Don't Believe This Myth About Plantain Chips
A member of the banana family, plantains seem like a nutritious snack. But are plantain chips really healthier than the likes of potato chips?
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The Safest And Easiest Way To Cut Your Bagels
Cutting a bagel can actually be an incredibly dangerous kitchen task. The safest and easiest way to cut your bagels is either with a specialized tool such as a bagel slicer or with this quick and easy at-home cutting technique.
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What You Should Know About Cooking Corn In The Microwave
If your busy day consists of a jam-packed schedule with sticky notes reminding you to eat a snack, or if you simply choose to steer clear of the stove these days, it's quite possible that your go-to kitchen appliance is one of the best inventions to grace this world -- the microwave.
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Read This Before Eating An Unripe Avocado
There are possibly few things in life that beat the taste of a ripe and creamy avocado, but often determining if the meat inside is the perfect shade of green can prove to be a lot trickier than expected. The agony of slicing into an avocado only to find it is unripe is a disappointing feeling.
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McDonald's Is Giving Away 10,000 McRibs. Here's How To Get One
Rarely has a fast-food sandwich drawn such a fan following as the McRib. While the McRib has a pesky habit of disappearing, you can get your hands on a free pork patty: entering the "Shave 4 McRib Sweepstakes." Winners are limited to the first 10,000 entries.
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Cyber Monday 2020: Where To Get Kitchen Freebies And Deals
This year, there are a ton of options to choose from for Black Friday deals on kitchen gadgets and tools thanks to a handful of websites.
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How Dutch Apple Pie Is Different From The American Version
The first ever apple pie recipe came from England in 1381 and spread across Europe, with the first Dutch version of the treat appearing in 1514. Dutch apple pie has maintained its popularity, and has some noticeable differences that set it apart from apple pie most commonly found in the U.S.
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The Unusual Ingredient Ina Garten Adds To Her Brownies
Want to learn how to level up your brownies Barefoot Contessa-style? Ina Garten's "Outrageous Brownies" recipe calls for a surprising ingredient sure to give your brownies that extra rich flavor. Ina Garten's unusual brownie ingredient is probably already in your pantry.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes When Buying Grapes
Here are some tips for buying and eating grapes.
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The Time-Saving Mac And Cheese Hack You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
Boxed mac and cheese can be a quick fix when you're looking for something delicious that doesn't require too much effort.
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18% Of People Wish They Knew How To Make This Extremely Difficult Dish
We all have our recipe stand-bys -- dishes that we can whip up, with little effort, which will win us applause at the holiday dinner table or a picnic potluck. It could be an easy cake box hack, or that fabulous salad that just takes opening a can or two and tossing in some fresh veggies and Ranch.
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This Kinder Egg Hot Cocoa Bomb Hack Changes Everything
Trying to get cozy this weekend with some delicious, toasty hot chocolate? Here's one hack that will take your cocoa from good to great. All you'll need is some hot milk, a bunch of mini marshmallows, and for the chocolate — here's the clincher — a Kinder Surprise egg.
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Starbucks' Secret Menu Candy Cane Frapp Changes Everything
Starbucks’ Candy Cane Frappuccino may not be on the coffee chain's official menu this year, but don't let that hold you back. Candy Cane Frappuccinos have been a star on Starbucks ' menus in holiday seasons past, so most of Instagram and Twitter have already tried them.
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The Reason You Should Start Making Oatmeal In A Slow Cooker
Making oatmeal in your slow cooker is not only healthy for you but making slow-cooked oatmeal for breakfast could be a major time saver in the morning.
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How To Trick Your Family Into Eating More Veggies
We know we really should be eating more veggies as well as inflicting them on sharing them with our loved ones. Without resorting to threats, bribery, or hypnotism, perhaps the most effective way to get more veggies into everyone's diet is by resorting to good old fashioned subterfuge.
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Costco's Mini Turkey Dinner Is Perfect For A Low-Key Thanksgiving
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC is recommending we not travel for Thanksgiving and limit our celebrations. However, Costco has an even better idea.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Canned Cranberry Sauce
Should you actually be eating the kind of cranberry sauce that comes out of a can? We spoke with two food experts, dietitian Emily Wunder, MSCN, RD, LDN, and chef Seamus Mullen, and both of them gave us the same answer: no, you should probably give it a pass.
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The Reason You Shouldn't Cook Green Vegetables In A Slow Cooker
Slow cookers are incredibly convenient tools that can aid your meal prep, but you shouldn't try to cook most green vegetables in them. According to professionals, green vegetables just can't stand up to being heated for low periods of time in the slow cooker.
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This Viral TikTok Plastic Wrap Hack Changes Everything
Turns out it is totally possible to avoid losing your mind during food prep and not be forced to constantly fight your roll of plastic wrap.
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This Is The Absolute Best Way To Reheat Shellfish
If you love seafood as much as we do, it's hard to fathom how much of it someone would actually need to be in possession of to have enough for leftovers. If you have ever actually been in this incredulous situation, then you know the reheating of shellfish can be a tricky dilemma.
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The Surprising Way These Ingredients Are Impacting Your Cookies
If you've put in the time and didn't leave out any ingredients or mess up the instructions, why shouldn't your cookies look Pinterest-perfect? Blame your recipe rather than yourself because more often than that, the ingredients list and instructions are just too vague.
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The Secret Ingredient Snoop Dogg Uses In His Chicken Wings
If Snoop Dogg isn't the first name that comes to mind when you're in search of a great chicken wing recipe, you're missing out. Snoop may be a high-ranking member of hip-hop royalty but he possesses some pretty impressive prowess in the kitchen, too.
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The Reason You Should Be Eating Ricotta Cheese
There are plenty of people who argue cheese isn't the healthiest snack. But fear not. Ricotta cheese may just save the day with its health benefits.
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Don't Make These Mistakes When Roasting Duck
Nothing beats the dramatic presentation of a whole roasted duck with tender, juicy meat and crispy skin. So what could ruin the big reveal? When prepared incorrectly, however, duck can be greasy, stringy, and have a "gamy," flavor. Fortunately, you can prepare duck without the pitfalls.
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When You Eat Lots Of Carbs Every Day, Here's What Happens To Your Body
There are health concerns linked specifically to the overconsumption of carbohydrates. And some are serious.
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Here's Why You Should Make Your Brownies With Dark Chocolate
Did you know that dark chocolate is even more magical than milk chocolate? Okay, maybe not magical, but healthier. In fact, the next time you decide to bake some brownies, you might want to consider doing so with dark chocolate. Here's why.
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You Should Never Thaw Chicken On The Counter. Here's Why
According to the USDA, you should never thaw food on the counter or by running it under hot water. So what are safe ways to thaw chicken quickly?
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