Kitchen

The perfect cup of coffee must begin with a high-quality mill, and if your tools aren't up to snuff, then neither will your resulting brew.

When it comes to Thanksgiving, Guy Fieri is quite the fan of green bean casserole, but there's another side he can't stand: sweet potato casserole.

Rice cookers are those handy little gadgets sat inconspicuously on the countertop. But, these little tools are can be used for so much more than simply rice.

Anthony Bourdain was a font of information for the home cook. Following these tips Bourdain swore by, you could be the pro home chef your friends rave about.

Ina Garten says cassis brings out the flavor of plums in the same way coffee and vanilla can highlight the depth of flavor in chocolate.

Brown sugar is brown and moist because it contains molasses, a natural by-product of the sugar refining process. As such, it's easy to make at home.

If you've ever tried made a fruit-filled cake at home, you may have found that all of the fruit sank to the bottom. There's a few hacks that can help.

Hosting Thanksgiving can be stressful, especially if you don't plan ahead of time. So, here are 16 mistakes to avoid when getting ready for the turkey day meal.

If you line your baking pans with parchment paper before roasting veggies to avoid a mess, you've also been preventing them from browning and developing flavor.

By rinsing your pasta, you're actually making it more difficult to get a nice coating of sauce on your dish, certainly a frustrating dining experience.

Using boxed cake mix is boring when you're baking the same old cake. But, these boxed cake mix ideas will change everything from parties to breakfast.

The reason vodka can give your fried chicken a boost has to do with how it interacts with the flour in your batter and the hot frying oil.

As crushed and minced garlic sits, its flavor becomes less intense. As a result, jarred garlic has a duller flavor than fresh. Still, it's super convenient.

Adding a bit of water to your scrambled eggs can help you achieve fluffy, moist eggs. Milk, on the other hand, can lend creaminess to the final dish.

Ube is the ingredient behind many purple foods and is becoming increasingly popular in the US, though it's been eaten in Asia since people have been farming.

The key to a more exciting bowl of mashed potatoes might be in your pantry right now. Add a bit of French onion soup mix to elevate this Thanksgiving side.

Though they look similar, saucepans are used for general cooking tasks, while the rounded bottoms of sauciers help in making the perfect sauces.

Now that you've finally chosen the perfect watermelon, do you know the best way to store that gorgeous fruit? Only pop it into the fridge for this one reason.

The problem with fresh herbs is that they don't last long. If you want to enjoy the scent and taste of herbs without waste, then you should be freezing them.

You may not think much of banana peels, but they be put to use in a surprising number of ways. From shoe polish to meat substitutes, here are some suggestions.

Hard-boiling eggs is super simple. Peeling them once they're done cooking is where things can get tricky, but this easy water trick can help.

It's a surprising technique, but you'll get the crispiest bacon ever (and help prevent your bacon from shrinking) if you introduce water to the cooking process.

Tending to a barbecue grill can be hot and tiring business with little praise. But, these 16 hacks will take your grill game from zero to hero in no time.

Do you have an ongoing debate with a housemate or partner about how to load the dishwasher? It seems silly, but experts agree that it does matter how you do it.

Brining your Thanksgiving turkey is a must if you want a flavorful, juicy holiday bird, but not any brine will do. Dry brining is really the way to go.

Muffin tins taking up space in the pantry? These great tools are super diverse. Here are 13 unconventional ways you should be using a muffin tin.

To make cutting and peeling your squash easier, you can microwave it first, which will partially cook it. This softens it up and makes it easier to cut.