Kitchen Basics

From how to stock your spice cabinet to what tools you need for healthy cooking, to a guide to canning, find all of your kitchen basics here to get you on your way to kitchen confidence in no time!

Don't Wash Brussels Sprouts Before Storing Them: Here's What to Do Instead

I Replace the Water in Sourdough Bread With Coffee

I Thought Hard-Boiling Eggs Made Them Last Longer

Before You Cook Red Potatoes, There’s One Thing to Know About Their Texture

I Put Cheerios in a Skillet With Butter and Finally Understood This ’80s Snack

People Are Putting Rosemary and Salt in Jars, but What Does It Actually Do?

There’s a Reason Parmigiano-Reggiano Costs More Than Parmesan

She Found an Easy Way to Clean a Greasy Air Fryer Basket, But There’s a Catch

Don’t Save Hot Honey for Pizza, Try It on Your Next PB&J

Outback Steakhouse Is Closing More Restaurants as Its Multi-Year Cutback Continues

Don’t Pierce Sausages Before Cooking Them If You Want the Juices to Stay Inside

Forgot to Thaw the Chicken? Don’t Reach for the Microwave Yet

Every Time You Cook, Grease Is Collecting in This Overlooked Part of Your Kitchen

Keeping Onions in the Fridge Isn’t Always the Right Move

She Turned Her Best Heirloom Tomatoes Into Sauce Even Though It Felt Like a Waste

Bananas Can Have a Slightly Bitter Taste, and This Spice Helps Tone It Down

Mixing Vinegar and Dish Soap Works, but Too Much Soap Creates Another Problem

That Little Bit of Yellow on Broccoli Tells You More Than You Think

Cilantro Can Last More Than a Week, but Not Tossed in the Produce Bag

There's a Reason Bagged Shredded Cheese Doesn't Always Melt Smoothly