How to Cook

Homemade versions of these kitchen staples are cheaper and healthier than their store-bought counterparts-and they taste much better, too.

Preserve the perfection of your cake's design. Our Test Kitchen teaches you how to grease a Bundt pan.

Nothing is more heartbreaking than reaching for a rock-hard avocado. In a pinch, here's how to ripen avocados in a...

Dried beans are a pantry staple you should definitely stock up on. Learn how to cook dried beans, plus two soaking...

They play a supporting role in all kinds of recipes, so wouldn’t it be nice to learn the proper way...

A kiwi’s prickly, fuzzy exterior conceals a jewel-toned fruit with serious tang and juicy sweetness. But did you know you...

Learn how to steam vegetables (and how long to steam them) for crisp, tender results.

Four ingredients and half an hour is all it takes to make authentic homemade flour tortillas. Learn how with these...

Let our lattice how-to turn you into a pie-making pro, with step-by-step instructions and lattice pie recipes.

Use these tips and dried fruit recipes to learn how to dry fruit. It's easy as 1-2-3!

Savor a Southwestern tradition by making a chili ristra—colorful strings of dried chili peppers. Learn how to dry chili peppers...

Learn how to dry fresh herb, then enjoy home-grown flavor in recipes all year long.

Roasted garlic adds so much complex flavor to classic dishes. Learn how to roast garlic at home so you can...

It's easy once you know the trick! Here's how to peel peaches quickly (and neatly).

Need tips for beating eggs? Learn how to beat eggs and how to beat egg whites with these easy steps.

Hints and tips for how to flatten chicken breasts

Learn how to butterfly chicken breasts so you can make amazing stuffed chicken, cordon bleus and so much more.

Expert advice from Food Editor Karen Scales

DEAR PEGGY: I have a pie recipe that calls for 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped. Is it possible to substitute

Soy milk has come a long way in the last few years. Not only have products improved, but there are...

We've cracked the code for the easiest ever Hollandaise sauce recipe. Follow along as we break it down step-by-step.

Learn how to temper chocolate, a professional technique for chocolate creations that look as incredible as they taste.

Back away from the ice pick! Here's how to soften ice cream so you can start scooping your favorite frozen...

There’s a lot to keep in mind when...

A used sponge is one of the dirtiest things in your kitchen. Here's the best way to effectively clean a...

Take your barbecue game to the next level with these chicken lollipops! Trust us, grill masters.

It's surprisingly easy to make infused vodka and other liquors at home.

Learning how to reheat steak properly means you'll never have to worry about dry leftover steak again!

Could the popular 100-hour brownies possibly be worth the wait? We tested the recipe alongside a regular batch to...