Expert Advice
Expert Advice
The Fastest Way to Ripen Bananas Isn’t the Best
We tested multiple hacks, but only one created both tender and sweet bananas.
Holidays Events
How to Cook a Turkey for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Feast
You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe again.
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The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
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15 Types of Squash and How to Cook Them
Finally learn the difference between kabocha and red kuri.
Essential Cooking Intel
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Why Are There So Many Exclamation Points in Cookbook Titles?!
You Got This!, Sweet Farm!, Galette!, the list goes on.
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How to Spatchcock a Chicken, Step-by-Step
Butterfly your bird for even grilling, faster cooking, and easier carving once it’s done.
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How to Thaw Fish Fast
The most efficient method takes less than an hour, but you might not even need it.
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17 Types of Apples for Cooking, Baking, Lunchboxes, and More
These are the varieties you’re most likely to come across in American markets.
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How to Turn a Nearly Empty Peanut Butter Jar Into a Dinnertime Star
Transform it into a sauce for noodles, vegetables, or dessert, right in the jar.
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This 3-Minute Chocolate Frosting Saved My Birthdays
No muss, no fuss; lots of tangy whipped cream cheese and butter.
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Is Plain Water Enough to Wash Fruits and Vegetables?
Produce sprays and DIY baking soda solutions abound, but are they necessary for removing pesticides and germs?
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A Cookbook All About Dates Is What We Deserve
In Hot Date!, Rawaan Alkhatib explores the fruit’s potential with tater tots, chili crisp, upside down cake, and more.
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How to Buy the Right Pasta for Any Recipe
Fresh, dried, long, or short, there’s a perfect pasta for every sauce.
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For Custardy Scrambled Eggs, Cook Them Hong Kong–Style
A standout recipe from Salt Sugar MSG, the new cookbook from the team behind Bonnie’s in Brooklyn.
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15 Types of Onions and How to Use Each One
Learn the differences between white and yellow onions, shallots, spring onions, scallions, and more.
Ingredients
How to Pick Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Tonic
Whether mixing drinks or sipping solo, which sparkling water you choose makes a difference.
Expert Advice
How to Clean and Store Strawberries
Our test kitchen’s tips to make fresh berries last their longest.
Ingredients
Get to Know the Different Types of Bourbon
Can you tell a single-barrel from a high-rye? Find the best bourbon for you in our expert guide.
Ingredients
What’s the Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream?
And what about cream of coconut? Here’s how to use each ingredient.
Ingredients
14 Types of Lettuce and What to Do With Them
Break out of your romaine rut and explore the wide world of salad greens.
Expert Advice
You Don’t Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio
Customize your dream blend with this formula for perfect homemade granola every time.
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How to Boil Chicken for a Week’s Worth of Meals
For juicy boiled chicken that’s infinitely versatile, just turn down the heat.
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3 Ways to Toast Pecans So You Never Burn Them Again
Before mixing pecans into pie—or anything else—toast them for maximum crunch and the richest flavor.
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How to Choose Between Coconut Flakes, Chips, Shreds, and More
Plus, what’s the deal with desiccated coconut?