Cooking Tips

Eggs belong in the fridge – or do they? Find out whether or not you’ve been storing your eggs correctly or if you’ve been putting your health at risk.

And other little-known but good-to-know facts from a spice master food scientist.

Need to take your avocados from rock hard to perfectly ripened and ready for use? Here’s how you can achieve the right balance of texture and ripeness – and how to avoid effing it up.

Don’t put that stick of butter in the microwave! If you forgot to take your butter out of the fridge before starting a recipe, we’ve got a few quick tricks that’ll get it soft in no time.

To refrigerate or not to refrigerate? Find out how to maximize the health benefits and shelf life of your cooking oils.

Here’s a little-known kitchen tip: Where you put your food inside your oven affects how it cooks (and tastes). Find out if you’re placing casseroles, cookies and pizzas on the right rack or if you need to revamp your oven interior.

“Eat more fish”, they say, “It’s one of the healthiest foods on earth,” they say. You know it, but when you make fish, it’s either overcooked, rubbery or half gets stuck in the pan. Here are 5 fish fixes that will make a fish lover out of you yet.

The internet is home to ingenious food hacks, and though they might sound awesome, they can be full of more risks than perks. Save yourself time, effort and potential danger and don’t try the following food hacks.

You're not alone. We're demystifying when to use which or how to best swap between fresh and dried in a pinch.

Are you indulging in some bad grilling habits? Correct these common mistakes, and you’ll master good grilling practices.

Healthy grilling isn’t just about cooking good-for-you foods. Keep these tips in mind to reduce your risk for grilling dangers like carcinogens and bacteria.

These single-serve appetizer jars are a game changer. We’re showing you how to make your own jarcuterie along with two unique recipes to try.

Think like a chef and learn to transform everyday packaged foods into gourmet meals with these easy tips and tricks.

There’s no shame in taking shortcuts and using convenience foods to get you through a busy week. Here are ways to make store-bought foods healthier with a few easy swaps and additions.