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How to Make Corn Tortillas

Making Homemade Corn Tortillas from scratch is EASY! They taste better than anything you can buy at the store.
How to Make Ginger Switchel

Think of switchel as that refreshing summer drink you didn't know you needed—there's a reason farmers used to drink it after working in the fields all day. Made with fresh ginger, vinegar, water, and honey, it couldn't be simpler to make!
10 Things to Know If You’re a First-Time Meal Planner

Ready to jump into meal planning? Not quite sure where to start? We've got your back! Here are 10 tips for first-time meal planners to get you off on the right track.
How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust

Does your pie recipe call for pre-baking or blind baking the crust? Here's a guide with tips for blind baking success!
How to Grill the Best Steak

The most foolproof way to grill the best steak? It's not complicated—it's about small details, like a picking the best cut, air-drying in the fridge, and making an herb butter sauce for basting. Fire up the grill!
How to Grill the Best Burgers

We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen! Here is our take on the perfect grilled burger.
How to Make Swiss Meringue

Fluffy, light, billowy—yes, that sounds like a description of clouds. It's also how we'd describe this versatile Swiss meringue! Use it to top cakes, cupcakes, and meringue pies, or bake it on its own to make crunchy meringues.
How to Cook Pork Chops Sous Vide

Nervous about overcooking pork chops? Try sous vide! Cooking pork chops sous vide keeps them moist and tender, and finishing them on the grill brings on the char and flavor!
How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

The secret to fluffy scrambled eggs? Whisk them A LOT, cook them low and slow, and don't let them dry out.
How to Slice an Onion

Step by step instructions on how to safely slice onions both lengthwise, and crosswise.
How to Cook Potatoes Sous Vide

Sous vide potatoes! Make a big batch on the weekend, then reheat as needed for quick side dishes during the week. They're perfectly cooked and creamy all the way through.
How to Cook Carrots Sous Vide

Ever tried a sous vide carrot? They're tender but still snappy, and taste sweet and intensely carrot-y. You have to try it for yourself to believe it!
How to Make Creamy Sunflower Seed Butter

Want a creamy, nutty butter that's also allergy-friendly? Sunflower seed butter is the answer. Use it in place of peanut butter in most recipes!
The Best Way to Boil Asparagus

Here's the quickest and easiest way to cook asparagus on the stovetop! Takes only 10 minutes tops.
Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

All the creamy goodness of condensed cream of chicken soup, but made from scratch with whole ingredients. Use this soup in any recipe calling for condensed canned soup, or thin it out with some broth and eat it all on its own!
How to Make Lemon Curd

Lemon curd isn't hard to make from scratch! The reward is a spread that's smooth, creamy, sweet, and tart. Lemon curd is great in cakes or pies, spread on scones, or licked right off the spoon.
How to Make Vegetable Stock

So much better than store bought! Homemade vegetable stock with carrots, onions, celery, parsley, herbs, and mushrooms.
How to Render Bacon Fat

A guide for how to render bacon fat for use in cooking.
How to Make Homemade Pasta (Without a Pasta Maker!)

I’ve been making pasta from scratch for about eight years now, often with a child standing at each hip, and all without using a pasta maker. Sometimes gadgets can be barriers to experimentation in the kitchen, but a small kitchen…
How to Make Crème Brûlée

Looking for the best, most perfect, most fool-proof creme brulee recipe? You've found it. This creme brulee is rich and creamy, and we walk you through every step.
Perfect Popcorn

How to make a perfect batch of popcorn, with no burnt kernels! Easy stove-top popcorn recipe.
How to Use Your New Sous Vide Immersion Circulator

Did you just get a new sous vide immersion circulator? Here's a guide for getting started with cooking sous vide at home!
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How to Make Classic Tiramisu

Here's how to make a classic tiramisu, step-by-step. Made with whipped egg yolks, sugar, rum, mascarpone, and whipped cream, layered with coffee-dipped ladyfingers. Great make-ahead dessert for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and holiday parties.
5 Small Ways to Add Big Flavor to Any Recipe

Give any recipe a quick flavor boost with one of these easy tricks!
How to Cook a Whole Butternut Squash in the Pressure Cooker

Hate peeling and dicing hard butternut squash? Steam it in the pressure cooker instead! Perfect for any recipe that calls for pureed or mashed butternut squash.
How to Make Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Refrigerator pickles are so easy to make yourself! No canning necessary. They're ready in about 24 hours. Great for burgers, sandwiches, and snacking.