Expert Advice

Expert Advice
Want a Faster, Sweeter Tomato Sauce? Use These
There’s a reason chefs, recipe developers, and home cooks are starting to keep canned yellow tomatoes handy.

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Everything You Need to Know About Storing Chocolate for Baking and Beyond
And what does it mean if the chocolate in your pantry looks grey and dusty?

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This Notoriously Difficult Bar Staple Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Shortcut orgeat means that you can make mai tais on demand.


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For Truly Crispy Air Fryer Veggies, Make This Batter
Dipping cauliflower florets in a wet dredge of water, oil, cornstarch, and flour makes them remarkably crunchy.

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How to Make Fresh Homemade Pasta
No matter your age, skill level, or kitchen set-up, you (yes, you) can make fresh pasta at home. Here’s how.

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How Long Is Fresh-Squeezed Citrus Juice Still Considered Fresh?
Don’t push it too far or you’ll end up with juice that tastes like laundry detergent.

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Is It Okay to Freeze Cheese?
Can you freeze cheese? It turns out the answer depends on the type of cheese, the way you prep it for freezing, and what you plan to do with it after thawing.

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Why Do So Many Pie Recipes Ask You to Dock the Dough?
We asked pro bakers why pricking pie dough matters (and why sometimes it doesn’t).

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The Easiest Way to Keep Potatoes From Turning Brown
The trick to keeping oxidation at bay is as easy as it gets.

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How to Cook Scallops for a Restaurant-Worthy Dinner
Make seared scallops on a weeknight (yes, you), for a remarkably simple, elegant dinner at home.

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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin So It’s Juicy and Tender Every Time
Stovetop sear or oven roast? The answer is both.

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How Long Does Turkey Last in the Fridge?
Leftover Thanksgiving turkey is a great thing to have around—as long as you store it safely.

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For the Creamiest Mac and Cheese, Grab a Blender
Mac and cheese, cacio e pepe, and carbonara are just better when the sauce is blended.

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How to Cut a Pomegranate Without Making a Huge Mess
With the right strategy, cutting and seeding a pomegranate isn’t just easy—it can actually be relaxing.

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37 Etsy Gifts We Love (Yes, There Are Mugs)
Speckly ceramics. Olive wood spoons. And table linens, because you can never have too many.

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How to Brine a Turkey in a Wet Brine
This brining method gives you the crispy skin of a dry-brined turkey but the juiciness of a wet-brined bird. That’s what we call the best of both worlds.

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How to Make a Roux for Mac and Cheese, Gumbo, Gravy, and More
All you need is fat, flour, heat, and time.

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How to Deep-Fry a Turkey (Safely!) for Juicy Meat and Golden Skin
Our step-by-step instructions and safety tips guarantee a juicy, crispy-skinned bird in less than two hours.
