Most of us are stocking up on pantry-staple items right now in order to minimize trips to the grocery store. But even so, you can get creative and have lots of fun with canned foods — as long as you have the right recipe. If you need ideas to use all those cans of tuna…

Who doesn’t love the savory, salty flavor of bacon? It’s delicious on its own or as an addition to your favorite dish. That said, it can be difficult to whip it up just right. Thankfully, there’s an easy solution for the perfect flavor and texture — all you need is a little water!  That’s right,…

Whether you’ve lost the lid to your Tupperware (who hasn’t?!) or you need to cover a big sheet pan, Saran Wrap is an easy do-it-all product that’s a staple in most kitchens. But if your plastic wrap is doing a lot less wrapping and a lot more flapping, there’s a reason! While this is, fortunately,…

You’re standing in your kitchen, patiently waiting for your hard boiled eggs to finish cooking… only to slice into one and find a greenish-gray ring around the yolk. Aside from looking funky, the off-putting color can make you ask a lot of questions — like, um, why the heck do hard boiled eggs turn green?…

Of all the culinary techniques I’ve learned over the years, I foolishly assumed I mastered how to make toast long, long ago. Once I got past the “oops, I burnt it again” phase of my youth, I was pretty sure there were no other hurdles left to conquer.  But then I stumbled upon an Epicurious…

Despite being one of the most popular superfoods today, some people find kale too bitter to really enjoy. The strong leaves that make it perfect for simmering in soups or crafting hearty salads, can also make them feel like a chore to consume. Apparently, the secret to taming that pungent flavor is giving it a…

Poaching isn’t just for eggs. This super versatile cooking method is also great for gently simmering meat or seafood dishes until they’re perfectly tender and juicy. Most recipes will call for using water or stock for poaching, but there’s an even tastier liquid you should use instead: wine. It might sound odd or “fancy,” but…

What do you do with the water after you’ve boiled potatoes for a recipe? Most of us simply toss it down the drain. Apparently, we should actually be saving the potato water instead. It might sound a little strange, but just how pasta water is often referred to as “liquid gold,” potato water has its own starchy…

Shopping for groceries has changed a lot over the past few months as we all cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, the high number of cases found within the meat industry is causing many people to fear a shortage, or that our favorite cuts of beef, chicken, and pork could see a significant spike…