Test Kitchen Tips

Our Test Kitchen is full of culinary experts who have picked up plenty of handy tricks and techniques over the years. Check out our favorite cooking tips that’ll make cooking and baking at home easier than ever.

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    Top 8 Ways to Jazz Up a Box of Mac and Cheese

    On busy weeknights, let a box of macaroni and cheese come to the rescue! Gobble it up as is, or...


    The Different Types of Food Coloring and When to Use Them

    Learn the in's and outs of food coloring with this helpful guide.


    10 Cooking Secrets from an Amish Kitchen

    From secret ingredients to thrifty tricks, these traditional Amish cooking secrets will help anyone become a savvier cook.


    Macaroons vs. Macarons: Know Your Cookies

    Before you preheat, make sure you know the difference between these two cookies. Macaroons vs. macarons—they've very different (but both...


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    Is There Really a Difference Between Liquid and Dry Measurements?

    People often ask us if they really need separate measuring cups for wet and dry ingredients. If you are serious...


    What Is Whole Grain Mustard?

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    What Is Couscous?

    If you're wondering, what is couscous, this guide is for you! The tiny, round ingredient is nutritious and easy to...


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    Bouillon vs. Broth

    Expert advice from Food Editor Karen Scales



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    Is Your Bread Done? This Is the Correct Internal Temp for Perfect Bread.

    Baking bread? Internal temperature is the best way to tell if your loaf is really done. Our Test Kitchen explains...






    One Part This, One Part That

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    The Best High-Fiber Bread Recipe (Plus, Ways to Get More Fiber Into Your Baking)

    Learn how to make our easy high-fiber bread recipe, plus learn how to pack more fiber into your favorite loaf.


    Here’s a Chicken Bouillon Substitute for When You Run Out

    They add a ton of flavor to your favorite dishes, but sometimes you need a substitute for chicken bouillon cubes....


    What Is Browning Sauce?

    Ever read a recipe that calls for browning sauce and thought, "Wait, what is browning sauce?". We've got the answer—plus...


    How to Reconstitute Evaporated Milk

    Running low on fat-free milk? No sweat. You can just reconstitute evaporated milk! Here's how to make the simple swap.


    A Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking the Best-Tasting Fish

    Wondering what type of fish to buy for dinner? Here's a guide to shopping for and preparing the best-tasting fish.


    Need a Chicken Broth Substitute? We’ve Got Easy Fixes.

    Need a chicken broth substitute for a favorite recipe? We've got solutions for you if you find that your pantry...

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    Neufchatel Cheese

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    Instant Oats vs. Old-Fashioned Oats: The Uses for Each Type

    If you've ever been part of the old-fashioned oats vs. quick oats debate when it comes to breakfast and baking,...


    Reheated Pot Roast

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