Healthy Eating

The Secret Reason Why Different Shaped Pastas Taste Differently

Which pasta-style did you prefer when you were a cheesy, carb-craving kiddo: shells or elbows?...
The Secret Reason Why Different Shaped Pastas Taste Differently
Healthy Eating

The Best-Ever Way to Keep Your Pasta from Sticking Together

There are lots of tricks for making pasta. But many theories about how to keep...
Penne pasta on white plate
Recipes

What Is a Crepe? Plus: How to Master These Classic French-Style Pancakes

If you’ve ever been to a French restaurant for breakfast, you’ve likely had the pleasure...
crepes suzette in a bowl
Healthy Eating

What Is Umami? A Chef Explains Why It’s Hard to, Well, Explain

Think about all the words you can use to describe the taste of something—savory, sugary,...
umami bone broth recipe from eat like you give a fork
Healthy Eating

This Is Why You Should Never Rinse Raw Chicken

Julia Child may have been a proponent of washing raw chicken, and while she arguably...
Woman washing chicken
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The Single Best Way to Reheat Pasta You’ve Never Tried

It’s the middle of the week, and you just made a delicious pasta dish—and plenty...
spaghetti dish
Healthy Eating

13 Ways You’re Ruining Your Cast-Iron Skillet

A cast-iron skillet is essentially thought of as a solid kitchen investment. It’s sturdy, you...
Shrimp and whole wheat spaghetti in cast iron pan
Healthy Eating

Here’s How to Defrost Chicken Safely So You Don’t Get Sick

When you go to the grocery store, you often buy for a full week to...
frozen chicken wings
Recipes

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Reheat Pizza, According to Chefs

Rest assured, it’s not time to throw your leftover pizza in the garbage just yet....
hot pan pizza
Healthy Eating

How Long Should You Marinate Chicken for the Best Results?

It’s no secret that marinating chicken can completely transform its flavor. So how long should...
Roast chicken
Healthy Eating

What You Need to Do to Easily Peel the Shells from Hard-Boiled Eggs

As the sun rises and breakfast time rolls around, there are a few go-to foods...
hard boiled eggs
Healthy Eating

This Is Exactly How Long You Should Grill Chicken, According to a Chef

There are just some foods that taste better grilled, and chicken is one of them....
grilled chicken thigh
Healthy Eating

The Simple Trick That Makes Eggs Better Is Adding These 2 Ingredients

Eggs are just about the most classic American breakfast you can have. With so many...
Eggs
Healthy Eating

How to Make Sure Your Fourth of July BBQ Food Is Safe to Eat

Fourth of July is nearing, which means that a day-long cookout is about to commence...
food at a fourth of july cookout
Healthy Eating

Here’s What Happens to Your Food When It Sits Out in the Sun

It’s outdoor eating season, which means it’s time for juicy cheeseburgers, hot dogs, grilled pineapple,...
picnic foods
Recipes

Paleo Turkey Bolognese With Garlic Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Looking for a low-carb dish that packs in the protein and is paleo-friendly? This scrumptious...
Paleo turkey bolognese
Healthy Eating

15 Easy Ways to Transition to a More Plant-Based Diet

Plant-based diets are trendier than ever before. Everyone from your favorite celebrities to your co-workers...
Vegetarian meal prep with italian peppers zucchini mushroom
Healthy Eating

Exactly What to Do If You Burn Yourself in the Kitchen

There are moments where we are rushed to cook (and eat) dinner because we have...
person holding skillet on stovetop
Healthy Eating

The #1 Right Way to Store Your Butter, According to a Chef

We’re asking a big question here: does butter need to be refrigerated? There is, in...
sticks of butter stacked on top of a wooden board next to a knife
Recipes

These Seasoning, Sauce, and Condiment Recipes Are Too Easy Not to Make Yourself

Sometimes, a recipe just calls for a little something extra to add a bit more...
plated salad of lettuce strawberries chicken with balsamic vinaigrette
Recipes

The Surprising Way You Should Be Cooking Your Steak Isn’t on a Grill

If you’re looking for a way to cook the perfect steak without having to go...
seared steak
Healthy Eating

What’s the Difference Between Butter and Margarine?

How many times have you confused butter with margarine? Probably more times than you’re willing...
block of butter with slice out of it from knife on platter
Healthy Eating

These Are The Foods (And Other Common Food Items) You Should Never Pour Down The Drain

If you’re lucky enough to have one, a garbage disposal can truly be thought of...
pieces of food in sink
Recipes

The #1 Trick to Make Your Cookies Look Perfect Every Time

Baking warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies is a pastime for many people. It’s likely that...
chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack
Recipes

The 6 Types of Southern Barbecue in the US—and What Exactly Makes Them Different

In the United States, barbecue is practically synonymous with summer. Yes, it’s a style of...
BBQ pork sandwich with a cup of beans
Healthy Eating

Why a Cooling Rack Is the Multi-Use Tool Your Kitchen Is Missing

A cooling rack is truly the most underrated kitchen tool. Not only does it help...
grilled shrimp on cooling rack with lemon wedge and sea salt
Healthy Eating

Why You Should Only Use a Wooden Spoon When You Cook, According to a Chef

A wooden spoon is a timeless cooking tool, and it also happens to be one...
wooden spoons in basket
Healthy Eating

36 Best and Worst Foods for Barbecues

Is there anything better than an outdoor BBQ and noshing on good food with your...
summer bbq with friends
Healthy Eating

Why Should You Let Meat Rest?

As summer approaches, that means planning for graduation parties, family reunions, and picnics in the...
open-faced burger on wooden cutting board with tomatoes and pickles on the side
Healthy Eating

8 Common Mistakes You’re Making When Cooking Veggies

Carrots? Check! Broccoli? Got it. Kale? No brainer! If the drawers in your fridge are...
Farmers market fruits and vegetables