Sour cream is the king of tang but can’t beat heavy cream in thickness. Sour cream is a little healthier, but both are high in fat content.

Don’t let this question drive you bananas! Here’s everything you need to know about the self life of banana bread.

With kosher salt, you know what you’re getting. With iodized salt, you need to read the ingredient list first.

“Hey, honey, what was the expiration date of the ham?” When in doubt, these rules of thumb will help. Seriously, what’s not to love about deli meat? Whether we’re talking bologna (or baloney, as a true New Yorker would call it), corned beef, ham, pastrami, pepperoni, roast beef, or salami, there’s something about the smell…

So you suspect that the venison in your kitchen is spoiled? Don’t try it. Instead, look for these unmissable signs.

No oyster sauce? No problem! When the recipe calls for oyster sauce but you can’t get it, turn to these substitutes.

Life without shallots is almost unthinkable, but not impossible. These are the best substitutes for this sweet and mild allium.

Keep your food safe by storing it at the right temperature. Here’s everything you need to know on the subject.

Cake flour is fine-tuned for cake perfection. So how is it different from all-purpose flour, and can you use the two interchangeably?

All-purpose flour doesn’t make good bread. And bread flour isn’t always a good choice for other baked goods. Here’s why.

Knowing how to open the can is half the battle. Here’s how to store leftover black beans, and how long they’ll keep.

Wondering how long that birthday cake will last? We did the research so you can do the eating. Or not.

Flour has a long shelf life, but you need to know how to store it properly. So here’s everything you need to know.

Everyone says that grapeseed oil is one of the better cooking oils in the grocery store. But does that mean you can use it for frying?

A significantly high amount of raw chicken contains Salmonella. To stay safe, you need to follow basic food safety rules.

Don’t eat beef stew that you accidentally left in the slow cooker overnight. Contrary to what many home cooks think, heating it won’t make it any safer to eat either.

Moldy bread can contain mycotoxins and pose a risk to your health. Contrary to what most of us think, cutting off the moldy parts won’t do it.

To ripen tomatoes, put them in a bowl and leave them in the sun, or store them in a brown paper bag. Here’s everything else you need to know to get it right.

Discoloration and a sour smell are the most obvious signs garlic has turned bad. Keep garlic fresh by storing bulbs in the cabinet.

Ginger used in tea can be reheated and reused up to four times. Adding fresh lemon, honey, and cinnamon can boost its taste.

Most grocery stores carry canned Roma and San Marzano tomatoes. But have you ever wondered about the difference between the two? Look for tomatoes in the canned food aisle at the grocery store, and chances are that nine out of ten cans will be Roma tomatoes, the best known and most widely used tomato variety…

Everything tastes better with garlic butter. But as good as it is, garlic butter doesn’t last forever. So here’s what you need to know.

Spoiled lobster is anything but safe to eat. When in doubt, watch out for the unmissable signs of spoilage.

Eat cooked cod, for your safety. Let’s take some time to talk about why eating raw cod in sushi can cause problems.

You can freeze anything. The real question is whether you want to. Here’s why freezing fish in its marinade isn’t really a good idea.

Fruity is in the eye of the beholder! Let’s talk about why the humble pickle is both a fruit and a vegetable based on who you ask.

Is the humble tomato a fruit or a vegetable? As with any good question, the long answer short is yes. Let’s explore the confusion together.

To eat or not to eat? That is the question! The answer is a little more nuanced than a clear-cut “yes” or “no.” Have you ever cranked up the stove or fired up the grill, only to take a good hard look at that package of sausages you pulled out of the fridge and wonder,…

Pepperoni is an Italian-American staple and a league of its own among all sausages. But do you really know what it’s made of? The only thing that’s better than pepperoni on your pizza? Lots of pepperoni on your pizza. (And I’m pretty sure meat lover Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation would give an approving…

Sometimes, the best way to know what you’re eating is to ask the person who cooked it. If that person is you, you better have the answer!

If you keep spinach too long, it will go bad. Watch for these signs and throw the spinach on the compost pile if it shows them.

Know your food. The answer, as it turns out, is less than you think, especially after you’re done cooking it.

Got ground beef? If you’re not sure if it’s safe, we have something for you. It turns out that there’s a smell test for everything.

Give your limes the care they deserve. Here’s how to store limes, whole or cut, for maximum freshness.

Trust us, you’ll know. If you’re looking for a more specific answer, we’ve got you covered—so read on.

It’s shrimp season, baby! Here’s how to keep your shrimp fresh so they make a great appetizer for the most important meal of the day.

Asparagus is good for you, until it goes bad and it isn’t. Here’s how to store asparagus properly and how to tell if it’s gone bad.

Telling if broccoli has gone bad can be a real challenge considering they don’t smell and taste all that good when fresh. This guide will help.

Because the last thing you want to hear after setting the table is, “I’m not sure if those mashed potatoes are still good.”

If there’s one cereal question out there that causes best friends to fight and couples to break up, it’s got to be whether you can eat cereal with water.

Are you seeing the bacon? Maybe you’re not looking closely enough! Introducing you to the wonderful world of bacon rashers.

The heat is on! If you want to know your spices, start with the difference between black pepper and white pepper.

Wondering what happens to cooked ham when you leave it out? A good question calls for a good answer, and that’s what we’re here to give you.

Wondering what happens to a baked potato if you leave it out overnight? We have the answer to your question, and more!

Did you know that you can put spinach in your salad? Yes, you read that right. Learn how to do so here!

It certainly doesn’t last forever. Here’s how long bagged salad is good for, and how to store it for maximum freshness.

Let’s talk about keeping the best side dish ever crisp, fresh, and safe to eat.

Life is short. So can you eat your corn from frozen? We explore why frozen corn, even though it’s precooked, requires cooking.

Can you refreeze frozen veg? Sure you can. But there’s a trick to it, or the frozen vegetables may make you sick.

Let’s talk about why you should at least heat, if not cook, your frozen peas before eating them.

The can says “store in refrigerator after opening,” but that’s only part of the picture. Here’s what else you should know.

The long answer short? It’s because it’s not what’s on the outside, but what is on the inside, that counts. We explore why.

Hot dogs are pre-cooked. And yet you shouldn’t eat them raw. Here’s why that is—and what it means for your home cooking.

When you want snappy meat on a bun, go with a hot dog. When you want juicy meat on a plate, cook up a sausage and serve it with fries.

Here’s how to select the best pasta when you’re at the grocery store—and which brands you can trust the most.

When you’re hungry and craving a snack, hot dogs and corn dogs are the perfect foods to sate your hunger. Here’s how they differ.

What’s the difference between soft fruits and hard fruits? Hint: it isn’t really their hardness.

Your favorite garlic bread? It’s in the fridge. Here’s how to store it and how long it will keep.

Make today, bake tomorrow. You can do this with hand-made dough, but can you also do it with machine-made dough?

Wondering whether you can substitute bread machine yeast with instant yeast, and vice-versa? We have it all for you.

Hot or cold, pizza will always have your back when you’re hungry. But if you have leftovers, can you really eat them the next day?