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40 Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

These quick and clever kitchen hacks will change how you cook for the better.

Professional Chefs Reveal Their Best-Ever Grilling Tips

Summertime and the cooking is easy! Just follow these surefire tips to flame-broiled heaven.

10 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Cook Should Have

Setting up a new kitchen? Trying to pare down an overload of gadgets? Check out...

Why You Should Never Wrap Leftovers in Aluminum Foil

Aluminum foil is for baking, not storing leftovers.

The Super-Simple Secret That Keeps Ice Cubes from Sticking Together

Never chisel ice cubes apart again. Use this tool to keep those little guys loose....

20+ Diabetic-Friendly Summer Desserts

Light, refreshing and diabetic-friendly, these delightful dessert recipes are the perfect final touch to a...

Why an Undercooked Burger Is More Dangerous Than Undercooked Steak

You should never, ever eat a rare burger—here's why.
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22 Surprising Things You Wouldn’t Think to Grill—But Should

Grilled watermelon, who knew? Spice up your next barbecue by tossing something unexpected—unexpectedly delicious, that...

Here’s Why You Should Never Wash Chicken Before Cooking It

It may be time to reconsider this potentially dangerous practice.

12 Fresh Foods You Should Never Store Together

Your cart is full of produce, but days later it's wilted and sad. Here's how...

50 Fruity Summer Desserts That Are Easier Than Pie

Sun-kissed berries, puckery lemons and limes, tangy rhubarb and chin-drippin' peaches shine in our easiest,...

This Beautiful Dessert Has Been Pinned Over 270,000 Times!

Trust us: this sweet treat tastes every bit as good as it looks!

Here’s How Long Your Fresh Produce Will Really Last

Wondering how long your fruits and vegetables will last, and how to tell when produce...
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25 Brilliant Cooking Shortcuts You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Save time prepping food and make cooking easier with these cooking hacks that are pure...

7 Mistakes Everybody Makes When Cooking Bacon

Everybody loves bacon—but not when it's underdone or way too crispy! We're here to help...

Here’s How Long You Can Really Freeze Food

Freezing food doesn't have to be a mystery. Our handy chart—plus freezing and thawing tips—will...

10 Quarantine Cocktail Recipes You Can Easily Make at Home

Brushing up on your bartending skills in self-isolation? Master some classics with this crash course...
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10 Canadian Cooks Share Their Best-Ever Chili Recipes

Craving a steaming bowl of spicy chili? Indulge in the ultimate quarantine comfort food with...

This Banana Bread Recipe Only Takes Five Minutes—in Your Microwave!

There's no need for kneading with banana bread.