Test Kitchen Tips

Freshen up your baked potatoes with something new! These baked potato toppings take this humble side dish to a whole...

Whether it's your flavors that seem a bit off track, or your texture, temperature, or color, you don't have to...

This pasta sauce recipe comes together with just three ingredients!

Who doesn't love pickles? Here's how to avoid the most common mistakes when you're making pickles at home.

Don't have time to make a cake from scratch? We'll show you how to make cake mix taste homemade.

Angel food cake is the perfect blank canvas for your next dessert creation!

Your garlic started to grow and now you're wondering, can you eat sprouted garlic? You can—but there's a catch.

Want to make sure your meats are always perfectly done?

When you're cooking up onion rings or breaded chicken, it helps to have some deep frying secrets!

Master the five French mother sauces (plus a few extras) and you'll be well on your way to fixing up...

We've all had pickled cucumbers and perhaps green beans, but the list of foods you can pickle is practically endless!

What types of tomatoes should you be picking up at the farmers market or planting in your garden? Learn about...

If you do most of your meal planning on the drive home from work (because planning ahead is easier said...

We've all made at least one (or two!) of these marinating faux pas, so here's a guide to easy fixes.

Want to learn how to grill pizza? Follow these tips and you'll never order take-out again!

Here's why you should use provolone, Muenster, Colby, Monterey Jack...or even blue cheese!

To go with your barbecued chicken or ribs—how about some golden brown onion rings?

If you're in a grilling rut, it's time to switch things up. Check out our favorite steaks to toss on...

Not all vanillas are created equal, but they are for the most part all equally delicious when used correctly. Here's...

Learn what's in season this summer. This guide will teach you what produce is at its peak—plus how to buy,...

Grillin' season is almost upon us so it's time to get planning. Here's how to make barbecue sauce that will...

Learn how to master the basic building blocks of a successful marinade.

Get the most out of your meal planning—and your freezer—by packing freezer meals the right way.

Cooking is both an art and a science, but these top chefs manage to elevate it to law with these...

Have you heard the buzz about using honey instead of granulated sugar?

This is truly the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. We'll show you how to make these cookies your own, whether...

Want to know the best secret for caring for cast-iron skillets? The answer is simple—use it! Frying and sauteing as...

Ever wonder if you can use stock and bone broth interchangeably? Here's what we discovered.

This minimally processed sugar is good for more than just sweetening that cup of coffee! Learn why you should add...