Thanksgiving food doesn’t have to be served hot to be great
Give yourself a break. Serving every dish piping hot isn’t feasible, or even necessary.
By Becky KrystalFridge or counter? How to store leftover pie.
What you need to know about storing different types of pie, including apple, pecan and pumpkin, for safety and quality.
By Aaron HutchersonWant to reduce food waste at Thanksgiving? Cook less.
To reduce Thanksgiving food waste, do the math, prepare less food, serve it in smaller portions on smaller platters and embrace your leftovers.
By Rachael JacksonHow to stop making the same Thanksgiving mistakes every year
Missing ingredients, frozen turkeys, not leaving time to get dressed and other mistakes to avoid this Thanksgiving.
By Aaron HutchersonHow to roast a Thanksgiving turkey: Times and temperatures to count on
Recommended cook times and oven temperatures for roasting whole turkeys, breasts, thighs and drumsticks.
By Ann MaloneyYou asked: Should I swap utensils when cooking meat?
Utensils used to cook meat carry the risk of cross-contamination. Here’s how to reduce that risk.
By Aaron HutchersonTake your soup to the next level with 6 flavor-booster ingredients
Tomato paste, miso, herbs and more ways to amp up the flavor of a pot of soup or stew.
By Becky KrystalHow to get the effects of grilling without using a grill
Grill pans, marinades and the broiler can help you achieve crisp, browned, flavorful food from the comfort of your kitchen.
By Anna Luisa RodriguezHow to ripen pears and speed up the process (if you must)
Usually all you need to ripen pears is patience, but you can try a few things to speed the process along.
By Becky KrystalGet to know the range of chile flakes with these 5 varieties
Explore piment d’Espelette, gochugaru, Aleppo, crushed red pepper flakes and Urfa biber and how to use them in your kitchen.
By Aaron HutchersonHow to make gluten-free versions of your favorite baked goods
Gluten-free flour blends can do a lot, but they’re not all created equal and they’re not for every baked good.
By Charlotte DruckmanYou asked: I don’t like touching meat. How can I cook with it?
With the right tools and a little hands-on practice, you can conquer your fears of handling meat.
By Becky KrystalFrozen spinach deserves more respect. Here’s how to best use it.
Frozen spinach is an easy, budget-friendly and convenient way to pack more nutrition into a wide variety of dishes.
By Becky KrystalYou asked: Are wax paper and parchment paper interchangeable?
What you need to know about the differences between wax paper and parchment paper and their uses.
By Aaron HutchersonHow to cook tender, braised brisket, plus tips for buying and storing
Here’s how you can achieve tender, juicy brisket every time you make one for the Jewish High Holidays or any other occasion.
By Olga MassovThe best ways to cook carrots, including roasted, braised and pureed
Carrots are so much more than a snack or side dish. Here’s how to let them shine.
By Anna Luisa Rodriguez6 cooking tips to boost your confidence in the kitchen
If you’re looking to be a more confident, competent cook, these tips can help you.
By Kristen HartkeHow to make flavored salts to easily enhance your cooking
Create your own seasoning blend using herbs, spices, fruit and more to shake up your recipe routine.
By Joan NiesenHow to use a wok: Cooking, cleaning and seasoning techniques
With just a little elbow grease, you can get your wok in tip-top shape for making stir-fries, fried rice and more.
By Kristen Hartke5 tips for family dinners on hectic weeknights
It’s back to school, and cookbook author Caroline Chambers offers advice on how to make family dinners easier.
By Leah Koenig