The Essential Ingredient For Restaurant-Style Sweet And Sour Chicken
One of your favorite Chinese takeout dishes can be easily recreated at home. But make sure you have this one key ingredient for an authentic restaurant taste.
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Add Pumpkin Seeds To Your Pie Crust For An Extra Crunch
Pumpkin pie is silky and rich, but it lacks some extra texture. Try this tip and add shelled pumpkin seeds to your crust for a delicious crunch. -
Enjoy Snacks On The Go With An Easy Coffee Filter Hack
Store in your snacks in cone coffee filters made from unbleached paper; they're cheaper per unit than sealable plastic snack bags, and they're compostable. -
How To Cook Soft, Creamy Sweet Potatoes In The Microwave
You can save yourself heaps of time by cooking sweet potatoes in the microwave. And the best part is they taste every bit as good as if they were baked. -
Fix Burnt Milk With An Effortless Hack
When it comes to cooking, there's nothing worse than a burning ingredient -- or is there? The next time your milk burns, fix it with this effortless hack. -
How To Clean Collard Greens To Use In A Perfect Holiday Side Dish
Collard greens can be a delicious addition to any holiday meal and it's essential to clean them properly. Soak them in a cold water and rinse each leaf. -
How Many Spuds Do You Need To Make A Batch Of Mashed Potatoes?
When cooking for a large group, getting the portions just right can be difficult; aim for about one half pound of potatoes per dinner guest. -
The Genius Ice Cube Tray Hack For Prepping Garlic In Bulk
Garlic is a delicious way to elevate virtually any savory dish. However, prepping it can be a time-consuming chore. This ice-cube tray is a kitchen miracle. -
Out Of Cream? Swap In Evaporated Milk For Unexpectedly Rich Clam Chowder
If you're out of cream and craving a bowl of homemade clam chowder, don't panic. You can swap this ingredient for evaporated milk for unexpectedly rich results. -
The Dry-Brining Timing Tip To Follow For The Juiciest, Most Flavorful Turkey
Dry-brining a turkey is an easy (if time-consuming) way to achieve moist roasted turkey with crispy skin, but how long you brine your turkey is important. -
Why Buttercream Frosting And Royal Icing Can Be A Bad Combo For Cake Decorating
If you love buttercream frosting and royal icing, the thought of mixing them might sound like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, you should think twice about it. -
Why You Should Always Add Those Heavy Salad Ingredients After Dressing
Whipping up a salad seems like a relatively thoughtless process, but it's important to save those heavier ingredients for last when prepping your salad. -
For The Crunchiest Canned Pickled Cabbage, Don't Forget About The Salt
There's a delicate ratio of salt to vinegar to water that not only makes pickled cabbage tasty and crunchy, but also inhibits bacterial growth. -
Hot Honey Is The Sweet And Spicy Ingredient For Elevated Cornbread
While many people choose to dip their slice of cornbread in some honey, elevate the flavors even more by adding some hot honey to the mix. -
The Vinegar Hack You Need For Super Smelly Fish Fillets
Eating fish may bring lots of health benefits, but the smell won't win you many friends. This trick will ensure dinner guests stick around for longer. -
Is Basting Your Chicken Worth The Extra Effort?
Is basting really a thing you need to do when cooking a chicken? It comes down to personal preference, but the end result may not be worth the extra effort. -
Slather Leftover Turkey In Butter For A Moist Sandwich
Nobody likes dry leftover turkey -- but many enjoy a post-Thanksgiving leftover turkey sandwich. For a moist sandwich, slather it in butter and thank us later. -
Potato Peels Make For A Great Breadcrumb Replacement In A Pinch
Potato peels don’t have to be tossed straight into the compost bin. Instead, with some preparation and a blender, they can stand in for breadcrumbs in a recipe. -
Switch Up Your Go-To Stuffed Peppers With A Tuna Melt Filling
Stuffed peppers might conjure up images of classic Mexican flavors, but you can easily switch up your recipe with an easily customizable tuna melt filling. -
The Obvious French Toast Hack We've Been Missing Out On All Along
Of all the French toast hacks, from toppings to techniques, the best one is an obvious step we've been missing all along. Trust us, it's a real game-changer. -
A Drizzle Of Olive Oil Is The Secret To Gourmet-Level Scrambled Eggs
A drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil can be all you need to turn everyday scrambled eggs in a rich, deeply flavored breakfast delight. -
Save Your Coffee Cans For A Cool Homemade Ice Cream Maker
Ice cream makers can get expensive, but there’s a way to make homemade ice cream with two coffee cans, some simple supplies, and a bit of extra work. -
The Squeeze Bottle Hack For Effortless Cookie Decorating
While cutting the corner off of a plastic bag is an option if you don't have a piping bag, a squeeze bottle offers much more control over how the icing flows. -
Alton Brown's Bell Pepper Slicing Hack Will Save You Precious Prep Time
When many people have cooking questions, they turn to Alton Brown for answers. With his nifty bell pepper hack, you'll never struggle to prep peppers again. -
The Cutting Board Hack For Peeling Lots Of Garlic In A Flash
All you need to peel and crush a large amount of garlic are two cutting boards, though if you find that's not ideal, there are other tricks to try as well. -
The Ingredient Hack For Thicker Mashed Potatoes Without Sacrificing Flavor
While there are many options for thickeners, there's one ingredient hack that can create thicker mashed potatoes without sacrificing or dulling the flavor. -
How Long Does Home-Canned Salsa Last?
Home-canned salsa can be delicious and thrifty, but how long does it last? The answer all depends on your ingredients and the canning method you used.
