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Tommy Werner

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Natural wine lover, amateur cartoonist, rock and roll trivia nerd, and usually found somewhere near creamy peanut butter.

Expert Advice

Are Frozen Chickpeas Better Than Canned?

Frozen chickpeas are a thing. We find out if they're worth it.
Expert Advice

Could We Stop Hating Red Velvet Cake Already?

This Valentine's day, our southern writer wants his (sort of southern) sweet back.
Expert Advice

18 Ways to Use Dijon Mustard

Think dijon is just for sandwiches? Think again.
Recipes & Menus

What’s for Dinner This Week: Keep It Simple Edition

Do a little bit of planning to make this genius dinner plan a no-brainer.
Expert Advice

5 Things You Should Never Buy at the Grocery Store

Because doing-it-yourself is doing yourself good.
Expert Advice

The Best Breakfast #CookIt Photos From Our Community Bloggers

Everybody's getting in on #cookit, and some of the best contributions? Well, not to brag or anything, but they've come from our Community Bloggers.
Expert Advice

The 30-Second Trick to Making Garlic Extra-Garlicky

The flavor you get with this technique isn't just good—it's grate.
Expert Advice

Amazing #cookit Photos From Our Community Bloggers

Everybody's getting in on #cookit, and some of the best contributions? Well, not to brag or anything, but they've come from our Community Bloggers.
Expert Advice

The Secret to the Crispiest Grilled Cheese Ever

The trick is to treat it like it's a steak.
Expert Advice

17 Ways to Make the Most Out of Miso

The secret to extra-savory flavor is in your fridge.
Expert Advice

The Best Method for Cooking Cabbage Isn't Braising

"Blackened" is the new black.
Expert Advice

The Out-of-Season Vegetables That Are Okay to Cook With

Are there some fruits and vegetables you can actually use year-round?
Expert Advice

How to Turn a Can of Fish Into a Ridiculously Good Salad

A Brooklyn chef reveals the secrets of making the classically bold Caesar salad even bolder. First step: crack open a can and break some rules.
Expert Advice

9 Toppings to Make Your Soup Pop

Croutons and crackers, get crumbled.
Expert Advice

8 Things You Can Do To Make Your Hot Chocolate Better Right Now

Now is not the time to play it cool.
Expert Advice

The Easiest Thing You Can Grow Without a Green Thumb

Think of them as crispy, crunchy, edible pets.
Holidays Events

Ugly Food Was Hot Stuff in 2015

This was the year for misfit food.
Holidays Events

The Three-Ingredient Holiday Treat We Love

We're going to go ahead and call this a cookie.