Kitchen Tools, Cooking Tips, and How-Tos

Butternut squash cut into cubes on a cutting board.

How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash

Discover the simple steps to mastering the art of peeling and cutting butternut squash. This guide ensures a quick, safe, and easy process, turning a daunting task into a breeze.

A plate with three stuffed pears and forks on a napkin.

Best Types of Pears for Baking

Just as is the case with apples, not all pears are the same. Certain varieties are best for certain uses. Learn which pears stay crisp when baked and which ones fall apart.

Oven Roasted Tomatoes

This oven roasted tomato recipe is loaded with flavor. It makes a wonderful base for pasta sauce, homemade tomato soup, and more. You’ll never buy canned roast tomatoes again after learning this super simple recipe.

A white bowl with a serving of apple crispy and topped with ice cream.

The Best Apples to Use for an Apple Crisp

To make the best apple crisp you should not use the same apples as your apple pie. Learn which apples are best to use for an apple crisp for the best taste and texture.

Cooked brown rice in a bowl on a cutting board with wooden utensils.

How to Make Brown Rice Taste Better

Brown rice contains more nutrition compared to white rice but for all of brown rice’s benefits, it’s about as tasty as a piece of cardboard. Luckily, there are several ways you can easily make brown rice taste better.

8 Great Substitutes for Leeks

Discover eight versatile alternatives to leeks, from green onions to garlic powder, ensuring your dishes maintain flavor and texture even when leeks are out of reach.

Bowl of cooked quinoa with a smaller bowl of raw quinoa and a dried plant.

How to Make Quinoa Taste Better

Quinoa is a fantastic, nutritious food to include in your diet, but many people find it lacking in flavor, or worse, having a bitter taste. Try these tips to make it more flavorful.

A bottle of Tajin chili lime seasoning with a watermelon behind it.

The Secret Spice That Will Take Your Watermelon to the Next Level

There’s one secret spice that you need to add to your watermelon slices, stat.

Creamy risotto in a black skillet garnished with rosemary and sautéed mushrooms.

Is Risotto Rice or Pasta?

Risotto — it looks like rice, but a good plate of risotto is creamy, tender and altogether reminiscent of a pasta dish. So which is it? Rice or pasta?

How to Make Eggplant Less Bitter

One thing that can really ruin your eggplant experience — a bitter veggie. Here’s how to keep that from happening.

Cucumber salad with red onions, vinegar, and dill.

How to Make Cucumbers Taste Better

A simple extra step in your cucumber prep makes this popular summer staple taste so much better.

Cleaning the grates of a BBQ grill with an onion.

Why You Should Be Using an Onion to Clean Your Grill

Cleaning your BBQ grill with an onion is the best way to keep things healthy and tidy with the added benefit of a non-stick surface.

Grilled fruit kabobs on skewers on parchment paper.

12 Fruits You Need to Grill This Summer

Discover healthful fruits, from apples to pineapples, that are perfect for grilling. Learn techniques and serving ideas to elevate your nutritious summer meals.

Pasta salad with fresh tomatoes and greens in a white bowl on a burlap napkin on a blue table.

Don’t Make This Mistake When Making Gluten-Free Pasta Salad

Don’t pick the wrong gluten free pasta for your pasta salads! Here are the best kinds of pasta to pick, what to avoid, and a few tips.

Fresh blueberries being held out in a woman's hands.

How to Pick the Best Blueberries

Want to make sure that you pick the best, juiciest, and most flavorful blueberries in the summer? Here’s how to ensure you find the best ones.

How to Make Bruschetta Bread

This homemade bruschetta is an outstanding appetizer or snack that combines homemade olive oil bread with a rich, savory tomato topping. It’s perfect for dinner parties or summer picnics and tastes even better using in-season tomatoes.

Frozen ice cubes of fresh herbs on a wooden cutting board with a burlap background and wood table underneath.

An Easy Hack for Saving Herbs Before They Go Bad

This hack is the simplest yet effective technique of preserving herbs to maintain their aroma and taste. Learn how to freeze your favorite herbs for long-term storage and enjoy their freshness all year round.

This Five Minute Chimmi Churri Sauce is ready in a flash and the PERFECT topping for anything! Zingy and fresh, your meals will not be boring with a dollop of this on top!

How to Make the Best Chimichurri Sauce in 5-Minutes

This easy chimichurri recipe is bright and zesty, with ingredients like fresh herbs, vinegar, oil, and garlic, making the base of the no-cook sauce. It’s a healthy versatile vegan and gluten-free topping that can be used on everything from meat to vegetables!