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This 3-Minute Chocolate Frosting Saved My Birthdays

No muss, no fuss; lots of tangy whipped cream cheese and butter.
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Is Plain Water Enough to Wash Fruits and Vegetables?

Produce sprays and DIY baking soda solutions abound, but are they necessary for removing pesticides and germs?
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A Cookbook All About Dates Is What We Deserve

In Hot Date!, Rawaan Alkhatib explores the fruit’s potential with tater tots, chili crisp, upside down cake, and more.
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How to Buy the Right Pasta for Any Recipe

Fresh, dried, long, or short, there’s a perfect pasta for every sauce.

Essential Cooking Intel

Does Ketchup Need to Be Refrigerated?

Or is it really fine at room temp?

Is It Okay to Freeze Cheese?

Can you freeze cheese? It turns out the answer depends on the type of cheese, the way you prep it for freezing, and what you plan to do with it after thawing.

Why Do Recipes Call for Unsalted Butter?

It comes down to one thing: control. 

For Custardy Scrambled Eggs, Cook Them Hong Kong–Style

A standout recipe from Salt Sugar MSG, the new cookbook from the team behind Bonnie’s in Brooklyn.

How to Pick Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Tonic

Whether mixing drinks or sipping solo, which sparkling water you choose makes a difference.

How to Clean and Store Strawberries

Our test kitchen’s tips to make fresh berries last their longest.

These Boiled Greens Are My Go-To Side

Quickly boiled and simply seasoned, this Taiwanese-style dish goes with a million meals.

What’s the Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream?

And what about cream of coconut? Here’s how to use each ingredient.

You Don’t Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio

Customize your dream blend with this formula for perfect homemade granola every time.

How to Boil Chicken for a Week’s Worth of Meals

For juicy boiled chicken that’s infinitely versatile, just turn down the heat.

3 Ways to Toast Pecans So You Never Burn Them Again

Before mixing pecans into pie—or anything else—toast them for maximum crunch and the richest flavor.

How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving

You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe ever again.

How to Clean and Prep Mussels

Before cooking mussels, rinse them good.

8 Great Substitutes for Cornstarch

Out of cornstarch? Don’t want to use it? These alternatives have you covered.

Here’s How to Make Food Less Salty

Overseasoning happens to all of us. It doesn’t have to ruin your dinner.

Summer’s Best Tomato Sauce Isn’t Cooked; It’s Smashed

There’s a time and place for slowly simmering tomato sauces; but summer’s not it.

Does Almond Milk Go Bad?

Just like dairy, almond milk will eventually expire. Here’s what to look for.

How to Make Clafoutis, With (Almost) Any Kind of Fruit

The classic French custard is easy to make anywhere, anytime, and with all sorts of mix-ins.