Test Kitchen Tips

Cooking wine has a bad reputation, but is it deserved? Skipping it in a recipe might mean losing a valuable...

What is chowder? Is it really all that different from soup?

Want delicious, flavorful dishes? You'll need to know how to save bacon grease like a pro. (Grandma, that is!)

Homemade fudge can be a little fussy, but it's easy to make if you avoid these common fudge mistakes.

We all want to know how to make better brownies—you know the kind with the crinkly top and the fudgy...

Having trouble making homemade truffles? We can help you avoid these common chocolate truffle mistakes.

Got fudge in the house? Learn just how long this rich and creamy treat lasts—and the proper ways to store...

This list of colander uses proves that there's more to this handy kitchen tool than draining pasta.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about an unusual kitchen tool: the grapefruit spoon.

Our Community Cooks tell you what to add to spaghetti sauce (the store-bought kind!) to make it taste like it's...

Don't have milk handy when you're knee-deep in a recipe? Not to worry! We're sharing tried-and-true milk substitutes to help...

Time to get creative in the kitchen with these kitchen hacks and solutions for everyday issues.

How long do cookies last? It depends on the cookie! Here's how to store every type of Christmas cookie to...

Become a caramel making pro in no time! Just avoid these caramel mistakes to make the perfect caramel candy or...

Looking to dress up your dressing? Here's what to add to stuffing mix for Thanksgiving—or any other family dinner.

Whipping up bakery-perfect sugar cookies only requires two basic ingredients: a little love and a little baking know-how.

I asked our Bakeable members, Community Cooks and editors to share tips for gift-worthy cookie trays. Here's what I learned!

Here's what you need to know about vanilla extract alcohol content.

An easy way to better your baking: measure correctly! Measure these common baking ingredients by weight (not volume!) for better...

Can you freeze cooked rice? Absolutely, and you can still preserve the flavor and moisture and ensure it's safe to...

Learn how to stop freezer burn in its tracks.

We'll show you why it's worth it to use a brine—especially on leaner cuts of meat like pork chops and...

Here's everything you need to know about how to use a percolator, including how much coffee to use and how...

We all love biscuits straight from the oven. Make your go-to recipe even better with biscuit tips from our Test...

Aromatics are a quick and easy way to add a ton of flavor to your cooking.

Can't find canned pumpkin? Don't worry! You can still make your favorite fall treats with these substitutions.

For many people, learning how to make sun tea was an essential part of growing up—but is this nostalgic method...

You've been waiting all year for fall produce to be ready, and it's finally time! Here's how to store and...

Your toaster is one of the simpler appliances in the kitchen, but we still find ways to use it incorrectly....