Test Kitchen Tips

Our Test Kitchen is full of culinary experts who have picked up plenty of handy tricks and techniques over the years. Check out our favorite cooking tips that’ll make cooking and baking at home easier than ever.

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    How Long Are Thanksgiving Leftovers Good For? (Includes Printable Chart)

    Overflowing with a cornucopia of leftovers? You can store most of your Turkey Day favorites in the fridge or freezer....


    How to Cook an Upside-Down Turkey

    Upside-down turkey? You heard us right! Find out why you should flip your bird for a delicious holiday dinner.


    The Best Apples for Apple Crisp

    The secret to making the best apple crisp is using a combination of sweet and tart apples, or choosing an...


    How to Freeze Cilantro

    Can you freeze cilantro? You sure can! Learn how to preserve this fresh herb right in your freezer.


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    10 Salad Prep Tricks You’ll Want to Try Out

    Never have a boring or bland salad again thanks to these salad prep tips.


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    How to Reheat Pizza So It Tastes as Good as Day One

    So long, soggy slices! Here's the best way to reheat pizza using the oven, stove, microwave and air fryer.


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    12 Incredible Ways to Make Frozen Pizza Better

    Pizza from the freezer is certainly a convenient meal option. But it is often a very blah dinner—unless you try...


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    Which Ground Beef is Best for Burgers?

    Making the perfect burger starts with picking the right blend of beef and that doesn’t always mean the one with...

    The Brilliant Frozen Pizza Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

    You can have the perfect slice of frozen pizza every time with this simple trick.


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    57 Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

    These clever kitchen hacks will change how you cook!


    The Best Wood for Cutting Boards, According to Our Test Kitchen

    The right cutting board is easy to clean, gentle on your knives and looks great, too. So which type of...


    The Best Waffle Toppings You’ve Never Heard Of

    Go beyond butter and syrup with waffle toppings that wow. Plus, check out tips for setting up the ultimate brunch-party...


    Food Processor vs. Blender: Here’s When to Use Each Kitchen Tool

    Trying to figure out when to use a food processor vs. a blender? We'll help you pick the right tool,...


    What’s the Difference Between Cocoa and Dutch-Processed Cocoa?

    If you're a chocolate lover who also enjoys baking, it's important to know the differences between natural and Dutch-processed cocoa...


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    How to Bake a Cake From Scratch

    Learn how to bake a cake with our step-by-step overview. We'll share all our best tips, the prettiest cake decorating...


    Breaking Down Baking Chocolate: Find Out Which Type to Use

    Ever wondered why recipes call for different types of chocolate? We break it down so you'll know which type of...


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    What Is 00 Flour?

    Browsing the aisles and want to know, what is 00 flour? We've got the answers—and the delicious reason why you'll...

    8 Secret Tips for No-Cook Cooking

    There are plenty of ways to "cook" without heating anything at all. Here's how to make easy food without cooking...


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    8 KitchenAid Mixer Mistakes Everyone’s Made

    You love your KitchenAid mixer, but are you using it properly?


    What to Look for Before You Buy a Stand Mixer

    Need a hand deciding which stand mixer is best for you? Our stand mixer buying guide has all the info...


    This Nifty Trick Will Make Cooking Zucchini SO Easy

    Draining shredded zucchini is not an easy task. But thanks to this nifty trick, your zucchini will be ready to...


    This Is the Secret to Better Baked Potatoes

    Learn the secrets to making a perfect British-style jacket potato. Once you try this fluffy baked potato, there's no going...


    How to Freeze Zucchini

    Wondering how to freeze zucchini? To stretch the classic summer vegetable beyond harvest season, we'll explain everything you need to...

    14 Things You Never Thought to Make with a KitchenAid

    Move over, cookies and cakes. There are new KitchenAid mixer recipes in town. We'll show you how to make the...


    The Most Popular Types of Flour and When to Use Them

    Do you know the difference between different types of flour, and when to use them? In this guide we cover...


    How to Store Corn on the Cob

    Here's the right way to keep your corn so it'll stay fresh and delicious.


    What You Need to Know About Nondairy Milk Alternatives

    We're here to answer the most common questions about nondairy milk alternatives, plus share insights on cooking and baking with...


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    12 Essential Tips that Make Traveling with Food So Much Easier

    Keep dishes safe and sound with these genius tips for traveling with food. Your recipes will stay party-ready well...


    Thousand Island Dressing

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    This sweet and tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing is a cinch to make. It's perfect for drizzling over your favorite...