How To & What Is

There’s nothing quite like an exquisitely sweet and drippy peach to make life stand still for a moment. And we’ve got 5 simple tactics to ensure stone fruit superlativeness.

It’s that time of year when everything buds and blooms. Take advantage and plant enough herbs—grow ‘em indoors or outdoors—to last the entire year.

How to take (almost) all the guesswork out of making and baking bread? Leave as little to chance as possible. A thermometer helps you do exactly that.

No fancy smoker? No problem. We explain how to transform your kettle grill into a backyard maker of smoked ribs, salmon, turkey, chicken, and so much more.

If, unlike us, you don’t find yourself going through pure maple syrup at a dizzying rate, then you might be wondering the best way to store it so you don’t waste a single, perfect amber drop.

No more wincing at woefully blemished hard-boiled eggs with little chunks of the white missing. Not with this simple technique.

Ever wonder why it’s always fettuccine with Alfredo? Or bucatini all’Amatriciana? Because it works. Read on to find out why.

Here’s how to coax tough, inexpensive cuts of meat to tenderness while imbuing them with flavor. And all without nary any effort. Here’s how.

The best and easiest way to know if your dough is fully risen and ready to bake? It’s something called the poke test. David explains what it’s all about.

Yes, it has a sleek design and comes in an array of colors. But is it truly the best stand mixer? We tried the best-selling brands of stand mixers to compare and find out.

We kept hearing that blanching avocados before slicing them can keep the lovely little packages of deliciousness from turning brown. Curious, we tried it at home. Here’s what happened.

You may think you already know how to use this common kitchen must. But we bet you don’t know how to avail yourself of every square inch of it. Here’s how.

Whether you’ve yet to explore convection cooking or have quite a lot of experience, we’ve got essential know-how that’ll improve your kitchen prowess.

Ever wondered about those high-end San Marzano tomatoes and asked yourself if there really is a difference? Take a look inside those pretty cans with us.

Mushrooms. They’re not plant. Nor animal. So how exactly do you keep those enigmatic and precious little fungi from turning slimy?

A handy chile pepper cheat sheet, whether you’re new to cooking with dried peppers or experienced and forgetful. Best to bookmark this page for all your chile pepper needs!

Soup Club. Funny how two small words can bring such big things, including nourishment, friendship, and a night off from cooking.

What’s the difference between a jalapeno and a habanero? A lot. And you want to know exactly what that difference is before you swap one for the other. Here, all the subtle nuances you need to know.

David explains why you’ve been using your zester wrong all these years and shows you how to correct your errant ways.

Fear not frenching your standing rib roast. Grab a sharp knife, these easy how-tos, and your sense of adventure.

When your bird is still frozen hours before you intend to say grace, all is not lost. At least not with these quick defrosting tricks.