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They say that you should salt the water in the pot so it boils faster. But how much truth is there in this advice?

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.

Cook thin steaks in the oven, stove, or on a grill for no longer than 12 minutes. Flip halfway. Use a skillet to add a sear.

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.

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

If you found yourself with microwave popcorn and no microwave, can you revert to the stove? Here’s what you need to know.

Sure, tomatoes and spinach go great in salad. But they go just as great together when they are cooked?

When soapy water turns to soapy pizza, we have a problem. Here’s why pizza stones and soap don’t get along—and what you can do about it.

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.

The air fryer is fast, practical, and not just for French fries. But if you need to prepare a meal for many people, can you stack food in it? Let’s find out!

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.

French toast is served! These tips and tricks will help you prepare the most delicious French toast every single time.

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…

Learn the perfect cooking technique for your favorite comfort food. Here’s how to cook ramen noodles the right way.

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.

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.”

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

The perfect lasagna is the one that’s boiled and baked properly. And, like everything else in Italian cooking, there’s a trick to this.

Don’t worry: You can salt unsalted butter if that’s the only kind you have on hand. You just have to know how to do it properly.

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!

Wondering what to put in your salad? We have it all for you! We rounded up 149 ideas for additions and toppings for your inspiration.

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.

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.

They’re already cooked. But does that mean you can eat them without additional cooking? We investigate.

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

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.

Want to avoid garlic hands? Here’s if you can prep garlic ahead of time, then set it and forget it.

The burger buns are ready for whatever you’re hungry for. Is it time to start toasting them?

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.

No, there isn’t an app for that. But we wrote the only guide for telling when your hot dogs are done that you’ll ever need.

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?

The quietest bread machine in the world is the one in the store. Still, these machines don’t make as much noise as most of us think.

To thaw or not to thaw? That is the question! When in doubt, this post will help you figure out the answer.

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?

Not if you keep them under 0°F (-18°C). Discover if frozen pizzas expire, and how to store them so they stay fresh for as long as possible.

Yes, it’s called frozen pizza. But can you keep it in the fridge? Here’s why the answer isn’t a clear-cut yes or not.

One day, your children will ask you: “How do you get frozen pizza to taste so good?” Tell them about that site you once found on Google.

Life’s too short to cook a frozen pizza in the range. Aside from the microwave, can you cook it in a toaster oven?

Frozen pizzas are fast and delish… at least the good ones. But are they precooked or not? Read on to find out!

Crispy bacon, unbearable salt? Dust off the stove and whip out that frying pan because we’re about to help you make your bacon right!

Discover why bacon, the delicious food that people want to pair with anything, can’t be paired with everything.

Frying bacon makes the world go round! Here’s why the secret is in the sizzle.

The pork schnitzel: the meatiest delight you’ll find! Here’s how to make sure it’s not only delicious but safe for you and the family to eat.

One thing’s for sure about duck: you can’t eat it raw! But how do you know when it’s cooked all the way through in the middle?

Find out everything you need to know about making delicious, safe to eat lamb with these simple tips.

So you like to cook your venison to pinkalicious. But, when cooked this way, is it really safe to eat?

Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy. These instructions will help you open a can of olive oil without any problems—and keep the oil in it fresh longer.

Of course it can. It’s cooked meat, and cooked meat can take on all kinds of colors. *Should it* be pink in the middle? Why the answer isn’t a clear-cut yes or no.

Swordfish can be a tricky protein to prepare because of its thick cut and variable color. Here’s how to get it right.

Kebabs and souvlaki are both skewered meat dishes prepared on the grill, but that’s where the similarities between them end.

The smell of fish will guide you to your next culinary adventure. Or will it? What you need to know about prepping fish for cooking.

Stumped by how to open a can of corned beef? Click here for all you need to know to access a delicious treat!

Need to pop open a cold one without waking up the munchkins? Click here for tips on how to open your beer without making a sound.

Can a meat that looks so good and tastes so delicious be bad for you, really? Let’s talk about the intricacies of cooking chicken souvlaki.

A meal that looks so appetizing and tastes so good can’t be bad for you… Or can it? We explore the intricacies of preparing pork souvlaki.

Have you ever had the urge to pop open an ice-cold can of soda but skipped it because you were worried about making noise and disturbing everyone around you?

Let’s talk about the incredible things you never knew about garlic. Like its tendency to turn blue when you kind of expect it to stay white.

Know the number of grams of rice per serving of raw rice, cooked rice, fried rice—and a few special dishes like paella and congee.

How to ramp up the flavor of an old favorite.

Everything you need to know to remove the bowl from your KitchenAid stand mixer. Hint: it doesn’t happen with the touch of a button.

Set your stand mixer free. Here’s how to release the attachment, on tilt-head and bowl-lift models.

When your mixer is the quietest appliance in the kitchen, you have to brace yourself. Long-time owner Amy Ramirez-Leal explains why.

These stand mixers are built to withstand the test of time. Long-time KitchenAid owner Tiffany Noel Froese explores why.

Just the two of us (we can shop well if we try).

Don’t get your gumbo gumbo’d. We share the most common mistakes to avoid, and tell you how to get it just right.

Let’s talk about sausage skins—and why, these days, they’re so tough.

Sure, they taste like meat. But are they made of meat? Read on to find the answer as we investigate.

This New Jersey staple freezes, thaws, and reheats well. Here’s how to do it properly—and what else you need to know.

Country ham, the ham that can’t be beat! Once you’ve stocked up on it, here’s how long it’ll last (and how to store it).

The ultimate dough hook debate, settled. Learn if the dough hook on your KitchenAid is supposed to touch the bottom of the bowl.

Never eat dried out pulled pork again! When your pulled pork has lost moisture, here’s how to add a little something to it.

Cooked pork chops don’t keep forever. When it comes to their shelf life, here’s what you need to know so it doesn’t become a guessing game.

They’re both fatty cuts of pork, that’s for sure. But the similarities between them end there.

A dish best served the day after. Here’s why gumbo tastes better the next day, and how to store it so it doesn’t spoil.

There’s a sweet tooth in everyone… Kick up your low country boil with desserts from down south.

These stand mixers beat, whip, mix, and knead like no other. But, when it comes to their weight, one thing’s for sure: they’re not light as a feather.

Tender and juicy pork butt. That’s what there for. Find out how to cook this cut to perfection with the advice we have for you below.

Let’s talk about cooking chili. It’s time to put the faith of your favorite dish back into your own hands.

The long and the short of it is, you can. Whether you want to… that’s a different story.