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Archive | Kitchen Tips & Tools
Some days, you need to get in and out of the kitchen and get on with your day. That means faster prep, a little planning, and some cooking fundamentals. These tips and tricks help you feel great about what you’re making, even when you’re in a time crunch.
How to Make Number and Letter Cakes for Any Celebration
Make all of your celebrations even more memorable with a personalized cake in the shape of a monogram or special number.
8 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Grill
Grilling is just as versatile as any other way you cook, and you can grill just about anything you can cook indoors. Grilled fruit is especially delicious because the natural sugars caramelize, making them extra sweet. Try changing the burger and hot dog routine and grill nachos or polenta instead. Then make grilled pineapple your […]
Mini Cast Iron Skillet Recipes & Tips
From shirred eggs to cast iron pizza, see how to make adorable and tasty recipes in small cast iron skillets.
11 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in the Kitchen
Just a few simple steps in your everyday life can help you reduce your food waste at home.
How to Clean and Maintain a Cast Iron Skillet
A cast iron skillet is simple to clean and easy to maintain. Learn how to clean and season your cast iron with tips from our Test Kitchen.
What’s a Dutch Oven and Why Do You Need One?
A Dutch oven is a large, wide, deep pan with a tight-fitting lid. Learn how to cook with it using our top-rated Dutch oven recipes.
Why Use Clay Cookware?
Earthenware is versatile, beautiful, and can last a lifetime. Here’s why clay-pot cooking and baking can improve the recipes you love to make.
Why Buy Good Vanilla
Good vanilla is a baker’s best friend. Even though only a small amount is used in cakes, cookies, frosting, and ice cream, it’s an ingredient that can elevate your desserts from good to great. But not all vanillas are created equal. If you’re looking for desserts that really shine, replace imitation vanilla (which contains wood […]
13 Smart Kitchen Tools You Never Knew You Needed
We’re always looking for ways to make our lives a little bit easier every day. Sometimes though, we just deal with a challenge or annoyance out of habit or because we don’t know there’s another way. When it comes to cooking, something that we spend much of our lives thinking about, talking about, and doing, […]