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!

She Made Fresh Gnocchi From Scratch on an Airplane: Reddit Noticed One Missing Step

Your Fridge Has Two Crisper Drawers for a Reason: It's Not Just Fruits vs. Vegetables

Few People Know the Difference Between Best By, Sell By, and Use By Dates on Food

Your Aluminum Foil Can Develop Holes in the Fridge: These Foods Are the Reason

Your Eggplant Turns Soggy in Stews: The Mistake Happens Before It Hits the Sauce

Stop Storing Cilantro in Plastic Bags: Stand It in Water Like a Bouquet Instead

The Secret to Keeping Bananas Yellow Isn't the Fridge: It's What You Do With the Stems

The Secret to Crispy Frozen Vegetables Isn't Thawing Them: It's Heating the Pan First

Washing Lettuce and Potatoes Before Preparing Them: Why the Same Method Doesn’t Fit Both

Putting an Open Box of Baking Soda in the Refrigerator: What Does It Help With, and What Can’t It Fix?

Soaking Apples in Water With Baking Soda: What Does It Remove, and What Stays Behind?

No Shallots? The Onion You Should Use Depends on What You’re Making

Drying Pumpkin Seeds Before Roasting: What Is It For, and Why Does It Matter?

Grandma Didn't Keep Potatoes in Plastic Bags: Her Storage Method Had a Purpose

Your Glass Baking Dish Can Survive 400 Degrees, but a Cold Counter Can Break It

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