough to open. Save your money and don't purchase those rubber jar grips! You can make a DIY version at home with a rubberband.

Use Dowels for Even Dough Rolling

Rolling dough and pastry to an even, accurate thickness is hard with just a rolling pin. Here's a simple way to create guides to ensure even rolling of your pastry and pie doughs.

How to Keep Berries from Sinking in Muffins

Banish those heavy-bottomed, soggy blueberry muffins for good with this simple trick to keep berries from sinking in muffins.

How to Core Peppers

Learn how to remove the core and seeds and segment a pepper with these simple (and clean!) steps.

How to Easily Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

How to make and peel hard-boiled eggs are perhaps two of the most debated cooking questions. Here's an easy way to peel hard-boiled eggs.

How to Tie a Surgeon's Knot

Surgeon's knots are great for tying meat, like roasts and tenderloins, to help it cook evenly. Here's a simple way to tie a surgeon's knot.

How to Make No-Weep Meringue

With this simple trick, you no longer have to worry about your beautiful desserts being ruined by soggy meringue leaking droplets of liquid. Say goodbye to weeping meringues forever!

The Best Way to Freeze Cream

Instead of letting any bit of a carton of heavy cream spoil in your refrigerator, turn to your freezer instead. It is possible to freeze heavy cream—here's the best way to do it.

A No-Slip Way to Remove Poultry Skin

Whether you're breaking down a whole chicken or just prefer to buy skin-on chicken because of its lower price, here's a simple no-slip way to remove the skin from chicken or turkey.

Blender Safety with Chopsticks

When using the blender, it seems more food ends up stuck under the blades than anyplace else. Save those take-out chopsticks and put them to good use with this quick tip.

How to Prevent a Gap in Double-Crust Pies

When you remove a double-crust pie from the oven, you're always crossing your fingers for a masterpiece, but sometimes the top crust separates from the filling, causing a gap. Here's a simple way to prevent this baking problem.

Freeze Nuts to Preserve Freshness

Nuts purchased in bulk (like at health food stores) are usually fresher and cheaper than those sold in small bags, but it can be hard to use them all up before they go rancid or stale. Here's a simple way to preserve the freshness of nuts for a long period of time.

Why You Need a Pair of Kitchen Tweezers

Kitchen tweezers may seem like an unnecessary, restaurant-only kitchen tool for placing and removing the smallest or most delicate ingredients. But they are incredibly useful in the home kitchen as well. Here are some of the best uses for tweezers in your kitchen.

DIY Non-Stick Muffin Liners

Baking cups are great for keeping muffin tins clean, but sometimes the muffins stick to them, leaving behind parts of your muffin and leaving them looking mangled. Here's a quick tip to make your muffin liners nonstick!

Why You Need Squeeze Bottles in Your Kitchen

Squeeze bottles give you easy access to the most-used ingredients in the kitchen—and also help give you more precision when you're adding ingredients to recipes. Here are a few simple ways to use squeeze bottles in your kitchen.

Use Charcoal to Control Food Odors

Here's a foolproof way to keep your refrigerator from absorbing strong smells and smelling like leftover food: charcoal briquettes.

How to Reduce Boilovers

Boilovers can cause a real mess in the kitchen and can even ruin a recipe, costing you time and money. Here's a simple way to reduce the likelihood of pot boilovers—it's not foolproof, so make sure to keep your eye on the stove.

How to Keep Pie Crust From Sticking and Sliding

Keep your pie crust from sticking to your counters and stop chasing your pie crust around when rolling it out with this simple tip.

An Easy Way to Test Avocados for Ripeness

Ever cut into an avocado that felt ripe to the touch, only to discover that it wasn’t? Here’s an easy way to test your avocado for ripeness without cutting up the fruit.

The Many Uses for a Bench Scraper

One of the best kitchen tools is the bench knife (also known as a pastry or dough scraper). It’s a baker’s best friend and performs many tasks. Here are a few ways to use one in your kitchen.

How to Make Butter From Overwhipped Cream

Have you ever turned on your mixer to whip some cream and—OOPS—got distracted and forgot about it, only to return to clumpy, overwhipped cream? Don't throw it out...make butter!

How to Fold Ingredients for Baking With a Whisk

The way you whip and fold egg whites or whipped cream into batters is crucial to the success of your baked goods. A rubber spatula is the most common tool used to fold ingredients, but there's one that does the job even better. See our tip for how to fold whipped ingredients into batters for baking success.

Bake Sweet Rolls in a Springform Pan for Easy Release

A springform pan can be used for more than just cheesecakes! How about baking cinnamon and other sweet rolls in the pan for easy release and serving?

An Easy Way to Prevent Burns from Hot Pans

Whether you're in the kitchen cooking alone or with someone else, it’s hard to keep track of which pans are hot. Prevent burns from hot pans with this quick tip.

DIY Splatter Guard

Tired of splatters from a hand mixer? Use this quick tip to make your own DIY shield to protect you (and your clothes) from splatters and splashes—and keep your kitchen cleaner!

How to Make Balsamic Syrup

Balsamic syrup tastes sweet and looks great as a garnish to drizzle on and flavor salads, appetizers and main dishes—you can even use it as a syrup for desserts! Here's a quick way to make balsamic syrup from inexpensive grocery-store balsamic vinegar.

How to Chop Onions

Most chefs cut onions in a very specific fashion—its similar to the technique here with one difference. They make a horizontal cut into the onion halves. It puts your fingers at risk and no one’s ever given a good reason for making that extra cut—except that it’s how they were taught in culinary school. Here's an equally effective way to chop onions.

How to "Flour" with Cocoa for Chocolate Baked Goods

Buttering and flouring a pan can help your baked goods release cleanly-but can leave a white film on chocolate-based desserts. Here's a super-quick tip to solve this problem.

How to Remedy Hot Pepper Hands: An Easy Way to Stop the Burn

Eating hot chiles is one thing, but preparing and chopping them can present a whole new set of challenges—especially for your hands. Here's a way to stop the chile pepper burn.

How to Cut Perfect Cheesecake Slices with Floss

Cutting cheesecake with a knife can leave a real mess behind—and can really butcher your cheesecake slices. Here's a simple tip to cut perfect cheesecake slices with a basic household item you're sure to have.

Multi-Purpose Pasta Insert for Soup & Broth

Make soup, stock and broth-making a breeze by putting your pasta insert to use! Clean up is a breeze and yet another unitasker becomes a multi-purpose kitchen tool.

How to Keep Potatoes Fresher for Longer

Do your potatoes start sprouting before you can use them all up? Here's a quick tip to keep your potatoes fresher for longer.

Freeze Fresh Spinach for Quick Chopping

Freeze fresh spinach instead of buying frozen cooked spinach. The fresh flavor remains, and it's easy to prep when you need it—plus clean up is non-existent!

Mouth on Fire From Chiles? The Best Ways to Soothe the Burn Fast

If you like your food spicy (or accidentally bite into something HOT), but don't want to deal with the pain for minutes after, try these remedies to stop the burn fast.

Tips to Keep Cream Cold When Whipping

It's a well-known fact that cold cream whips better—but what do you do when you have a hot kitchen? Here's a few tips and tricks to ensure your heavy cream stays cold so you can make perfect whipped cream every time.

How to Skim Fat Off Liquids Quickly

Sometimes you just don’t have time to chill your sauces, broths, stocks and other liquids to easily skim the fat. Here's a time-saving hack to skim the fat quickly using something you're sure to have in your kitchen.

How to Peel Pearl Onions

Pearl onions are about the size of a grape and have a mild flavor. They can be cooked (they are often creamed) and served as a side dish, pickled, or used as a condiment or garnish. Because they’re so small, it can be a tedious job to remove their papery skin. Here's a quick and easy way to remove the skins from pearl onions.

An Easy Way to Sharpen Kitchen Shears

Your kitchen shears probably get a good amount of use—but they are the last kitchen tool you might think to sharpen! Here's an easy way to sharpen your kitchen shears.

How to Tent Yeast Rolls When Proofing

Sometimes enriched yeast doughs can be sticky, making them tough to cover to rise/proof. Here's a simple trick to create a tent for your rolls and breads to prevent sticking.

How to Freshen Your Cutting Boards—and Remove Odors

Even after cleaning with hot, soapy water, wooden cutting boards can still have a pungent odor. Here's a simple tip to freshen your cutting boards and reduce lingering odors.

DIY Flour Shaker for Baking

Having a flour shaker handy when preparing doughs and baked goods is helpful to successful baking—it rations the flour you're using, allowing for a light dusting, and helps keep your hands out of your flour container.

How to Test the Accuracy of Your Thermometer

An accurate thermometer is crucial to your cooking and baking success! Thermometers come in handy for all types of recipes, from frying and testing meat for doneness to baking bread and making candy. Here's an easy way to test your thermometer for accuracy—no special equipment required!

How to Cut Perfect, Bakery-Quality Brownies

Want those crisp, clean edges on your perfectly square brownies? Turn to your pizza wheel to make your brownies look like they came straight out of the bakery.

How to Keep Your Salad Fresh—and Prevent Soggy Greens

Hate those soggy greens you always find swimming at the bottom of a bowl of dressed salad? Follow this simple tip to keep your salad fresh, avoid overdressing and prevent those soggy salad greens.

How to Make Frosting Shiny

Frosting can sometimes lose its luster after it's been applied to a cake and allowed to set. Here's how to revive it, bring it back to life and make it shiny again.

How to Dry Tomatoes in the Oven

Preserve your summer tomatoes with this technique to dry in the oven—you can even preserve them in olive oil and herbs for more flavor.

Mess-Free Pouring for Bundt Pans

Cleaning a Bundt pan can be a pain! Use this quick tip for pouring batters to avoid the center tube to keep it mess-free from the start.

Freeze Cabbage for No-Cook Cabbage Roll Prep

Want to cut down your prep time when making cabbage rolls? Follow this simple tip for a no-cook way to prepare your cabbage leaves for stuffing.

How to Make a Better Roast Chicken & Gravy

Want to amp up the flavor of your chicken and pan sauce/gravy? Use this simple tip to incorporate vegetables into your roasting pan for better roast chicken.

How to Make a Piping Bag Out of Parchment Paper

No piping bag? No problem! Use this simple how-to to create a piping/pastry bag out of a standard kitchen staple, parchment paper.

DIY Cold Slab for Pastry- and Candy-Making

If you have a hot kitchen and/or don't have a marble slab for pastry- and candy-making, here's a simple hack to keep your ingredients cold using a common kitchen item.

How to Make a Frosting Dam for a Filled Layer Cake

A frosting dam helps keep your filled layer cakes looking clean and professional. Here's the simple technique to make a frosting dam when assembling and decorating cakes.

An Easy Way to Stabilize a Layer Cake for Decorating

Assembling and decorating a layer cake can be challenging, especially if your cake is slipping and slidding around when you frost it! Here's a super-simple tip to keep your cake stabilized—plus it helps make cutting the cake easier.

How to Whisk By Hand Without Wearing Yourself Out

Some recipes require extended periods of whisking, such as hollandaise or when making whipped cream by hand. Use this easy tip to whisk by hand with fewer tired hands and sore muscles.

How to Clarify Butter

Clarified butter is an indispensable cooking ingredient—it's pure butterfat, void of milk solids. This makes the smoke point higher and prolongs the shelf life. Follow this simple step-by-step tutorial on how to make clarified butter.

How to Neatly Cut Through Meringue

Meringue can be a challenge—it sticks to your knife and tears, usually messing up your beautiful pie or cake. While it's still tasty, try this quick trick to cut through meringue cleanly every time, leaving perfect slices of pie or cake to serve.

Use Toothpaste to Polish Silver

Company was on its way, and you need to polish some silver STAT! Pull that toothpaste out of the bathroom and put it to use in another way with this simple tip.

Use a Tea Infusion Spoon as a Flour or Sugar Shaker

A tea infusion spoon/ball may seem like just another unitasker in the kitchen, but with this quick baking tip, you can use it for more tasks.

How to Freeze Bananas—For Smoothies & Baking

Don't toss those overripe bananas! Throw them in the freezer instead so you always have ripe bananas on hand for baking or smoothies. Use this simple tip for a less-mess, faster way to freeze and thaw bananas.

DIY Pie Crust Shield

Do your pie crust edges brown too fast? You can certainly buy a pie crust shield, but they can be hard to arrange on top of the pie and sometimes don't fit. You can make a DIY version that's sure to fit any pie! See this simple tip to make a DIY pie crust shield.

The Mess-Free Way to Pour Liquids into Resealable Bags

Need an extra hand to pour stocks, sauces, soups and other liquids into bags to freeze? Use this tip for mess-free pouring to help!

Use a Fork to Decorate Cookies-No Special Tools Required!

For quick and easy cookie decorating, turn to your silverware drawer! Use a fork to drizzle and drip glazes and frostings on desserts—no special decorating tools required!

The Many Uses for a Grapefruit Spoon

Looking for new ways to use this previous unitasker? The sharply serrated edges come in handy for quite a few kitchen tasks. Check out our tips for other ways to use a grapefruit spoon.

How to Freeze Butter to Preserve Freshness

Want an easy way to store all that butter you stocked up on at the bulk stores or when it was on sale? Use this handy storage tip to keep your butter fresh for longer.

Pre-Scoop Ice Cream to Serve a Crowd

When serving ice cream for a big group, don't scoop at the last minute as your guests anxiously await their turn for a frozen treat! Pre-scoop your ice cream and store in the freezer until you're ready to serve with this quick kitchen tip.

How to Shape Perfect Meatballs

Meatballs take time to shape by hand and are rarely consistent in size. Use a small ice cream scoop to make perfectly round meatballs of the same size.

How to Make Lemon Wheels for Garnishes

Instead of lemon wedges, you can garnish with fancy lemon wheels and twists. Here's a step-by-step guide for how to make lemon wheels.

Use Dental Floss to as a Multi-Purpose Kitchen Tool

Unflavored dental floss is often better than a knife to cleanly cut all kinds of soft foods—soft cheese, rolled dough, layered cake and cheesecake. It's a multi-purpose kitchen tool!

Use a Pastry Blender for More Than Pie Dough

Your pastry blender can be used for more than pies and pastries—it's perfect for chopped avocados and eggs for salad.

How to Crush Peppercorns by Hand

Many recipes use crushed peppercorns as pepper is an indispensable flavoring in cooking. If you're a frequent cook and need crushed peppercorns en masse, or don't have a pepper grinder or mortar and pestle, this tip is for you!

How to Cut a Cake in Half with Floss

A common cake-assembling hassle is cutting cakes into even layers. Here's a simple and easy trick to ensure even cake cake layers every time.

How to Fix Seized Chocolate

Have you ever overheated your chocolate, causing it turn into a grainy lump? This is called seizing and there's a way to save it! Use this quick tip to make your seized chocolate smooth again.

How to Quickly Pick the Perfect Apple

Here's a fast and easy way to check an apple's freshness—this technique doesn't bruise the apple for the next person!

A Mess-Free Way to Chop Seeds & Whole Spices

Do your seeds and whole spices go all over the place when you're chopping? Here's a simple trick to keep seeds and spices contained on your cutting board.

How to Make the Perfect BLT

Do your BLTs lack a little something or constantly fall apart as you're eating them? Try this simple hack to make the perfect sandwich.

How to Skin Nuts

Skinning nuts like pistachios, hazelnuts, or almonds at home may seem like a daunting task, but it's simple and easy with this tip.

How to Take the Bite Out of Raw Garlic

Want to mellow the harsh bite of raw garlic? Use this tip to tame its pungent flavor and get the most out of this culinary staple.

An Easy Way to Peel Garlic

Looking for an easy way to peel garlic? Use this quick kitchen tip to help you peel garlic without having to smash it with a knife.

How to Clean Copper Without Chemicals

There's no need for harsh chemicals to clean your copper. Two simple pantry staples will do the job with this quick tip for cleaning copper.

Not Just for Eggs Anymore! The Many Uses for an Egg Slicer

Hate having a unitasker kitchen tool taking up space in your drawers? Turn that egg slicer into a multi-use kitchen gadget with these other uses, from soft fruit to mushrooms.

Use Photo Albums to Preserve Recipes

Whether you have a recipe collection that is clipped out of magazines or newspapers, or handwritten on scraps of paper, create a family heirloom cookbook by keep all of your recipes at your fingertips by binding them in a photo album.

An Easy Trick to Keep Track of Ingredients While Baking

Have you ever had an "uh-oh" moment when measuring ingredients for baking when you can't remember if you added the baking powder? Did you add the cinnamon and nutmeg? Here's an easy trick to keep track of all of your ingredients to ensure your baked goods come out perfectly every time.

A Mess-Free Way to Pound Meat

Here's a mess-free way to pound chicken breasts or other meats for cutlets or scallopine-no flimsy wax paper or plastic wrap necessary!

How to Proof Yeast Dough With Hot Water & the Oven

If you have a hard time finding a suitable environment to allow your yeast dough to rise in, especially during cold winters, this tip gives the dough everything it needs to make it proof quickly and easily. It just takes a couple mixing bowls, hot water and your oven!

How to Roast Peppers—Seed-Free!

Removing seeds after roasting peppers can be difficult—and messy! Use this simple kitchen hack to roast peppers after you've seeded and quartered them for easier clean-up and less mess.

DIY Flavored Ice Cubes for Fruit Tea

Fruit teas are a great non-alcoholic option to serve at parties, but how do you decide which flavor to serve? Make a DIY flavored ice cube bar so your guests can pick their flavor.

How to Peel a Kiwi

So much work goes into peeling a kiwi with a paring knife or peeler—and often it leaves the flesh of your kiwi torn or misshapen. Here's a simple tip for how to peel kiwi with a spoon.

How to Remove Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate seeds are a wonderful addition to salads, sauces and garnishes, adding a punchy, bright flavor. But they can be difficult to remove the seeds from the pomegranate. Here's a clean and efficient way to seed a pomegranate in water

How to Remove Corn From the Cob Without Making a Mess

Use this mess-free way to remove corn from the cob with a Bundt pan.

How to Zest Citrus Without a Zester or Microplane

If you don’t have a tool for zesting citrus, try this trick. It’s fast and doesn’t leave a lot of zest behind in the holes of the grater.

How to Julienne Peppers

Peppers are a healthy and colorful addition to salads, stir-frys and many other dishes, but their unique curved shape makes them more difficult to cut. Use this safe method to julienne peppers of all shapes and sizes.

How to Roast Garlic Without Foil

Here's a simple way to roast a head of garlic in the oven without foil.

How to Store Fresh Herbs to Preserve Freshness

Learn how to store fresh herbs to prolong their life with this easy, simple tip. This works for soft, fresh herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro, oregano, and tarragon.

How to Juice Fresh Citrus

Juicing citrus fruit is pretty simple-and you don't even need to have a juicer! Here is the best way to juice any citrus to release the maximum amount of liquid.

How to Measure Honey and Sticky Ingredients

Sticky ingredients, like honey, peanut butter, tahini and molasses, can be tricky to measure-and often leave a mess behind in the measuring cup. Here's a simple trick for mess-free measuring.

How to Use a Tea Infuser to Make an Herb Sachet

Soups, stocks and sauces can really benefit from fresh herbs, but you may not always have cheesecloth on hand. Here's a quick tip to use a tea infuser (also called tea ball) to make an herb sachet.

How to Peel and Mince Ginger

We all know that ginger is fibrous, and can be tricky to peel and mince. Here's a tip to easily peel and mince ginger while leaving the fiber behind.

How to Buy and Use Vanilla Beans

Here's what to look for when buying vanilla beans and the easiest way to open and de-seed them for using in cooking and baking.

How to Easily Peel a Head of Garlic With Your Knife

This technique for peeling a whole head of garlic is simple and quick, proving that peeling garlic doesn’t have to be a chore.

How to Quickly Crush Cracker Crumbs

Make quick work out of crushing cracker crumbs with this easy kitchen tip.

How to Juice Key Limes

Use this helpful tip for how to juice key limes next time you plan to make a pie! Key limes are smaller in size and firmer than regular limes, making them harder to juice, but not any longer with this helpful kitchen tip.

How To Store Salmon For Maximum Freshness

If you love fresh, never-frozen salmon but can't use it the same day you buy it, this tip will show you how to keep your fillets straight-from-the-market fresh for up to two days.

How To Keep Avocados from Turning Brown

Avocados are a favorite ingredient in many dishes, but once cut they turn brown quickly. Use this simple DIY tip to keep avocados and other fruits and veggies from turning brown.

How to Keep Bean Sprouts Fresh

Bean sprouts add wonderful texture to dishes like chop suey, but they're susceptible to spoilage. Learn how to keep them fresh with these simple tips.

Hulling Strawberries

How to Peel a Hard-Cooked Egg

It's safe to say that removing the shell from hard-cooked eggs can be one of the most frustrating things to do in the kitchen. With this easy tip, you'll no longer consider throwing in the towel.

Sticky Measuring: A No-Stick Way to Measure Sticky Ingredients

Measuring sticky ingredients, such as honey or peanut butter, can be frustrating. This tip turns a sticky situation into a stress free solution.

An Easy Way to Preserve Feta

Salt is an effective preservative for many foods, and that's no secret. Here's a DIY way to make your feta taste fresher, longer!

How to Freeze Fresh Ginger

If you love ginger but always end up throwing it out before using it all up, look to this tip for a way to save it.

Brisket: Flat Cut vs. Point Cut

What is the difference between the flat cut and the point cut of a beef brisket?

How to Clean Clams

Clams are quick to prepare and cook but they can be really off-putting if you bite down on gritty sand. Follow the quick tip below for sand-free seafood.

How to Choose and Prepare Parsnips

Never cooked with a parsnip? Check out the information below on how to select and prepare them.

How to Pound Meat into Cutlets

Sometimes our kitchen tools fail us, that's where this tip comes in.

How To Rehydrate Dried Mushrooms

Ever wonder what's the best way to rehydrate dried mushrooms?

How to Cut "Noodle" Dumplings

Do you get frustrated trying to cut noodle-style dumplings? If so, check out this tip.

How to Clean & Store Mushrooms

Looking for a way to clean and prolong the life of mushrooms? Look to this simple tip.

How to Seed Jalapeños

Ditch the gloves and pull out your vegetable peeler. There's more than one way to seed a jalapeño.

A Mess-Free Way to Crush Peppermints or Other Hard Candies

Look to this quick, mess-free tip for crushing peppermint candies.

Blender Safety Tip: How to Puree Hot Liquids in Blender

Put this simple tip into action any time you're puréeing hot liquids in a blender.

How To Cook Grits and Polenta

Cooking grits (and polenta) is as easy as can be. Keep reading for a play-by-play on cooking up this simple staple.

Duchess Potatoes: How to Make Fancy Piped Potatoes

Add some flare to your mashed potatoes with this easy tip.

How to Prevent Apples From Browning

Prevent cut apples from turning brown with this simple tip.

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!

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.

A New Way to Make Casseroles

Make better casseroles and avoid any mess when baking with this simple and innovative trick!

How to Test Baking Powder

Not sure if your baking powder is still good to use? Check out this simple how-to trick to determine if it is still good to use.

How to Shred Cabbage with a Vegetable Peeler

Make easy work of thinly shredding cabbage with this quick trick that saves time and hassle.

How to Contain Smells on Your Cutting Board

This simple and easy to do cutting board tip helps keep fruit tasting fresh — not oniony or garlicky.

Buy Produce in Bulk, Freeze for Later

Save money and cut down on prep time with this simple tip for buying and storing produce in bulk.

How to Sift Powdered Sugar In a Food Processor

With this simple trick, and a bit of thinking ahead, you can save time, and mess, when baking.

An Easy Way to Chop Chocolate

Keep your chocolate from scattering about when chopping with this simple knife swap.

Easy Vegetable Stock Starter

Rather than throwing out the liquid left after steaming vegetables, put it to good use in this flavorful and healthy trick!

A Festive Way to Serve Guacamole

How to Keep Pancakes Warm

Keep your pancakes hot while you cook multiple batches with this unique tip that doesn't require the oven!

Healthy Popsicles

With this simple tip, have healthy treats on hand at all times for when your sweet tooth hits!

How to Freeze Mushrooms

Can't seem to use up fresh mushrooms before they go bad? Stop wasting and start saving with this tip for freezing!

An Easy Way to Keep Bread Warm Longer at the Dinner Table

Enjoy warm bread throughout your entire meal with this simple trick for keeping bread warm longer!

Simple Hack for Making Easier Peanut Brittle

It's the season of candy making! This simple trick is sure to make candy making easier on you!

How to Make Candied Cranberries

Candied cranberries make a festive garnish to holiday dishes this time of year. Best of all, it's simple to do!

A Quicker Way to Make Biscotti

Baking this classic treat is usually a time consuming task, but not anymore with this simple trick!

How to Revive and Reuse Leftover Vegetables

Don't let that leftover vegetable tray go to waste. Make the most of the veggies with these creative ideas!

How to Truss a Turkey

With this trusty tip in mind trussing the turkey legs together this year will be easy as can be!

An Easy Trick for Making Homemade Broth

Homemade broth ups the flavor ante in any recipe that calls for broth, making it is easy with this tip!

How To Seed Squash

Seeding squash can be a messy task. Not anymore with this quick tip that uses a unique kitchen tool.

How to Make Perfectly Round Pancakes

Make perfect pancakes every time with this no-mess, easy-to-do tip that uses one simple gadget.

How to Easily Peel Garlic Without Smashing

Stop the constant battle of separating and peeling garlic cloves with this simple test kitchen-approved tip!

Hack for Making Perfect Rice

Make perfect rice every time with this easy and simple-to-do tip that ensures perfectly cooked and fluffy.

How to Revive Limp Celery

Limp celery isn't hopeless, save your stalks and crisp them up with this simple and easy-to-do tip.

How to Easily Measure Shortening

Stop fighting with your measuring cup and get baking with this simple and helpful trick that makes measuring shortening easier.

How to Keep Waffles Warm

Find yourself eating breakfast alone once everyone else has eaten? Use this simple trick so everyone can eat together!

Reuse Empty Spice Jars for Other Ingredients

Keep those empty spice bottles on hand and make your life a bit easier in the kitchen with these eco-friendly tips!

How to Soften Brown Sugar Quickly

If you've ever found yourself in the midst of baking and realize your brown sugar is hard, use this tip to keep the baking alive.

How to Safely Slice Chiles

Avoid getting potent spice from chiles on your fingers while chopping with this simple kitchen hack.

How To Measure Ingredients Accurately

When it comes to baking, it's important to use the right tools for measuring out ingredients, learn how!

How to Make Herb-Minced Garlic

Mincing garlic is a common kitchen job, but make it easier, and less messy with this tasty tip.

An Easy Hack for Thawing Meat

Find yourself in a pinch with frozen meat and dinner closing in? Use this tip to speed up thawing time!

How to Freeze Zucchini

Zucchini seem endless in the summer, but come winter they're pretty sparse. Follow this tip for zucchini all year long.

How to Store Fresh Berries to Preserve Freshness

Keep summer sweet and extend the life of your fresh berries all summer long with these easy-to-do storage tips.

How to Freeze Fresh Basil

Save your fresh summer basil with a simple and easy-to-do trick that will have you enjoying basil year-round!

How to Save Tomato Paste and Other Ingredients to Reduce Waste

Stop wasting tomato paste or chipotles in adobo with this tip on how to make the most of those half-empty cans.

Help Yeast Dough Rise Faster

Want to give your yeast dough a bit of a boost? Use this tip to help it rise.

The Best Way to Store Fresh Spinach

Don't let fresh spinach go to waste anymore with these tips on how to best store your leafy greens.

No Citrus Zester? Use Your Knife Instead!

Need zest for a recipe, but don't have a zester? No problem, use another kitchen tool to get the job done!

A Mess-Free Way to Grate Cheese

Ease the cheese mess when grating cheese with this simple tip that will save time and stress.

A Simple Hack to Remove and Drain Capers

Get capers out of the jar without dumping out all of their brining liquid with this simple trick!

How to Remove Seeds From a Melon

Save time, mess and waste in the kitchen with a gadget that's much more versatile than its name implies.

How to Freeze Fresh Lemon Juice & Slices to Reduce Waste

Save time and hassle by using this quick tip for storing freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh-cut lemon slices.

3 Tips to Keep Asparagus Fresh for Longer

Keep your spring asparagus fresher longer with these 3 tips on how to store them until you're ready to cook!

How to Make Perfect Grapefruit Segments (Suprêmes)

Learn how to segment, or suprême, your citrus fruit like a pro for stunning and impressive presentation.

How to Quickly Soften Cream Cheese

Find yourself in a pinch when your realize a recipe calls for softened cream cheese? If you need to soften cream cheese to room temperature in a hurry, use this simple tip!

How to Carve a Chicken

These four easy steps demystify carving a cooked chicken into separate pieces and makes serving easier.

Quick Tip: Use Your Bottle Opener to Open Jars with Tight Lids

Find it hard to break open jars of pickles or roasted red peppers? This trick makes opening those pesky jars easier!

How to Cut a Pineapple with Minimal Waste

Stop throwing away precious fresh pineapple with this helpful tip that that cuts down on waste.

An Easy Way to Get Tomato Paste Out of Can

Getting all of the tomato paste out of the can proves to be tricky, well not anymore with this slick trick!

How to Clean Leeks

Leeks can be challenging to clean, especially if you want to keep the leek in tact. Use this tip to do both!

Simple Hack for Perfectly Cooked Pasta

This fool-proof tip makes cooking pasta a cinch every time. Keep this tip on hand for pasta night.

How to Make a Heart-Shaped Cake Without a Special Pan

You don't need a heart-shaped pan to bake up a festive cake. This simple method makes Valentine's Day dessert a cinch.

Simple Hack for Party-Perfect Chips

Make the most of your chips, while adding a little beautification to your party table, with this super simple tip.

How to Freeze Fresh Herbs to Reduce Waste

Quit throwing away fresh herbs and get ahead on prep with this great storage tip that will save you money and time.

How to Easily Clean a Cheese Grater

Learn this simple trick to quickly, easily, and safely clean a cheesy box grater, without cutting your hand or chewing up your sponge in the process.

Freezing Blue Cheese

Can you freeze blue cheese? Don't let expensive blue cheese go to waste, and always have some on hand with this simple tip for long-term storage.

How to Wash Salad Greens Without a Salad Spinner

This quick tip makes eating your greens easier and cleaner. Now there's really no reason to skip the greens!

How to Clean Shrimp

Get the low-down on shrimp and become a pro on peeling, deveining, and prepping shrimp for any recipe or occasion.

Chop and Mince Fresh Herbs with Kitchen Shears

Make easier work of mincing fresh herbs — and avoid bruising — with this tip that utilizes kitchen essentials.

How to Shuck Oysters

Are you planning to prepare oysters for the holidays? Do so safely and efficiently with these instructions.

How to Store Cookies & Bars to Keep Them Fresh

Keep your treats tasting delicious and looking great this holiday season with these tips on how to properly store them.

How to Quickly Peel a Mango

This quick, simple-to-do, tip demystifies and makes easy work of preparing fresh mango for any kind of recipe.

How to Roast Poblanos

If you're looking to get that smoky flavor of roasted peppers, check out this quick-and-easy tip on how to roast poblanos.

How to Stale Bread

Need stale bread in a pinch? Use this quick tip and get your dressing prepared in no time.

A Mess-Free Way to Cook Bacon

Don't fret over bacon grease anymore. With this quick tip for oven-roasted bacon, you'll have perfectly cooked bacon and minimal clean up.

Hack for "Chopping" Leafy Greens

Make easier work of chopping unruly leafy greens with this simple tip that only requires a resealable plastic bag.

Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies

Make the most of left over Halloween candy with this tip that revamps an old tried and true recipe.

The Easiest Way to Seed Hot Chiles

Stop the burn and save your fingers with this simple kitchen tip for seeding and cleaning out hot chile peppers.

How to Clean Seeds from a Pumpkin

Clean out a small cooking pumpkin or winter squash efficiently and safely with this common kitchen item.

Better Bacon-Wrapped Appetizers

Ensure perfectly crisp and tender bacon-wrapped appetizers with this easy-to do and make-ahead tip.

How to Core & Seed Bell Peppers

It can be tricky to clean out bell peppers without feeling wasteful. Here's how to do it easily, and avoid losing much pepper flesh.

How to Test Oil Temperature

Simplify frying, especially when you're without a deep-fat thermometer, with this trick for checking the oil temperature.

How to Prep Kale

Preparing greens just got a whole lot easier with this simple trick. Now there's no excuse for not eating your veggies!

How to Pit and Cut an Avocado

With our new Mexican book in hand; perfect seeding, peeling, cutting, and ripening avocados with these quick tips.

How to Store Fresh Peaches

Make the most of peaches while they are at their peak in the season with these tips on how to ripen and store them.

How to Freeze & Store Fresh Ginger

Make use of gingerroot with this quick tip that allows you to have fresh grated ginger on hand at all times!

Easy, Mess-Free Potato Slicing

This quick tip will save frustration and time in the kitchen. Not to mention, it may even save a few fingers!

How to Use Up Leftover Lettuce

Do you have brown lettuce in your refrigerator? Utilize your greens before they are a total loss with this recipe tip.

Cutting Hard-Boiled Eggs with Floss

Find cutting hard cooked eggs to be messy and inefficient? With a simple tool, this task will become simple and easy!

How to Remove Silk From Corn

With sweet corn season in full bloom, save time shucking with this simple to-do tip that uses something from your desk.

Use Muffin Tins for Condiment Trays

De-clutter the picnic table and organize hot dog toppings with this simple tip using a kitchen pan you already have.

No-Drip Ice Cream Cones

Love ice cream but hate when it drips out of your cone? This fun trick with stop the dripping and adds a sweet surprise!

Room for More Ribs

If you're going to grill ribs, you might as well grill for a crowd! If space is a little tighter on your grill than you'd like, here's a creative way to make room for even more meat. Ensure you have enough room on the grill with this quick tip.

Use an Herb Brush for Summer Grilling

An easy tip for imparting even more flavor into fish, meat, and vegetables during grilling this summer season.

The Easiest Way to Cut a Melon

If fresh melon is a mainstay for your warm-weather eating, here's a great way to simplify cutting them.

How to Clean Up Oil Spills in the Kitchen

Don't cry over spilled oil. This simple trick makes cleaning up oil easy and quick, plus you already have everything you need!

How to Properly Store Blackberries

Improper storage of berries can cause waste, these simple tips will keep your blackberries fresher longer.

How to Trim Asparagus

Stop snapping and start tapping. Fresh asparagus is a treat this time of year so get the most out of each stalk with this easy tip.

How to Keep Brown Sugar Soft & Fresh

This quick tip keeps brown sugar fresh and soft, while also keeping things tidy by using something often thrown away.

Steamed Corn On the Grill

Utilize the grill while it's hot and cook up a tender ear of corn without charring the sweet yellow kernels.

Use the Whole Head of Fennel-It's All Edible!

The fennel season (fall through spring) is nearly over, so grab this slightly sweet plant while you still can. With this quick tip, you won't waste a bit!

Crush Mint to Release the Most Flavor

Want to enjoy fresh mint with your iced tea or lemonade? Get the most flavor out of the fresh herb with this simple trick.

Remove Pin Bones from Fish With Your Huller

That strawberry huller that's been sitting in the drawer far too long now has another use. Check out how else to use it!

How to Store Fresh Pineapple

Can't seem to eat pineapple fast enough? Waste no more and keep your pineapple fresh with this simple tip for storing fresh pineapple.

Remove Excess Liquid by Squeezing Sauerkraut

Keep dishes from getting soggy with this quick and easy tip for eliminating excess liquid from sauerkraut.

A Mess-Free Way to Chop Canned Tomatoes

No need for knives and cutting boards. Check out this no muss, no fuss way to cut canned tomatoes in no time.

Clump-Free Frozen Vegetables

Here's a simple, fuss-free way to keep your frozen peas and other vegetables from becoming big icy clumps.

Simple Tip for Removing Zest from Citrus

Use this simple tip to remove the zest from lemons so you'll have fresh citrus zest of any size in no time.

How to Quickly Bring Eggs & Butter to Room Temperature

So you forgot to take your eggs and butter out of the fridge in time for your baking adventure...we've all been there! Here's a quick and easy way to bring eggs and butter up to room temperature any time you need them.

How to Easily Drain Canned Fish or Meat

Here's a safe and easy way to drain water or oil from canned seafood and meats.

How to Safely Store Lids for Slow Cookers and Pots/Pans

Here's a great tip for convenient and safe overhead storage of items with lids such as slow cookers and pot and pans.

Tip for Maintaining Kitchen Tools

Here's a simple and great tip to keep your gadgets and other kitchen tools looking and working great!

A Mess-Free Way to Crumble Cheeses like Feta and Blue Cheese

Here's an easy way to crumble feta cheese (and other block cheeses such as blue), without the mess! This simple and creative kitchen tip makes easy work of both crumbling cheese and storing it in a clean manner.

How to Prep and Freeze Garlic for Easy Use

Always have fresh garlic on hand with this quick tip that cuts down on prep time and makes mincing a breeze.

How to Recork a Bottle of Wine

Do you have an open bottle of wine you would like to finish later? Here's a convenient tip to recork a bottle.

New, Unique Way to Make a Pretty Pie Crust

Are you looking for a new way to top a pie crust that is fun and easy? Here's a great tip you'll want to use again and again.

Space-Saving Trick to Increase Fridge Space

Especially during the holidays, do you feel there never seems to be enough room in your refrigerator for everything?

A Mess-Free Way to Clean Mushrooms

Instead of brushing the dirt off of the individual mushrooms, here's a way to easily wash them.

How to Blind-Bake a Pie Crust

Does your recipe call for prebaking a pie crust? Here's a great tip that answers why and how to blind bake!

How to Remove Stems from Kale and Other Sturdy Greens

There is no need to spend time cutting off each kale leaf. Use this quick tip to remove kale leaves from the stem with ease.

How to Safely Use a Mandoline

Looking for an easy way to slice vegetables and get professional looking results? See how to cut slices of uniform thickness.

Crushing Meat with a Potato Masher for a Smoother Meat Filling

Here's a helpful tip to achieve a texture that's perfect for filling manicotti with ease every time.

Using an Offset Spatula

Spread batter, filling, and frosting with ease using this practical kitchen tool that comes in many sizes.

How to Roast Garlic

Roasting garlic brings out its mellow sweet side and reduces its pungency. Roast garlic perfectly using this tip.

How to Supreme Citrus

Do you find supreming citrus to be a tricky endeavor? Follow this simple tip to have beautiful segments every time.

How to Cut Hard Winter Squash

Hard winter squashes can be a challenge to cut. Here's a quick way to slice through them like butter.

How to Make Better Bread Crumbs

Keep leftover bread from going to waste while making for better bread crumb toppings with this simple tip.

How to Preserve Citrus Zest by Freezing

Have a recipe that calls for citrus juice, but not the zest? Save it by using this tip, and you'll always have a supply on hand.

All About Coconut

Coconut appears in many forms in this slab pie. Here's the code to cracking what each product has to offer.

How to Render Bacon

Rendering is a simple technique used to melt fat from diced meat. The result? Crispy perfection.

How to Seal Open Bags Without Clips

Never seem to have enough clips to secure open bags of rice, beans, etc.? Here's a clever way to keep them fresh.

All About Natural-Casing Hot Dogs

Here's the low-down on natural-casing hot dogs, what exactly they are, and what makes them so delicious.

Spin Zucchini Dry With Your Salad Spinner

Zucchini makes a fresh addition to any late-summer dish. While it holds a lot of water, it couldn't be simpler to remove it.

Tip to Keep Guacamole Green

As soon as they're cut open, avocados start to brown. Here's how to delay the inevitable, at least for a little while.

All About Shrimp Count

The system of numbering shrimp isn't standardized, so how do you know what size to buy? Here's what we suggest.

How to Freeze Uncooked Bacon for Easy Use Later

Don’t always use an entire package of bacon at once? Freeze it so it lasts longer, using this tip to keep the strips separate. You can then defrost individual slices depending on how many you need.

How to Scoop Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Scoop

Ice cream season is officially in full swing. Leave the scoop in the drawer and use a different utensil for easier serving.

An Easy Way to Grill Sliders

Good either for finger food or a full meal, sliders are perfect party food. Here's an efficient way to cook them.

Easy Recipes for Seasoning Variations

Fries seasoned simply with salt and pepper are already good — but these three flavor variations are even better.

A Quick & Easy Way to Slice Strawberries

Need to slice a large volume of strawberries in a short amount of time? This tip will have you done in a snap!

How to Store Asparagus

Nobody likes soggy-tipped asparagus. Keep your spears fresher longer with this quick and simple tip.

How to Use Cedar Grilling Planks

Plank cooking is a method that's been around for ages, and for good reason. Here's the down-low on the basics.

How to Quick-Chill Pasta for Salads

If pasta salad is on the menu, use this simple tip for chilling the pasta fast so you can get to partying.

How to Make Tomato-Flavored Ice Cubes for Bloody Marys

Ditch the plain ole' ice cubes and cool down a classic brunch-time cocktail by freezing and tossing in something with more flavor.

How to Cut & Core Cabbage

Working with a head of fresh cabbage can be slightly intimidating, but fear no more — here’s what to do.

How to Store Leftover Coconut Milk-by Freezing!

Canned coconut milk spoils quickly, so instead of letting it go to waste, use this tip to take care of any left over.

How to Make Perfectly Cooked Rice Noodles

Rice noodles can be easy to overcook, but it's easy to make sure they come out perfect. The key is not to actually boil them.

How to Grate Butter for Tender Baked Goods

For tender scones that aren't overworked, let your cheese grater do the heavy lifting when it comes to the most crucial element.

How To Properly Measure Flour

How you measure flour can have a dramatic effect on the amount that ends up in a recipe. Here's how to do it properly.

How to Hull Strawberries-No Special Tool Required!

No kitchen tool is truly one-note. Here's a way to put your cake decorating kit to a new and different use.

Techniques for Roasting Chicken

The secret to a perfect roasted chicken lies in how it's prepared prior to roasting. Here are the tips you need for success.

Recycle Empty Spice Bottles & Make Shakers for Use in the Kitchen

Here's a way to recycle empty spice bottles — shaking flour out for pizza dough (or other baking needs) has never been easier.

How to Buy & Store Garlic in Bulk

Can't get enough of those warehouse store deals? Here's how to make sure at least one bulk item doesn't go to waste.

How to Pit & Slice Fresh Mango

To get the most fruit out of fresh mango, it helps to know what's going on under the skin. Here's how best to slice and dice it.

Do Double-Duty by Freezing Your Meat in Marinade

With a little planning ahead and just a bit of work, you can thaw and marinate frozen meat — at the same time.

How to Store Bacon for Single Servings

Hate opening a whole package of bacon just to use a couple slices at a time? With this tip, no bacon will go to waste.

No Ripe Bananas? Grate Your Bananas in a Pinch!

Ever get a sudden craving for banana bread, but with no soft, overripe fruit in sight? Try this simple tip!

A Quick & Easy Tip to Prep Avocados

Instead of trying to make diced avocado end up looking attractive, try this tip for getting it out of the skin intact.

How to Make Bread Crumbs From Leftover Garlic Bread

Never know what to do with that leftover half-loaf of garlic bread? Here's how to keep it around for more delicious uses.

All About Tofu

Not all tofu is created equal, and it's more versatile than you think. Here are the types you'll find and how to use them.

How to Preserve Fresh Ginger

Fresh ginger freezes well, but so it keeps its impact and to give it the tiniest punch of Asian-inspired flavor, try this storage tip.

Keep Shrimp Chilled by Serving on Frozen Lemons

Love serving shrimp at parties, but unsure what to do once the bed of ice starts to melt? Here's a delicious solution.

Versatile Ideas for Using Up That Leftover Eggnog

Eggnog is simple to make and can be used in lots of tasty ways, any time of year. Here are a few inspiring ideas.

How to Freeze Fresh Herbs

Ensure flavorful fresh herbs all year long, and don't let any go to waste, with this tip for storing them for quick use.

How to Cut Fresh Pineapple

Quickly cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces with these simple steps — no fancy coring equipment needed.

Decorate Your Food with Pastry Cut-Outs

Decorating Wellingtons with cutouts of puff pastry may seem fussy, but it looks like a million bucks. Here's how to do it.

No Fat Separator? Use a Plastic Bag to Separate Fat from Drippings!

Don't have a fat separator? Here's another, super simple way to separate fat from drippings or gravy.

DIY Hard-Shell Tacos

Looking for other fresh ways to enjoy Mexican food at home? Try this tip for making your own taco shells.

How to Bake More Cookies, Faster

Use this quick tip to help get your batches of cookies in and out of the oven faster, without having to cool the baking sheet.

How to Properly Brown Mushrooms

There's a trick to keep your mushrooms from becoming soggy when you are trying to brown them.

The Two Types of Smoked Salmon

Did you know that there are two ways you can smoke salmon? Find out more facts about smoking salmon here.

How to Segment Citrus

Learn a quick trick of the trade when it comes to cutting perfect sections of citrus fruits for your recipes.

Crispy Soup Topper: Easy Shoestring Fries

For cheeseburger soup, a cracker topping just won't do. Make these easy fried shoestring fries instead.

How to Juice Limes

Tired of squeezing citrus only to get a little juice? It's easy to get the most out of your limes with this fast tip.

How to Melt Chocolate with a Double-Boiler or in the Microwave

What type of chocolate melts best? Learn how to melt chocolate for cakes, brownies, and other desserts—whether you have a microwave, a double boiler, or neither!

How to Prepare Bamboo Skewers for Grilling

These two tips in one make your time in the kitchen quicker and easier. Click to read more about useful tips for bamboo skewers.

How to Easily Slice Olives with an Egg Slicer

There's no need for a knife or cutting board with this tip. You can easily slice olives for salads, pastas, or pizzas in no time at all.

How to Easily Butter Sweet Corn

Cut down on the mess of buttering sweet corn with this tip. It's quick, easy, and fun for cooks of all ages!

How to Safely Split Chicken Breasts to Make Cutlets

With this quick and easy tip, there's no more mess to dread when it comes to cutting cutlets.

How to Remove Meat from Cooked Crab & Lobster Legs

Don't let that last bit of meat go to waste. With this tip, you can easily remove everything from the shell.

How to Form Perfect Hamburger Patties

Having trouble forming burgers? With this easy tip, your burgers are sure to come out even every time.

Hot & Cold Food Safety

Keeping your food properly chilled at a get-together is important for the safety of yourself and your guests.

No-Mess Oven Bacon

Learn to quickly cook bacon without the hassle of pan-frying. The oven gets the job done with a fraction of the mess.

Ice Cream Ingredient Primer

In a recipe as simple as ice cream, each ingredient counts. Learn exactly how each one helps achieve your best batch.

Steak Temperatures and Techniques for Grilling

Curious on how to achieve the perfect cooked meat? From turning to temperatures, we have the guide for you.

How to Refresh Cauliflower With Brown Spots

Don't toss all your cauliflower for a few brown spots on the outside — here's how to quickly and easily remove them.

How to Toast Coconut

No matter how you go about it, toasting coconut immediately pumps up the flavor of whatever dish you add it to.

How to Clean a Coffee Grinder

Here's a quick way to clean your coffee grinder and eliminate odors, so you can use it for something else, like spices or nuts.

How to Easily Cut Corn From the Cob

Tired of corn scattering all over the kitchen when you cut it off the cob? Here's an easy way to keep it corralled.

How to Pit & Dice a Mango

The anatomy of a mango makes it a little tricky to dice, but this quick method makes the process simple.

Repurpose Fruit Containers to Keep Foods Fresher

Save the plastic containers used for fresh fruit like strawberries — they can be used again to keep other foods fresher.

Choosing the Right Ham

There are many different varieties of ham. What distinguishes them, and which should you roast for Easter dinner?

How to Prepare Asparagus

These basic steps ensure your asparagus is prepped and ready for whatever way you prefer to serve it.

All About Ginger

Ginger is a favorite flavor all over the world, and for good reason. Here's what you need to know about selecting and using it.

How to Properly Freeze Tortillas

This one easy step before freezing tortillas will keep them from fusing together, so you can pull out just as many as you need.

How to Save Leftover Whipped Cream

Have you ever whipped cream to serve with a dessert, only to end up with extra? Here's how to not let it go to waste.

Freeze Unbaked Scones for Bakery-Quality Treats Anytime

Nothing's better than fresh-baked scones. Here's how to have the right amount ready at a moment's notice.

How to Make Homemade Pita Chips

Pita chips are a natural for dips like this week's Greek spanakopita dip. Here's how to make your own from purchased pitas.

Safety Tip to Use With A Mandoline

Here's a way to keep your fingers safe when slicing small foods — using items you have elsewhere in your house.

Muffin Pan Mini Cheesecakes

One big cheesecake looks impressive, but these other baking options make elegant miniature cheesecakes meant for one.

Natural Cutting Board Cleaner to Remove Stains

Have trouble getting rid of stubborn stains left by certain foods (such as beets)? Here's an unbelievably simple trick!

Types of Crabmeat

Canned crabmeat comes in multiple varieties. Here's a quick rundown on their qualities, including how they differ.

Tip for Stain-Free Cutting Boards

Beets and other dark, juicy foods can leave stains behind on cutting boards. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

How to Make a Hanger for Your Cookbooks

Have a hard time corralling your cookbook when making dinner? Keep it clean and out of the way with this simple tip.

Reuse Wine Bottles for Storing Oil

With so many unique, attractive wine labels out there, it's hard to throw those bottles away. Keep a few for storing oils, instead!

Space-Saving, Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Overnight breakfast casseroles are nice for serving a crowd, but how can you optimize that prime refrigerator space?

How to Make Candy Cane Sugar

Do your favorite party foods tend to be sweet instead of savory? Here's a way to give your sweets a little holiday flair.

Blind Baking Without Pie Weights

Pie weights work fine for weighing down the bottom of a pie crust — here's a way to keep the sides from sagging, too.

Easy Ways to Measure a Reduction

Turn to your sewing basket or kitchen utensil holder for unexpected tools that takes the guesswork out of reducing liquids.

Have "Instant" Mashed Potatoes by Freezing Leftovers

Mashed potatoes keep OK in the fridge, but to make them last longer and so you can enjoy some any time, here's what to do.

Quick & Economical DIY Tong Lock

Here's a quick way to improvise a lock for tongs that don't have one, using an object you probably have lying around.

You Can (and Should) Use Canned Pumpkin

It can sometimes feel like cheating to use canned foods instead of fresh, but in the case of pumpkin, it's OK.

How to DIY Insulated Baking Sheets

Insulated baking sheets cook food evenly, but they can be pricey. Here's how to form a makeshift one at home.

All About Hominy

You may have heard of hominy, but do you know how it's made? Here's a quick rundown on the puffy corn kernel.

Hack for Removing Excess Fat From Ground Meat

Here's an environmentally friendly and easy way to remove excess grease from ground beef and sausage.

How to Crimp Pie Dough

No matter how simple a pie recipe is, make the finished product look elegant with one quick decorating tip.

Cut Onions Safely by Using Corn Holders

It can be challenging to keep hold of an onion when slicing and dicing. Here's a simple way to get a better grip.

How to Properly Store Spinach to Keep it Fresher, Longer

A couple bad spinach leaves can ruin the whole bag. Here's how to store it to keep the leaves crisp and fresh longer.

Simple Trick to Thinly Slice Meat

Thin slices of meat pick up great flavor, cook quick, and stay moist. This trick makes it easy to thinly slice meat before cooking.

How to Remove Pin Bones From Fish

These days, many retailers remove pin bones from salmon, but in case they don't, here's how to find and remove them.

How to Remove Silverskin From Beef & Pork

Silverskin is an extremely tough connective tissue commonly found on beef and pork tenderloins. Here's how to remove it.

How to Fold In Egg Whites

The secret to soufflés is all in the egg whites. Keep them as light and air-filled as possible with this folding technique.

How to Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm

This traditional way to keep potatoes warm still works just as well as it did 50 years ago. Give it a try!

How to Make Bread Crumbs in a Flash

Fresh bread crumbs from a quality loaf can turn a dish from good to great. Here's how to have them at a moment's notice.

How to Remove Gills from Portobello Mushrooms

Mushroom gills are totally edible, but in some cases, they make a dish unsightly. Thankfully, removing them is pretty simple.

How to Peel Peaches

If you don't already know the best way to peel fresh peaches, this tip will change your outlook on cooking with the juicy fruit.

An Easy Way to Seed Hot Chiles

Vegetable peelers aren't just for peeling — here are a couple ways to use another part of the handy little tool.

How to Store Sharp Skewers Safely

Metal skewers are more attractive and economical than bamboo. Here's a way to store them that will keep your hands safe.

Save Shrimp Shells for Stock

After peeling shrimp, don't just toss the shells! Here's a great way to put them toward future use.

How to Season Meat for the Grill

When seasoning meat for the grill, keep it simple, but pay attention to the little details to get the best flavor and texture.

How To Make Brown Butter

An easy skill to master, making brown butter is a simple way to give rich flavor to lighter foods like chicken, pasta, or vegetables.

Use A Whisk To Brew Tea

Nothing beats the summer heat like fresh-brewed iced tea. Here's a simple way to make brewing easy!

Cook Ground Meat Faster by Using a Potato Masher

Tired of chasing ground meat around the pan with the back of your wooden spoon? Try this tip for quicker mashing!

How to Easily Clean Up a Dropped Egg

Don't despair over a dropped raw egg. Cleanup is easy with one simple ingredient that will help scoop the mess right up.

All About Oregano

Though they share a name, Mexican and Mediterranean oregano are not necessarily created equal. Learn the difference here.

How to Easily Peel Shallots

Stop struggling with stubborn skins and use this no-fuss method for peeling shallots and onions quickly and easily.

How to Choose the Freshest Fish

Even if the nearest ocean is miles away, it's still possible to find quality fresh fish. Just keep these basic tips in mind when selecting fresh fish.

Recycle Bakery Containers to Transport Homemade Baked Goods

Don't let all your hard work baking those treats go to waste — store and transport them safely with this quick tip.

Tip to Transfer Roasted Chicken From Pan to Cutting Board or Serving Platter

Fresh from the pan, a whole chicken can be awkward (if not impossible) to handle. Here's a painless way to transport it.

How to Oil Grill Grates to Season & Prevent Sticking

Especially for meat with fattier skin, like chicken wings, oiling the grill grate is crucial so your food doesn't stick.

Multi-Purpose Ricer: Other Uses for Your Potato Ricer

The name may suggest they're only good for one thing, but potato ricers make multiple cooking processes simpler.

All About Yeast

Some yeast needs to be proofed before using, while other types allow you to skip the step. So what's the difference?

How to Determine How Much Liquid to Add to Slow Cooker

You'd be surprised how many recipes can be made in a slow cooker. Here's one crucial thing to note before getting started.

How to Safely Dice an Avocado

The soft, buttery texture of ripe avocado can make it difficult to work with. So dice it up while it's still in the skin, instead!

Frying Basics

From the equipment, to the oil, to the narrow temperature window, many things go into that perfectly crisp home-fried coating.

Popover Pans: Do You Really Need One for Perfect Popovers?

Though they come in many varieties, these pans are specifically designed for one thing — to achieve the perfect popover.

How to Husk Tomatillos

Tomatillos are versatile and easy to cook with. A papery husk is all that stands between you and this sweet-tart fruit.

How to Make Herb Butter

Love using fresh herbs, but worried the leftovers will go to waste? Here's a simple way to give them a satisfying second use!

How to Debeard Mussels

Mussels cook quick and taste great with little prep, but cleaning and debearding them is crucial for the cooking process.

How to Keep Shrimp & Lobster Tails From Curling

Shrimp and lobster tails curl naturally when cooked, and that's okay — but straightening them has both visual and practical purposes. Curl no more with this simple tip!

How to Chop Warm Toasted Nuts

Toasted nuts add great flavor to cookies and other baked goods. Know when best to chop them, so they don't get unwieldy.

Use Floss For Easy Mozzarella Slices

Soft cheeses, like mozzarella, often have a hard time holding up to a knife blade. Here's a tip for clean and easy slicing.

How to Sort Frozen Cranberries

Fresh cranberries are plentiful this time of year, but if you're using frozen, know how to pick out the best ones.

How to Render Fat From Bacon & Pork

Melting excess fat from pork and bacon is a simple yet crucial technique that ensures crisp, flavorful meat.

Use Lasagna Sheets to Make Easier Manicotti

Manicotti tubes can be difficult to fill, but with lasagna sheets, this delicious stuffed pasta has never been simpler!

Save Your Hands When Pulling Hot Meat Off the Bones-With Gloves!

Removing chicken meat with your bare hands can be a messy, unwieldy process — but not anymore, with this simple tip!

How to Prepare Potatoes Ahead and Keep Peeled Potatoes From Browning

These simple tips makes it easy to prepare potatoes ahead, by keeping them as fresh and white as when you peeled them!

Quickly Chop Dried Fruit with Kitchen Shears

Kitchen shears are a great tool for piercing stubborn packaging, but they also make short work of chopping dried fruit!

How to Get The Most Juice From Lemons

Here's a tip for getting the most fresh juice out of your citrus, with a kitchen tool you might not expect — the microwave!

Apples — Help Ripen Fruits & Healthful Treats Too

Apples are great in pies, and to keep away those pesky doctors, but did you know they can also help other fruits ripen faster?

How to Reheat Tortillas

Tortillas are easier to roll or fold when they are warm. Store-bought tortillas lose moisture over time, but with this tip, it's easy to reheat tortillas without drying them out further.

How to Choose a Melon

Cantaloupe is the most popular type of melon, but how do you find one that tastes best? Here are some easy pointers!

How to Choose the Ripest Peaches

It's the height of summer, and peaches are plentiful at farmer's markets — but how do you choose the best fruit? Here are a few pointers!

How to Make Homemade Frozen Citrus Concentrate

Buying frozen lemonade concentrate is easy, but so is making it yourself! Plus, it cuts out the high fructose corn syrup.

What is Fish Sauce?

Fish sauce is a well-known Thai food staple, and it makes a great, salty addition to any Southeast Asian recipe.

How to Devein Shrimp

Deveining shrimp, while partially a misnomer, is an important step in preparing perfect seafood. And it can be done in seconds!

How To Fill A Pastry Bag

Filling a pastry bag can sometimes be awkward when trying to cuff the bag over your hand. Here's an easy, mess-free tip to fill a piping/pastry bag. Save time on frosting prep and simplify your cupcake decorating process with this helpful tip for filling pastry bags.

How to Grind Chicken For Burgers-Without a Meat Grinder!

Ground chicken can be difficult to find at the store, but it's easy to make yourself with a food processor and these simple tips.

All About Arugula

Arugula is a versatile green with strong flavor and, when kept fresh, can be the highlight of any sandwich, salad, or pizza.

How to Make Perfectly Seared Steaks

To achieve delicious results on the grill, a good sear is a must. Follow these five, simple steps to get the most flavor from your steak.

The Easiest Way to Preserve Summer Tomatoes: Freezing 'Em Whole!

Don't let your garden tomatoes go to waste; with this tip for easy freezing, your tomatoes will last until you're ready to use them!

How to Properly Store Romaine Lettuce

Make a mental note of this quick idea — it's a good way to maximize refrigerator space. Plus, it keeps lettuce fresher!

How to Freeze Ground Beef for Easy Thawing

Here's a solution for freezing ground meat that doesn't take up much space and lets the meat thaw quickly when needed.

4 Tips for Perfect Shortcakes

For the best results, keep these four straightforward points in mind when mixing and cutting shortcake dough.

How to Freeze Cooked Bacon

Can't get enough of your favorite bacon recipe? Here's a simple tip that lets you enjoy it whenever you want.

Quick Taco Meat

Love tacos and nachos from fast-food restaurants? Give the ground beef you use at home the same smooth texture.

Rice Your Avocados for Perfectly Smooth Guacamole

Is guacamole on the menu for your fiesta? Here's a trick that provides the perfect texture ... plus a quick bonus recipe for perfect creamy guacamole!

How to Tell if Eggs Are Fresh

Hesitant to serve the eggs that have been in your refrigerator for who knows how long? Give them this quick test.

When and How to Deglaze for Flavor

For rich, savory sauces, get in the habit of deglazing your pan after sautéing meat. The technique couldn't be easier.

How to Check the Temperature of Your Grill Without a Thermometer

Are you at a loss if a recipe says to preheat the grill to medium-high? Here's how to eliminate the guesswork. (Yes, it's safe!)

How to Peel Ginger

Waste not! Put down that vegetable peeler and take out the silverware to get rid of pesky ginger skin without losing any ginger.

How to Get More Juice From Your Citrus

Do you like using freshly squeezed lemon juice in your recipes? With this tip, you'll get every last drop from your lemons.

How to Peel Lots of Garlic at the Same Time

Sometimes peeling garlic is a messy and difficult job. Make things easier (cleanup's a breeze!) with this quick tip.

All About Tomatillos

Chances are tomatillos aren't your go-to ingredient or you don't use them often. Learn all about the berries with our tip.

How to Perfectly Portion and Freeze Leftover Tomato Paste

Put almost-full cans of tomato paste to good use (and make things easy for your future self) with this efficient tip!

How to Revive Hard Cheese

Cheese can harden and become difficult to grate long before it actually goes bad. Here's a great idea!

No Cake Tester? Use a Dry Spaghetti Noodle!

It's important to test soufflés or other baked goods for doneness. Here's a tip you'll want to keep in mind!

How to Make Homemade Pancake Syrup

Don't put a recipe on hold because you're out of maple syrup. You can make your own in a matter of minutes!

How to Seed Tomatoes

Love tomatoes but hate seeding them? Here’s a tip for doing it quickly and efficiently.

How to Clean & Prep Green Onions

Don't let cleaning vegetables hold up the rest of your prep. With this tip, your scallions will be ready in a snap.

How to Make Bread Crumbs From Croutons

If you find your pantry empty of bread crumbs, don't worry. This tip will save you a trip to the store.

How to Easily Squeeze Spinach Dry

Tired of dealing with frozen spinach? Get a better handle on drying spinach with this simple tip.

How To Bake Stuffed Mushrooms

Best Holiday Baking Tools

What To Dip in Chocolate Fondue

How to Roast Red Peppers

How to Keep Your Turkey Warm-No Oven Space Required!

Coolers' insulating power doesn't just keep things cold. Optimize oven space in your kitchen on holidays by keeping your turkey hot using this technique.

Nutritional Benefits of Apples

How To Drain Lasagna Noodles

Fresh vs. Canned Pumpkin

Tricks For High-Rise Biscuits

Yams vs. Sweet Potatoes

Best Cheese for Mac and Cheese

How to Trim Tenderloin to Remove Silverskin

Sweet Uses for Dried Cranberries

Spaghetti Carbonara: Options & Substitutes for Raw Eggs

Why Brown Meat in a Slow Cooker?

Quick Chicken & Sausage Ragu

DIY Chinese Five Spice

Muffin Mix-Ins

Tip for Quick Decorating Cleanup

How to Choose Scallops

How to Split a Chicken

The Right Oil Temperature for Onion Rings

How To Cut Corn Off the Cob

How to Cook with Greek Yogurt

How to Know When Chicken Legs Are Done

Rest Steaks on Bread for a Surprise Side Dish

Onion Ring Dipping Sauces

What is Deglazing?

Substitute for Escarole

Health Benefits of Cherries

How to Cook with Seitan

Sweet Sandwich Enhancer

Store-Bought Shortcut: Use Frozen Deep-Dish Pie Crusts for Quiche

How to Make Easy Hollandaise Sauce

How To Prepare Artichokes

How to Make Mini Meatballs for Meal Prep

The Best Heart-Healthy Nuts

How To Prepare Fennel Bulb

Pie Crust Decoration for Pot Pies

Healthier Buffalo Wings: Hot Wing-Style Chicken Breasts

How To Cook Glazed Chicken

How to Quickly Brown Ground Meat

Enhancing Flavor with Sour & Sweet Ingredients

Tuna Steak Substitute

How to Choose Lobster Tails

DIY Chocolate Truffles

How to Cook with Store-Bought Tortellini

Health Benefits of Frozen Spinach

Use Whole-Wheat Breadcrumbs in Meatballs

Pork Chops and Apples

The Best Use for Stale Bread

Chocolate-Peppermint Pie Topping

Easy, Easier, Easiest Cookie Decorating Tips

How To Blend Hot Soups

Water Bath Baking for the Perfect Cheesecake

Why You Should Let Chicken Rest After Cooking

How to Make Caramel Stick to Apples

Do you love caramel apples but your sweet, buttery coating won't stick? This simple tip comes to the rescue.

Searing Pork Medallions

The Trick to the Perfect Stroganoff

All About Jarred Artichokes

An Easy Way to Drain Fat from Ground Beef

Should You Sear or Brown Meat Before Adding to Slow Cooker?

How To Roast Green Chiles

How to Pound Chicken into Cutlets

How To Get Crisp Pizza Crust

How to Make Panini Without a Panini Press

How to Keep Sliced Fruit Fresh & Flavorful

Save Your Bacon Fat for More Flavor

An Easy Tip for Perfect Fried Rice

The Best Way to Marinate Meat

Some recipes call for meat to be marinated for a few hours in a dish—“turning occasionally” to penetrate all sides, but there's a better, less-mess way! Use this simple tip for better meat marination.

How To Pit an Avocado

How to Make a Split-Top Hot Dog Bun

How to Soften Burger Buns

Cleaning & Keeping Morels

Handy Tips For Steaming Vegetables

Skip the Wooden Skewers for Grilling and Use Rosemary Sprigs Instead

All Your Questions About Grilling Skewers, Answered

Grilling: Direct vs. Indirect Heat + Meat Temperature Chart

Why You Should Rest Grilled Meats

How to Preheat, Clean, and Season Your Grill

Sweeten Fruit Salads with Flavored Syrups

How to Safely Remove Can Lids

The Spoon and Sweep Method for Accurate Flour Measuring

How to Make Crostini in a Toaster

How to Make a Beurre Manié

How to Grate Hard-Boiled Eggs for Salads & Deviled Eggs

Pasteurized Crab Meat: Is It Worth It?

All About Chili

Top Test Kitchen Tips for Slow Cooking

How to Choose the Right Slow Cooker for You

Jicama Chips, A Lighter Way to Dip

How to Correctly Open a Bottle of Bubbly

Guide to Herb and Spice Substitutions

How to Cut an Apple Without a Corer

Cookie Decorating Tips & Tricks

How to Spin-Dry Pasta for Pasta Salads

Tips for Purchasing a Turkey

How to Plan and Prepare for Thanksgiving

How to Make a Slow-Cooker Sauce From Braises

How to Make a DIY Pumpkin Candle With Your Favorite Spices

How to Make Perfect Buttered Fresh Bread Crumbs

How to Make Thumbprints in Cookies-With a Wine Cork!

How to Mix Heavy Batters

How to Make Easy Cucumber Wraps

How to Pick Out the Best Sweet Corn to Buy

How to Choose the Best Sweet Corn

Easy Ways to Use Up That Zucchini

Thai Basil Substitute

No Thai Basil? No problem! Here's an easily accessible substitute for Thai basil.

How to Easily Clean Grill Grates-No Chemicals Required!

Stop scraping and start steaming your grill grates after cooking with this easy, creative grill cleaning tip.

How to Jazz Up Your Salad With Fresh Herbs

How to Prep Shrimp For Cooking

The Essential Grilling Tools Every Cook Should Own

Here are the grilling and BBQ tools we consider essential and always keep on hand in our Test Kitchen for grilling season. They make the job a lot easier!

Skewer Tips For Grilling

Berry Clever Tips for Prepping and Storing Fresh Berries

Quick & Easy Entertaining Tips

How to Easily Make a Salt or Sugar Rim for Margaritas

Six Rules Of Grilling

How to Muddle Fresh Mint and Other Herbs

How to Carve a Melon Bowl

How to Warm Tortillas

How to Store Fresh Asparagus

How to Pound Chicken: No Messes and No Tearing!

How to Track Broth Usage When Making Risotto

How to Prepare Chicken Tenders from a Chicken Breast

Need a Little Cheese? How to Grate a Small Amount of Cheese Without a Box Grater

How to Cook Pasta Perfectly Every Time

How to Make Vanilla Sugar

Have leftover used vanilla bean pods? Don't toss them! Here's how to make homemade vanilla sugar from your spent vanilla pod.

How to Deglaze a Pan

How to Shop for Produce for Two

What's the Difference Between Chop, Dice, Mince and Mash?

How to Properly Open a Champagne Bottle

How to Make the Prettiest Chocolate Curls

How to Make Turkey Broth From Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Tips for Buying a Turkey

How to Stay Organized and Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving