Tips and Answers

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.