The Factors To Consider While Choosing Lettuce For Your Burger
When it comes to choosing the right lettuce for your burger, there are a number of factors to consider. Here's how to set yourself up for patty perfection.
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Stories By Lori McCall
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Canned Biscuits Are Perfect For Making Homemade Mini Pizzas
Refrigerated biscuit dough is affordable, accessible, and versatile - it's definitely worth keeping this staple on your permanent grocery list. -
Elevate Your Next Dinner With A Tangy, Flavorful Floating Salad
This refreshing side dish, called a marinated salad, cold cucumber-and-onion salad, or floating salad, will lighten up a heavy meal with some bright acidity. -
Run Out Of Oil For Baking? Just Use Applesauce
Running out of oil is a common problem for those who enjoy baking. But a quick fix might already be hanging in the fridge in the form of applesauce. -
Pear Sauce Is The Baking Oil Substitute We Never Knew We Needed
Want to create delicious baked goods without all the added fat? This easy swap can do the trick, and can also be swapped in for applesauce in recipes. -
Costco's In-House Agave Is The Affordable Sweetener You Need To Try
Looking for a nectary syrup that can sweeten your food while staying on a budget? Costco's in-house agave is the affordable sweetener you need to try. -
Breadcrumbs Are A Genius Salad Topping We Need To Stop Sleeping On
There are lots of ingredients that everyone really needs to stop overlooking. For instance, breadcrumbs make a seriously scrumptious and genius salad topping. -
Frozen Spinach Is The Perfect Choice For Cold Dips This Summer
Many vegetables are far more versatile than you might think. For instance, frozen spinach is the absolute best choice for making summery cold dips. -
The Trick To Juicier Store-Bought Veggie Burgers Starts With An Onion
There are plenty of benefits to eating plant-based sandwiches, but they can be dry. Luckily, all you need for juicier store-bought veggie burgers is an onion. -
Switch Up Summer Barbecues With A Sauce You've Probably Never Tried
Did you know that there's more than one kind of barbecue sauce? Mustard barbecue sauce is a southern staple you need to try this summer to amp up your dishes. -
Where Is Gato Café From Shark Tank Today?
Adriana Montano pitched her cat café idea with passion, but received no investment on "Shark Tank." So, where is Gato Café today? Did it really have nine lives? -
How To Cook The Crispiest Brussels Sprouts Straight From Frozen
Roasted Brussels sprouts prepared from frozen can be delightful if handled with care. And they're a time saver since you don't need to thaw them! -
Here's How Long To Soak Cashews For The Perfect Vegan Cheese Sauce
Cashews can make a rich and creamy base for vegan cheese sauce -- as long as they're soaked first. Here's how long you should soak them for. -
What Exactly Is Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)?
Textured vegetable protein, or TVP, has baffled consumers for years despite its simplicity and versatility. We explain what it is and how it's used. -
The Rule Of Thumb To Remember For Stretching Burger Meat With Fillers
Filler can stretch burger meat's usefulness, but at what point does something become too much filler? Remember this rule of thumb to strike the right balance. -
The Scientific Reason Sugar Is In Almost Everything
Are food companies just piling on the sugar to keep us craving more? Actually, there's science behind sugar that exceeds mere flavor enhancement. -
There's A Scientific Limit To How Much Sugar You Can Put In Hot Coffee
There's actually a point at which sugar will stop sweetening your coffee. But, that sweetening threshold is much, much higher than you think. -
The Biggest Mistake People Make When Roasting Nuts
Roasting nuts brings out rich flavors while also enhancing texture, but there's one big mistake people make while preparing them. Here's what it is. -
Where Is The Good Promise From Shark Tank Today?
While the thought of a portable, healthy snack is alluring, it seems there's good reason Good Promise had minimal competition with ready-to-drink smoothies. -
Maximize The Flavor Of Your Pasta Salad With A Single Easy Tip
There's a nuance to the preparation method that can improve even the best pasta salad recipes, and it's simple: Dress the pasta while it's hot. -
Chinese Vinaigrette Is A Surefire Way To Bring Umami To Cold Dishes
If you master the basic Chinese vinaigrette, you'll have a versatile dressing to use on dozens of dishes. Learn how to make it now. -
The Trick To Getting Perfectly Roasted Frozen Vegetables
If you’re trying to eat more veggies but can’t finish fresh produce before it goes bad, opt to roast the frozen version and get a similar outcome. -
The Longest Salad Can Stay Out Before You Probably Shouldn't Eat It
Enjoying a salad is a great way to enjoy eating healthy. But how long can it sit out and still be okay to eat? Make a game plan to ensure you won't get sick. -
The Nutritional Advantage To Buying Canned Tomatoes Over Fresh
Healthy eaters will usually always opt for the fresh variety over canned when purchasing food. But when it comes to tomatoes, what's the nutritional difference? -
Finally, A Way To Stop Oatmeal From Overflowing In The Microwave
If you regularly make instant oatmeal, you've likely had to clean up sticky spills from your microwave. But some tips can prevent oatmeal from overflowing. -
Why You Should Never Salt Your Food Before Microwaving It
The microwave is an essential kitchen invention. As with cooking over the stove or oven, there's a science behind how and when to add ingredients like salt. -
The Unexpected Grilling Tip That'll Brown Your Summer Vegetables To Perfection
Chefs are always looking to step up their vegetable game. Various cooking methods yield different results, and one of those includes grilling in a specific way.
