How to Introduce Your Kids to Cooking
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) Before turning 18, Amber Kelley had already won Food Network Star Kids, written her own cookbook, launched a successful YouTube show, and been a finalist in Jamie…
Save Tiny Garlic Cloves for Stock
Photo: Bozena Fulawka (Shutterstock) I hate tiny garlic cloves. I hate them so much. Nothing disappoints me more than peeling the papery outer skins away from a bulb of garlic…
Is This Viral TikTok Hack the Best Way to Peel Garlic?
Seems like every time you turn on the computer there’s a new hack for trying to peel a clove of garlic. I didn’t realize peeling garlic was such a hassle,…
The Different Kinds of Yeast and How to Use Them
Photo: Fascinadora (Shutterstock) One of the most common baking questions I get is what to do when a recipe calls for instant yeast, but all you have is active dry.…
I’m Obsessed With Air Fried Tofu
Photo: Claire Lower Many years ago, I took a break from studying chemistry in Gainesville, Florida to hang out with my brother who was teaching math in Athens, Georgia. It…
Soak Your Ground Meat in Heavy Cream
Photo: DOANPHUONG NGUYEN (Shutterstock) Ground meat can be awfully grim without a little help. Baking soda is fantastic for spiffing up a quick sauté, but if you’re cooking ground meat…
11 Recipes to Help You Clean Out Your Fridge
Photo: Claire Lower Until very recently, I lived in a small apartment with a European-made, European-sized fridge. I tried to like it. I wanted to be the type of person…
Defrost Frozen Meat Faster With a Hot Water Bath
Photo: Ekaterina Kolomeets (Shutterstock) Buying meat when it’s on sale and then freezing it for when you need it is great…in theory. In practice, it’s difficult (some might even say…
Doughnuts Are an Excellent Sandwich Bread
Photo: Claire Lower Disney World has released a doughnut grilled cheese sandwich unto the world and, for some reason, not everyone is delighted. Even though this is tame as far…
How to Safely Remove Sticker Glue From Clothing
Photo: savitskaya iryna (Shutterstock) It’s the quickest way to suck the joy out of buying a cute new top: You peel off the long sticker labeled with the size of…