How To
The 5 Rules to Using Jarred Pasta Sauce
Cooking with a jar of store-bought marinara can be a serious time saver. And by deploying a few easy tricks, you can make it taste great, too.
How to Freeze Fruits and Vegetables
Got a stash of great produce you want to keep for as long as possible? Time to put your freezer to work.
You Have Time for Cassoulet As Long As It's Not Actually Cassoulet
No time for project cooking? This non-cassoulet is just, like, toast. And you definitely have time for toast.
How to Stock Your Kitchen for the Coronavirus Era (and Other Emergencies)
Experts recommend keeping a two-week supply of food on hand at all times. But stocking up requires a strategy (not to mention some pantry space).
How to Use Your Pickle Juice, Your Bean Liquid, Your Whey, Your Brine, and More
Forget about shedding tears over liquid down the drain—turn your leftover brines, oils, and—yes—aquafabas into something useful.
The Best Frozen Veggie Burgers Are the Ones You Make Yourself
Bonus: they're vegan and gluten-free, and you cook them straight out of the freezer.
Move Over, Crispy Chickpeas. Crispy Lentils Are Here
Make lentils into your new favorite crunchy soup and salad toppers, no pre-cooking required.
How to Skip Shucking (But Keep Eating) Oysters at Home
Oven-roasting oysters just until they pop open means all the fun and romance of oysters on the half shell with no shucking knife or skills required.
What to Substitute for Salmon, Tuna, and Other Common Fish
Ignore your recipe (well, mostly) and talk to your fishmonger.
Oyster Shucking 101
Learn how to shuck an oyster with ease via our six-step photo-illustrated guide.
Umami-Boosting Secrets From 5 Great Vegetarian Cooks
Adding olives to vegetable stock is just the beginning.
The Seedy Sprinkle to Power Your COOK90
Make a batch of this crunchy mixed-seed sprinkle now; add it to breakfasts, lunches, and dinners all month long.
Our Food Editor's 3 Favorite Tricks for Cooking Salmon Better, Faster, and More Easily
Quick weeknight salmon can be yours.
A Guide to Keeping Olive Oil As Fresh As Possible
This is how to buy and store olive oil so it tastes fresh—for as long as possible.
It's Apple Season—Make Compote!
If you went apple picking, it's time to make compote.
You Say Your Cake Stuck Like It's a Bad Thing?
Stuck, cracked, or broken in half, there's a serving solution for every cake problem.
Everything You Need to Make Perfect Popcorn
All the tools and ingredients to have on hand for our tried-and-true method for the best popcorn ever.
The Laziest (and Tastiest) Way to Grill Vegetables
Put down your knife, relax, and explore the world of whole-vegetable grilling.
Abra Berens' "Creamed Cheese" Technique Turns Regular Mozzarella Into Burrata
Well, it's basically burrata.