Tips and Answers

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.