Is It Safe to Eat Raw Eggs?
Plenty of homemade foods—like mayo, hollandaise sauce and Caesar dressing—call for raw eggs. But can you eat raw eggs from...
Is It Safe to Eat Cornstarch?
This kitchen staple is safe in moderation.
Can You Microwave Paper Plates?
Can you microwave paper plates? We take a look at whether these kitchen staples are microwave-safe.
Can You Eat Green Potatoes and Are They Safe to Eat?
Are green potatoes safe to eat? We dug into the science to find out.
How to Tell if Ground Beef Is Bad
No one wants to get sick from a package of ground beef! Here's how to tell if ground beef is...
Is Pink Pork Safe to Eat?
Even if your meat thermometer reaches a safe 145°F, can pork be pink? We'll explain.
Can You Eat Kiwi Skin?
Put that peeler down. Eating kiwi skin is good for you!
Tips for Working with and Storing Puff Pastry
Got a box of puff pastry in the freezer? Learn how to thaw it, bake it and troubleshoot in case...
How to Cook Pasta
Learn how to cook pasta perfectly for any type of recipe, from when to salt the water to how to...
How to Make Your Refrigerator Smell Better with Vanilla Extract
You can banish that funky refrigerator aroma. Here's how.
How to Keep an Avocado from Turning Brown
These simple tricks can help keep your favorite taco-topping, guac-making, salad-boosting ingredient looking fresh, green, and ready to enhance almost...
How to Store Bananas So They Last Longer
See ya, brown bananas! We don't want you just yet. We scoured old cookbooks and interviewed experts to learn how...
What Is Couverture Chocolate?
Love to make candy at home? Here's why you should be using couverture chocolate.
5 Things You Shouldn’t Put in Your Oven—and 1 Thing You Should
It's better to be safe than sorry!
Can You Eat Potatoes with Sprouts?
You know the drill: You get ready to chop potatoes for dinner and notice some unwelcome "eyes." Immediately, you wonder,...
10 Things to Do with Leftover Bacon Grease
We all know that bacon makes everything better, so don't throw away your liquid gold after baking bacon for...
Fresh Pasta vs. Dry Pasta: What’s the Difference?
When should you use fresh pasta vs. dry pasta? The answer makes a big difference in the taste and texture...
What Are the Grades of Beef—and Which One Should I Buy?
Select, prime, choice...what do grades of beef mean? And does the grade matter? A quick guide to understanding beef labels,...
What Does Al Dente Mean?
What is al dente and how do you know when your pasta is ready? We break down what you need...
Can You Put Foil in an Air Fryer?
Sarah Farmer, executive culinary director at Taste of Home, explains how to use foil in an air fryer the...
How to Keep Pasta from Sticking (and Other Tips for Perfect Pasta)
Follow this chef's tips for cooking noodles and learn how to keep pasta from sticking, when...
How Does an Air Fryer Work?
Air fryer recipes are sweeping the nation, but what is an air fryer and how does it work? Here's the...
Can You Use Olive Oil Instead of Vegetable Oil?
Looking to switch to olive oil? Here's how to know if you can use olive oil instead of vegetable oil...
Does Olive Oil Go Bad?
Does olive oil go bad? In short, yes.
How to Store Olive Oil the Right Way, According to Experts
Learn how to avoid common mistakes and store your olive oil properly. Your taste buds—and your wallet—will thank you.
What Causes a Pan to Warp—and How Do I Fix It?
Have a warped pan at home? It's easy to fix—and prevent the problem from happening again.
How to Make Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
We're all about chocolate! Follow our simple guide to make decadent chocolate-covered strawberries at home.
If You See Floating White Stuff in Olive Oil, This Is What It Means
It's not unusual to find white stuff in olive oil. It could be that the oil has gone bad—or simply...
10 Simple Store-Bought Sugar Cookie Mix Hacks
Your cookies will look (and taste!) like they're made from scratch with these sugar cookie mix hacks.
