18 Tips for Carving Turkey Like a Butcher

These expert-approved tips will help you slice the centerpiece like a pro.
Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving dinner

5 Tips for Thawing a Frozen Turkey

Because no one ever gave thanks for a frozen bird...
Thanksgiving turkey
Thanksgiving turkey

How To Season a Cast-Iron Skillet So It Lasts

Keep your pricey cast-iron skillet in tip-top shape (and rust-free!) with these easy steps.
Cast iron skillet with herbs and spices
Cast iron skillet with herbs and spices

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Reheat Pizza

Never find yourself eating a soggy slice ever again.
hot pan pizza
hot pan pizza

How to Make the Perfect Charcuterie Board

Plating an Instagram-worthy meat and cheese spread is easier than you think.
charcuterie board with cheeses meats fruits and other toppings
charcuterie board with cheeses meats fruits and other toppings

How Did the Mint Julep Get So Popular?

The Southern delicacy has been around for decades.
mint julep cocktail in cup
mint julep cocktail in cup

This Is How You Should Be Cooking Steak

Preheat that oven and whip out your cast iron skillet—it's time to cook the best steak you've ever had.
seared steak
seared steak

30 Commonly Mispronounced Foods

Some of the best foods are the most difficult to pronounce. We're here to help!
Healthy gnocchi with peas and prosciutto
Healthy gnocchi with peas and prosciutto

How to Make Your Cookies Look Perfect

You won't believe how easy this baking hack is—in fact, you may have already been doing it!
chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack
chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

All the Types of Southern Barbecue, Explained

Not all Carolinas are created equal!
BBQ pork sandwich with a cup of beans
BBQ pork sandwich with a cup of beans

The Most Bizarre Beverage Combos Ever

You might not want to try these at home...
iced coffee with lemonade gross drink combo
iced coffee with lemonade gross drink combo

Weird Ice Cream Toppings That Taste Delicious

They're salty, sweet, spicy, and all put a unique twist on a basic sundae.
ritz crackers in bowl on cloth napkin
ritz crackers in bowl on cloth napkin

OK, So What Exactly Is Confectioners' Sugar?

A chef lends insight on everything you need to know about the powdery stuff that dresses up just about any dessert.
powdered sugar in a portable sifter on a pink background
powdered sugar in a portable sifter on a pink background

The Story of the Real Duncan Hines

Find out how the traveling salesman became synonymous with the cake mix.
duncan hines classic yellow cake mix
duncan hines classic yellow cake mix

15 Region-by-Region Eating Habits in the U.S.

From the east to the west to the south and midwest, some eating habits are more popular than others!
15 Regional Eating Habits in the U.S.
15 Regional Eating Habits in the U.S.

Why Exactly Is Red Velvet Cake Red?

The story behind how the iconic cake got its famous hue is actually rather complex.
Red velvet cake slice
Red velvet cake slice

Flip a Pancake Perfectly With This Trick

Turn that messy pancake into a perfect circle with this chef-approved technique.
Flipping pancakes
Flipping pancakes

Adding This to Your Steak Makes It Tastier

Yes, salt is the one simple ingredient that's responsible for enhancing the flavor.
Center cut steak on cutting board
Center cut steak on cutting board

The Tool I Use To Make Perfect Homemade Bread

With my trusty Dutch oven, I'm able to get perfect loaves every time. No more burnt crust and doughy insides!
Le creuset holiday Dutch oven
Le creuset holiday Dutch oven

How To Bake a Potato That's Not Boring

These are the secrets to a coveted crispy skin and pillowy inside.
Baked potato
Baked potato

The Absolute Easiest Way to Cut a Mango

An expert reveals her foolproof method to get this fruit ready for snacking.
mango chunks on a plate
mango chunks on a plate

How to Cook Asparagus Perfectly

A chef shares his go-to way to roast the fiber-packed side.
Asparagus with lemon
Asparagus with lemon

How to Store Every Single Thanksgiving Dish

Don't let your turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing go to waste by not storing your leftovers properly.
Leftover turkey
Leftover turkey

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

It'll be a low-carb alternative you reach for again and again.
Spaghetti squash
Spaghetti squash

I Take This Kitchen Gadget on Vacation

It can be used to make countless healthy recipes.
Kitchenaid 3.5 cup food processor
Kitchenaid 3.5 cup food processor

Southern Chef Tricks for Perfect Deviled Eggs

Hacks on how to pick perfect eggs, cook them to perfection, and create the perfect creamy filling.
Deviled eggs
Deviled eggs

Why 350 Degrees Is Your Oven's Magic Number

There's a science behind why it's such a popular setting in baking.
Baking cookies
Baking cookies

How to Cook Quinoa—It's Easier Than You Think

Got a bag of quinoa in your pantry, but don't know how to tackle it? Try these chef-approved tips.
Cooked Quinoa
Cooked Quinoa

30 Secrets for Making Perfect Stuffing

For a many of us, the stuffing is the underrated star of Thanksgiving. Here's how to make sure it shines.
30 Secrets for Making Perfect Stuffing
30 Secrets for Making Perfect Stuffing

30 Thanksgiving Cooking Hacks

Learn how to make Turkey Day cooking a total breeze.
Washing potatoes in the dishwasher
Washing potatoes in the dishwasher