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Cultured, compound, clarified—what’s the difference? Learn about the many types of butter and how to use them in your cooking and baking projects.

Here’s how to store this creamy condiment depending on how you plan to use it.

We’ve got the science and the recipes to show why this beloved tuber is the inconspicuous hero of baking.

Should you wash mushrooms? Should they go in the fridge? What about the freezer? We have answers to all these questions, and more.

If you want to preserve all of those delicate nutty notes, think twice about how you store this pantry staple.

And what about putting them in the dishwasher or the microwave?

To keep your cilantro at peak flavor, store it as if you were caring for a bouquet of flowers.

Forget everything you think you know about what should go into this classic bread salad.

Cooking this Valencian rice dish on the grill means better flavor, better texture, and an excuse to drink a glass of wine outside.

Does storing guacamole with the avocado pit actually keep it green?

Or is it really fine at room temp?

Stop a browning apple in its tracks with these easy tips.

If a recipe calls for sour cream and you don't have it, worry not. These alternatives—with both dairy and nondairy solutions—work too.

How to tell a chiffon from a genoise from a hot milk sponge.

Bartenders love this classic 2-ingredient citrusy syrup.

A 10-minute trip to the freezer is the secret to achieving a defined peanut butter ripple.

Learn how to store watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew for the sweetest flavor and optimal texture.

And is it a good idea?

Peel and clean your shrimp like a pro.

Tang may seem like a relic of the past, but it can take your grilling game to new heights.