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KITCHEN

Everybody plays favorites.

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.

For a pop of mid-century fabulousness.

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.

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

If only they had an onion or a potato.

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.

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.

The beloved country singer is planning to launch another line of products.

The country singer‘s frozen dinners include chicken and dumplings and country-fried steak.

Soft and sweet with a bold coffee kick.

These coffee-flavored marshmallows kick the classic recipe up a notch.

Try not to hold any knife like this. It could lead to a mishap.

Also called scallops, these tiny indentations have a purpose. And it’s not just to make the knife look cute.

This baked brie dip is sure to impress.

Looking for a simple crowd-pleaser? Try this baked brie dip from the Institute of Culinary Education.

You definitely don‘t want this stuff going down your pipes.

You may already know not to pour cooking oil down the sink, but properly disposing of it in the trash presents its own challenges.

It's not just the product of some bizarre kitchen sorcery.

Why do plastic containers stay wet, even after they’ve gone through the dishwasher? Turns out, science is to blame.

Bon appétit!

Don’t believe everything your parents taught you about navigating the kitchen.

Because no one wants a messy kitchen.

A simple trick will keep your counters splatter-free.

This recipe is a keeper.

Make this classic French pastry recipe your next baking project.

It‘s pretty and eco-friendly.

If you resolved to organize your kitchen in 2025, this contest is pretty good motivation.

Gingerbread cookies are a classic for a reason.

From gingerbread to peppermint cookies, these are the treats people are looking up around the holidays.

Super-thin pasta has medical usefulness.

It's 200 times thinner than human hair, and you won't find it at Olive Garden anytime soon.

The computer room, apparently.

You can binge Netflix in any room you like, but there are some key differences between these living areas.

It looks scrumptious.

Nobody likes tough pie crust. Vodka can prevent the issue.

It’s the perfect balance of cheese, tomato, and egg.

If you want to switch up your weeknight dinner rotation, try this North African recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

What the heck do you do with these things?

There’s actually a lot you can cook with turkey giblets.

Chopping onions can be annoying, but it doesn’t have to be.

Here’s what you can do to avoid the sniffles while preparing dinner.

Flip before opening.

Whether you love canned cranberry sauce or hate it, the way it’s packaged is pretty brilliant.

Your Thanksgiving preparation can be smoother with Butterball’s “cook from frozen” turkey.

Save some time and energy with Butterball’s new “cook from frozen” turkey.