How-To - Mashed

By DB Kelly February 2nd, 2023

You've Been Using Your Coffee Maker All Wrong

There's a good chance your coffee maker is your best friend every morning, but there's still a good chance you're not using it right.

By Hanna Claeson February 2nd, 2023

Is Baking Powder The Secret Ingredient To Fluffy Scrambled Eggs?

Do you want to make your scrambled eggs extra fluffy while you cook them? The secret ingredient you're looking for just might be baking powder.

cooked lasagna with two plates of sliced lasagna

By Molly Harris February 2nd, 2023

The Lasagna Shortcut You've Been Missing Your Whole Life

Lasagna is one of those deliciously cozy dishes that can take all day to make, but here's a shortcut to save you time.

By Karen Hart February 2nd, 2023

Here's The Genius Way To Keep Ice Cream Soft And Scoopable

Americans eat 23 pounds of ice cream on average each year. But before you can enjoy a scoop of your favorite flavor, you have to wait for it to soften.

By Karen Hart February 2nd, 2023

Here's How To Get Rid Of Olive Oil's Bitterness

While that bitter taste may be a hallmark of extra-virgin olive oil, it is not a hallmark of emulsion recipes. Read on to find out how you can get rid of it.

By Molly Allen February 2nd, 2023

Dessert And Baking Hacks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

With a few genius baking hacks, you'll be a dessert aficionado in no time, and we're letting you in on the most important ones to know about.

By Hanna Claeson February 2nd, 2023

Don't Skip This Step For The Best Roasted Chestnuts

The smell of chestnuts roasting became forever intertwined with the holiday season. We're here to make sure that you roast them right.

By Boshika Gupta February 2nd, 2023

You Should Never Cook A Whole Chicken In An Air Fryer. Here's Why

There are many different delicious chicken dishes that can be made in the air fryer. Here is why you shouldn't cook a whole chicken in the air fryer.

By Ralph Schwartz February 2nd, 2023

This Is How You Make Kylie Jenner's Ramen Recipe

The youngest Kardashian/Jenner even manages to turn a bowl of instant ramen into a gourmet meal. Here's how to make your ramen like Kylie Jenner.

By Molly Harris February 2nd, 2023

The Real Difference Between Challah And Brioche

You may have seen challah and brioche breads mentioned together in recipes. Those who have tried both might have noticed that they taste remarkably similar.

By Hanna Claeson February 2nd, 2023

The Irish Potato Dish You Should Have For Dinner ASAP

What sane person can really say no to potatoes fried in butter? Boxty is a heavenly Irish dish that mixes mashed and grated potatoes bound with eggs and dairy.

By Megan Scott February 2nd, 2023

The Secret To Juicy Burgers You've Been Missing Your Whole Life

The goal in all your burger endeavors is the same: juiciness. The secret to juicy burgers lies in a combo of two important factors: temperature and time.

By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd February 2nd, 2023

How To Eat A Hot Dog Like Matt Stonie

Matt Stonie is one of competitive eating's greatest success stories. But how does he do it? If you want to eat hot dogs like Stonie, here's how it's done.

By Ben Fisher February 1st, 2023

The Recipe Every Cook Should Know How To Make, According To Bobby Flay

Even if you don't have the fame and career success of Bobby Flay, there's still one dish that he believes every home chef should be able to make.

By Sarah Crocker January 31st, 2023

How To Build The Perfect Charcuterie Board

Building the ideal charcuterie board isn't difficult. Even if you're working in a budget, there are ways to create a delicious and visually impressive display.

By Pamela Siegel January 31st, 2023

Yes, You Can Eat A Pinecone But Read This First

Many parts of the pine tree are edible, even the cones. Although there are a few things you should know before snacking on this unlikely treat.

By Jennifer Amos January 29th, 2023

The 2-Ingredient Gnocchi That's Lighting Up TikTok

It's safe to say that everyone loves a simple recipe. In fact, one two-ingredient gnocchi recipe from Jamie Oliver is lighting up social media.

By Adam Swierk January 28th, 2023

The Absolute Best And Worst Ways To Thaw Meat

When it comes to thawing meat to prepare it for cooking, you have many options for how to do it. Here's a deep dive into the best and worst ways to thaw meat.

By Molly Harris January 27th, 2023

How To Get A Carton Of Eggs For Free This Easter

Whether you celebrate Easter or not, there are plenty of reasons eggs are probably on your grocery list. Here's an easy way to get some for free.

By Clara Olshansky January 27th, 2023

This Is What Happens When You Put Flat Beer In A SodaStream

It turns out, if you put flat beer in your SodaStream, you may be able to salvage it after it's been sitting out. This is what happens when you add bubbles.

By Cheryl Slocum January 26th, 2023

Here's The Right Way To Use Your Food Processor

Want to get the most out of your food processor? Start with these hacks and tips.

By Hanna Claeson January 25th, 2023

If You Aren't Grilling Your Pizza, You're Doing It Wrong

Other than "I love you," the three words that give us the most stomach-butterflies are "grill your pizza."

By Aimee Lamoureux January 25th, 2023

Here's How You Can Get A Free Thanksgiving Dinner From Walmart

Many Americans will be tightening their purse strings. So the tech company teamed up with Walmart to launch the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program.

By Karen Hart January 25th, 2023

The Surprising Vegetable You Can Use To Clean A Grill

Grilling makes everything taste better. Unfortunately, it's an unpleasant process to clean this outdoor appliance.

By Maria Scinto January 25th, 2023

How To Tell If An Online Recipe Will Actually Work

The worst thing about online recipes is that in many cases, you never know quite what you're going to get.

By Karen Hart January 25th, 2023

Here's How You Can Watch Every Season Of Top Chef

Bravo's Top Chef has produced some classic and, at times, odd episodes for viewers. But to avoid spoilers, we suggest you watch it for yourself.

By Laura Pucillo January 24th, 2023

How To Cook Perfect Salmon 16 Different Ways

Here are the best ways to cook a beautiful cut of salmon.