KITCHEN

There‘s no need to settle for freezer-burned ice cream.

These Simple Tricks Protect Ice Cream From Freezer Burn

Ice cream season is here—make sure yours stays creamy with these easy tricks.

Here‘s how to make sure your avocados are ripe and delicious.

How to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe

Not sure if your avocado is ripe? Learn easy ways to check, tricks to speed up ripening, and the best ways to store it without ruining the taste.

Vibrant, green leaves are a key indicator of a ripe pineapple.

The Fastest Way to Check If a Pineapple Is Ripe

Don’t get stuck with an unripe pineapple. Learn how to spot the signs of ripeness before you purchase, from leaf color to scent.

The Easy Way To Know if Your Blueberries Are Ripe Yet

This clever kitchen hack from TikTok can help you figure out which blueberries are still too tart to eat, and it only takes a couple of minutes to pull off.

7 Vintage Le Creuset Cookware Pieces That Could Be Worth a Lot of Money

Le Creuset cookware can last for generations if you take care of it properly. But some of the most valuable pieces could actually be worth a lot of money if you sell them.

This creamy, dreamy split pea soup is packed with flavorful ham hock to liven your day.

This Split Pea Soup With Smoked Ham Hock Will Fix a Bad Day Fast

Whip up the ultimate feel-good meal with this hearty ham hock split pea soup recipe.

The Real Reason Why You Shouldn’t Keep Open Cans in the Fridge

The risks involved with storing an open can of food in the fridge can vary, but according to the USDA, it’s important to keep these factors in mind.

And more importantly: Is it actually worth the higher cost?

Why Is It Called “Extra Virgin” Olive Oil?

You’ve seen that “extra virgin” olive oil label plenty of times at the grocery store. Ever stop and wonder what it actually means?

25 Brilliant Life Hacks You Need to Try

Keep these life hacks in your back pocket to make your everyday chores easier, whether you have to clean, cook, organize, or just live more efficiently.

Measuring flour is easier than you may think.

The Right Way to Measure Flour

You might be measuring flour incorrectly. Here‘s the proper way to do it.

This Vegan Ceviche Recipe Swaps Fish for Palm Hearts

Looking for a summer snack? Here‘s a vegan twist on ceviche with hearts of palm, courtesy of the Institute of Culinary Education.

This pile of yeast and bacteria could be helpful for scientists.

Researchers Are Asking Home Bakers to Donate Their Sourdough Starters to Science

Sourdough for science? Researchers are analyzing live cultures from bread starters to develop healthier, plant-based fermented foods.

11 Things You Should Never Put in Your Dishwasher

Some of your favorite kitchen tools and cookware could get destroyed inside of a dishwasher—and here’s why.

This Eggless Meringue Is Made With Aquafaba

Ditch the egg whites and whip up a fluffy vegan-friendly meringue instead.

How to Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet the Right Way

Cast iron cookware can last for decades—unless you screw up.

The damage isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Drop an Egg? Clean It Up Faster With This Useful Restaurant Trick

Broken eggs can create a huge mess, but this trick they use in restaurants makes the whole cleanup process a breeze.

This sourdough looks delicious enough to bake for yourself.

This Sourdough Bread Recipe Is Your Next Weekend Baking Project

Learn how to make delicious homemade sourdough with this step-by-step recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

These spuds are dirty. Luckily, they‘re easy to clean.

How to Wash and Store Potatoes

Discover the essential steps to properly wash potatoes before cooking.

Room temperature is a frame of reference.

What Exactly Is ‘Room Temperature’?

Misunderstanding room temperature can have some surprisingly serious consequences.

You Probably Have a Favorite Burner—and You’re Probably Using It Wrong

Each burner technically has a name and a specific purpose, which means there's a chance you've been using your stovetop incorrectly this whole time.

7 of the Most Valuable Vintage Pyrex Dishes That Are Worth Collecting

The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.

They'll stay good for longer than you might think.

10 Surprising Foods You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Freeze

Grocery shopping on a budget? Here are some essential foods that you probably didn’t expect can hold up well inside of a freezer.

Frost on Your Car’s Windshield? An Onion or Potato Can Prevent It

This winter car hack can make scraping ice off your windshield even easier. And the best part of all? You might have everything you need already, right in the kitchen.

The truth is, sometimes the answer varies.

Does Bagged Lettuce Still Need to Be Rinsed?

Are bagged salads and other leafy greens safe to eat without rinsing off first? Find out whether pre-washed produce still needs to be cleaned off beforehand, plus more.