Test Kitchen Tips

You've probably seen recipes that call for trussing a roast or whole chicken with butcher's twine. But what is it,...

If you’re new to cooking with rhubarb, it can be a little confusing to shop for it. Here, we’ll guide...

Sick of tossing foods that have spoiled too quickly? Read on to learn about how to properly store the most...

Looking for a shortcut to smoky, authentic barbecue? We'll show you how to make a smoker using your grill and...

Testing yeast is key to making great bread at home. Learn how to proof yeast so you can get started...

Do you find yourself guessing if your chicken is done or that your steak is a perfect medium-rare? Check out...

This oven thermometer will help you become star baker!

We've definitely been guilty of leaving those chicken thighs in the fridge just a couple days too long. So how...

Many recipes from soups to savory pies call for an onion. Here's a simple guide to picking the right variety...

There is virtually no problem pizza can't solve—including the need to find a recipe that freezes well for later. Freezing...

Ready for cookout season? You'll want to learn how to season grill grates before you start flippin' burgers.

Not sure how to start a charcoal grill? Here are three easy ways to light up the coals.

We're taking a closer look at direct vs indirect heat. Is one method better than the other?

In the market for a new grill? We're cookin' up some recommendations for the most popular types of grills.

Active or rapid rise? Fresh or instant? Find out which yeast is best for your homemade bread recipes.

Make your favorite dessert ahead of time by brushing up on these freezer tips. Here's how to freeze cake and...

You miss the best part of the berry if you're doing this.

Don't let your homemade bakes go stale or soggy! We'll show you how to store bread, muffins, pies and more...

With a simple trick or two, it's easy to make pudding mix taste even better. No one will know it...

The foolproof way to adjust baking recipes to fit any pan? Just use a little math that you learned in...

Stew vs. soup vs. chili: Do you know the difference between these three?

Don't waste another drop of dairy. We'll walk you through our best tips for how to freeze milk.

Don't throw away mushy strawberries! Tap into creative ways to use overripe strawberries, from desserts like strawberry pie, cake and...

If you don't want to knead dough by hand, try this trick.

Some people keep their award-winning chili tips close to their chest, but we're spilling the beans and telling you all...

Good news, bakers: You can prep and freeze yeast dough before baking it. We'll walk you through two ways to...

Bundt cakes make for gorgeous yet simple desserts. Get our Test Kitchen's tips for how to grease a Bundt pan,...

Not all baking sheets are created equal! Use our baking sheet buying guide to find out what to look for...

The list of what not to cook in cast iron is much, much shorter than the things you should—we promise....