Guaranteeing a fresh taste at the dinner table
It can be a challenge to get fresh, delicious, healthy meals on the table night after night. But guaranteeing fresh taste at the dinner table doesn't have to be difficult. Find out how with these easy...
View Article5 Ways to add more freshness to your meals
These days we’re all so busy working and running our kids between activities that sometimes our meals can suffer. But don’t fall into a dinnertime rut. It’s easy to add more freshness to your meals and...
View ArticleIn a pickle: What to do if a dish is too spicy
Maybe you accidentally added too much cayenne or hot sauce, perhaps you were heavy-handed without realizing it, those peppers were hotter than you realized, or it could be that you love spice but it...
View ArticleIn a pickle: How to make a flavorless dish flavorful
Sometimes when it comes time to put dinner on the table, it's just not that flavorful. Whether we forgot to salt it or thought it didn't need anything, we've all ended up with a bland dish now and...
View ArticleIn a Pickle: How to save a dry dish
Whether you're serving a weeknight meal to your family or preparing an elegant dinner party, don't freak out if one of your dishes dries out. It can happen for any number of reasons , but fortunately...
View ArticleIn a pickle: How to cut onions without crying
Anyone who has ever cut an onion knows the tears that come from this dreaded kitchen activity. Think it's unavoidable? Think again! Find out how to cut onions without crying. Anyone who has ever cut an...
View ArticleWays to save money in the kitchen
Nowadays, we do as much as we can to be green and keep as much as possible out of the trash. The kitchen is one place to easily eliminate waste and these tips will help you use up all your excess food....
View ArticleIn a pickle: What to do if you stain your clothing while cooking
Cooking can be a complete hazard for our clothes. As careful as you are, all it takes is for something to spill or sauce to splatter for the damage to be done. If you’re in the middle of making dinner...
View ArticleIn a pickle: What to do if you lose power in the kitchen
When a storm hits, with widespread power outages, lots of families have to cope without electricity in their kitchen. This can make feeding your family a challenge to say the least, but not impossible....
View ArticleIn a pickle: What to do with spoiled milk
The milk's gone sour! But there's no need to throw it out. Surprisingly, there are many uses for spoiled milk that don't involve pouring it down the drain. Warning: Don't consume milk if it's curdled...
View ArticleIn a pickle: How to prevent freezer burn
We've all experienced freezer burn: Those unpleasant, crystallized or dull spots that pop up on all kinds of items in our freezer, from ice cream to meat. Here's what causes it and how to prevent it....
View ArticleA guide to olive oils from around the world
Wine newbies and snobs alike know that grapes grown in one part of the world taste completely different than grapes grown elsewhere. The same is true for olives. The oil they produce is different from...
View ArticleHot, new kitchen tools for the home chef
No longer are the KitchenAid mixer and Cuisinart food processor the hot kitchen items. Sure, they're still useful and help to take hours off of prep time, but there are new players in the game.
View ArticleWill it blend? Do's and don'ts of a blender
Tips for blending These simple tips will ensure the longevity of your blender while keeping your blending experiences disaster-free. Blenders are small, versatile appliances that are a part of almost...
View Article3-D printers make food prep easy
Photo credit: Maciej Frolow/Photographer's Choice RF/Getty Images By now you've probably heard of many types of innovative items 3-D printers can create, from casts for broken bones to toys to musical...
View ArticleVIDEO: Which knives cut what
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Which knife to use: Tomato — very sharp slicing knife, or if yours is too dull, a serrated knife Lettuce — sharp chef's knife or long serrated knife Chicken...
View ArticleVIDEO: How to cut a pineapple
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Directions: Using a serrated knife, cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple. With the bottom of the pineapple on the cutting board, start at the top of...
View ArticleVIDEO: How to dice an onion
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Directions: Cut off 1/2 inch of the non-root side of the onion. Place the cut side on the cutting board, and cut it in half. Peel off the outer dry layers....
View ArticleVIDEO: How to cut a mango
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Directions: Slice each side of the mango just past the seed. Slice the flesh without breaking the skin. Scoop out the slices, and enjoy! Mango recipes...
View ArticleVIDEO: Roasted garlic cloves
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Using a knife, cut 1/4-1/2 inch off the tops of the heads, exposing the individual cloves of garlic. Place...
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