Cooking How-Tos & Techniques

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Baked salmon and green asparagus with aromatic herbs and lemon slices
How to Defrost Fish the Right Way, According to a Seafood Expert
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8 Beautiful Garnishes That Will Take Your Cocktail to the Next Level
basket of olive-oil-fried potatoes with aioli
What Is Aioli? Here's How to Make This Delicious, Garlicky Sauce at Home
foil on sheet pan with roasted veggies
The Right Way to Use Aluminum Foil in the Kitchen, According to Experts
Woman separating egg yolk from white over glass bowl
Easy Ways to Separate Eggs, According to a Pastry Chef
peeled apple on cloth
How to Peel Fruit Quickly and Easily
washed berries
6 Common Food Storage Mistakes to Avoid, According to Food Scientists
Woman spooning meat into tupperware
4 Basic Food Safety Rules Every Home Cook Should Know, According to Experts
Vegetarian wok stir fry
Why Every Home Cook Needs a Wok—and How to Identify a Quality Pan
Baked sea bass with lemon and rosemary
The Right Way to Clean and Prepare a Fish for Cooking
avocados
What's the Best Way to Keep an Avocado from Turning Brown?
ripe bananas on kitchen counter
Should You Refrigerate Bananas?
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How to Choose a Dry White Wine for Cooking
All-Purpose Tomato Sauce
This Is How Long Pasta Sauce Lasts in the Refrigerator
plain basmati rice copper pot
Put a Lid On It: Three Times You Should (and Should Not!) Cover Your Pot While Cooking
Pouring Lemon Juice into Frying Pan with melted Butter
These Are the Best Substitutes for White Wine in Cooking
chicken paillard
How to Make Chicken Paillards, the Quickest Cooking Cut of Chicken
Fresh red apples with green leaves on table
The Right Way to Cut an Apple—Whether You're Slicing It for Snacking or Making a Pie
Kitchen knives set laying on wooden cutting board, flat lay, view from above
The Right Way to Sharpen a Knife at Home, According to Experts
shredded chicken in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Shredded Chicken for Juicy, Flavorful Results Every Time
Machine smoking cocktail
The Easiest Way to Make Smoked Cocktails at Home, According to Bartenders
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The Right Way to Clean Every Part of Your Oven, From the Racks to the Door Glass
gas stove in modern kitchen
How to Clean Stove Burners (and the Rest of Your Stovetop)
Salmon and cucumber cooked food en papillote
En Papillote Is Our Favorite Method for Cooking Delicate Fish and Other Foods
Grilled rib eye Steak a.k.a London Broil Sandwich with sliced roast beef, arugula on grey background
The Right Way to Cook London Broil, According to a Butcher
Sliced Tomatoes on cutting board
From Slicing to Dicing, Here's How to Cut Tomatoes the Right Way
Fried Black Rice with Ginger Tofu and Spinach
The Best Ways to Cook Tofu, From Air Frying to Baking and Braising
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How to Deep Clean Your Oven with Baking Soda
Cut potatoes in water
Why You Should Keep Cut Potatoes in Water
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How to Safely Store and Reheat Homemade Soup
rinsing white rice in sink
Yes, You Should Wash Rice Before Cooking It—Here's How
Turkey in brine bag
How to Brine a Turkey the Right Way
Selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, berries, cucumbers, potatoes, and eggplant
The Fruits and Vegetables You Should Never Refrigerate—Plus, the Ones You Always Should
different varieties of raspberries
Everything You Need to Know About Washing and Storing Berries So They Stay Fresh Longer
farmhouse sink in kitchen
8 Outdated Kitchen Appliance Trends to Avoid for Your Remodel, According to Experts
Close up of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies on plate from above
Here's Why You Should Refrigerate Cookie Dough Before Baking
Tuscan ribs recipe
How Long to Bake Every Type of Ribs (Because Baking Is the Best Way to Cook Them)
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Learn How to Make Perfect Cacio e Pepe at Home with Our Step-by-Step Visual Guide
oven baked chicken
How to Bake Juicy, Delicious Chicken Breasts Every Time
woman washing lettuce in sink
The Right Way to Wash Every Type of Vegetable, According to Food Safety Experts
Fresh cocktail with crushed ice, mint leaves and divers oranges.
How to Make Crystal-Clear Ice for Cocktails and Other Drinks
Fresh out of oven apple tart with cinnamon. Cropped shot of woman's hands taking out the pie baked to golden crust from the electric stove.
Why Every Home Cook Needs an Oven Thermometer—and How to Use One the Right Way
Freshly baked bread and knife
A Serrated Knife Is Essential for Slicing Bread and So Much More—Here's How to Keep It Sharp
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12 Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes You and Your Family Will Love
Roast turkey with thermometer
The Right Way to Use a Meat Thermometer for Perfectly Cooked Beef, Chicken, and Pork
fried eggs on waffles
How to Fry Eggs the Right Way, Whether You Like Them Sunny Side Up or Over Easy
Poached Eggs on Toast
The Right Way to Poach an Egg Is Much Easier Than You Think
Bottles of various cooking oils
The Best Oils for Frying, According to a Food Scientist
Containers with different frozen vegetables in refrigerator
11 Food Storage Containers That Will Help You Achieve an Organized, Streamlined Refrigerator
Closeup of person hands holding fresh raw, plastic packaged bag of green spinach, vibrant color
How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh for as Long as Possible, According to Food Scientists
citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruit, oranges and limes
Should You Refrigerate Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit, and Other Citrus?
Dumplings gumbo in pan on cutting board
Here's How Long Cooked Foods Can Stay Unrefrigerated, According to Food Safety Experts
Close up of friends clinking champagne glasses while enjoying Christmas dinner together sitting by elegant dining table with candles
The Fastest Way to Chill Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines
pork cabbage soup with bread
4 Chef-Approved Ways to Make Soup Less Salty—Plus, How to Avoid Oversalting
Breville® Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro
These 5 Countertop Convection Ovens Will Help You Cook Everything Faster
Fresh scrambled eggs on green plate
The Right Way to Make Scrambled Eggs for Fluffy, Delicious Results Every Time
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Yes, There's a Difference Between Roasting and Baking—and It Involves Temperature and What You're Cooking
Shredded spiced chicken inside of an Instant Pot
How to Cook Frozen Chicken and Meat in the Instant Pot
spices containers jars
How to Store Spices So They Stay Fresh and Flavorful
sack of new potatoes on baking sheet
How to Store Potatoes the Right Way—and Prevent Them From Sprouting
martha in kitchen holding cake surrounded by desserts
8 of Martha's All-Time Best Baking Tips, According to Our Readers
Raw chicken wings on cutting board
How to Cut Chicken Wings Into Flats and Drumettes
Woman hand opening a refrigerator door
Efficiently Organize Your Chest Freezer With These 5 Tips