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!

Your Muffin Pan Needs One Turn Before the Baking Time Is Up

Soft Tomatoes Don’t Always Belong in the Trash

Oven Deep Cleaning Is Moving Away From the Self-Clean Cycle

That Half Lemon Left on the Counter Should Go in the Fridge Sooner Than You Think

Your Air Fryer Basket May Be Wearing Out Faster Because of How You Wash It

Stainless Steel Sinks Don’t Need Harsh Cleaners, Baking Soda Can Remove the Buildup

This Breakfast Leftover Looks Harmless Until Water Turns It Into a Plumbing Problem

Grandma Didn’t Need a Cabinet Full of Products to Keep the Kitchen Clean

Some Fruit Should Never Make It Into Your Baking Soda Wash

These Nine Cured Meats Started With Three Cuts and Very Different Flavors

This Pork Belly Lost Nearly a Third of Its Weight Before He Cut Into It

Fresh Eggs Aren't Always the Easiest to Whip

This Edible Herb Does More Than Grow Beside Your Vegetables

One Pantry Staple Is Showing Up in Kitchen Drains

Homemade Bread Is Bringing Sourdough Starters Back to Kitchen Counters

Chicago's Favorite Condiment Is Finding a New Place on Burgers

Dishwasher Pods Started Replacing Pot Scrubbing

Food Date Labels Aren't Telling You What Most People Think

Fresh Lemons Are Making a Comeback in Home Kitchens

Glass Food Containers Started Replacing Plastic Leftovers Boxes