The Pro Move
For a Bouncy, Firm Texture, Give Your Tofu a Hot Bath
A quick dunk in boiling salted water will give this protein a new lease on life.
For Next-Level Caramel, Reach for Tamarind Paste
Offset the sweet with this tart and tangy pantry staple.
Don’t Toss That Corn Water—Boil Pasta in It
The best summery pastas make the most of this starchy, flavorful ingredient.
These Meal Prep Tricks Will Save You Cooking Time Every Week
Do this today and you’ll eat well all week long.
To Give Your Cakes Some Lift, Add a Little Pop
Adding sodas like 7Up and cola to cakes is about more than just the novelty. Here’s a look at the science behind how these bubbly ingredients can make better cakes.
Your Favorite In-Flight Cookie Is Even Better As a Milkshake
These crumbly, faintly spiced biscuits were born to be blended with ice cream.
Dress Up Summer Fruit With a Splash of Rosé
Drink your sangria and eat it too.
The Vodka Sauce Has Left the Pasta
The spicy, creamy sauce has big potential for grilled veggies, melty sandwiches, and your next homemade pizza night.
For the Best Fruit Pies, Max Out Your Lemon’s Potential
Use more than just the zest and the juice.
You Can Make This Frozen Negroni Without Any Gadgets
The hottest drink of the summer is slushy (and portable).
For Flaky, Lofty Scones, Throw That Butter in the Freezer
And then grate it.
Move Over, Ganache. It’s Namelaka Time
There’s a reason this light, fluffy chocolate cream is a go-to for so many pastry chefs.
Don’t Cry Over Unripe Mangoes. Turn Them Into Spicy-Sweet Achaar
Put this easy mango achaar in sandwiches, turn it into a vinaigrette, and add it to your next charcuterie board.
Bake Your Way to Extra-Crispy Vietnamese Imperial Rolls
Less mess, more crunch.
For Crispy-Crusted Cornbread, Follow This One Rule
Preheating your skillet is the trick to achieving tender, golden-crusted cornbread every time.
For Intensely Caramelized Gravy, Give Chicken the Bhuna Treatment
Try this South Asian cooking technique with lamb, too.
This Ancient Flavored Salt Making Tradition Will Bring Your Dying Herbs Back to Life
A zero-waste solution to your herb surplus.
For Foolproof Funnel Cakes, Ditch the Funnel
Here’s everything you need to know to get started making perfectly crispy funnel cakes at home.
Use This Bread-Baker’s Secret to Take Your Homemade Loaves From Good to Great
Deeper flavor and a better crumb could be yours.
Go Ahead. Put Some Fish Sauce in Your Cookies
The savory condiment adds a touch of salty depth to this citrusy shortbread.