Expert Advice
How to Make Layered Cocktails and Drink the Rainbow
Go slow and steady—and keep practicing.
Expert Advice
How to Keep Your Rhubarb Cake From Getting Soggy
Rhubarb is juicy, which can spell disaster in a cake. Here’s how to bake one that doesn’t sog out.
Expert Advice
Egg Wash Your Way to Shinier Pie Crusts, Pastries, and More
Give any dough a little razzle-dazzle with this guide to egg washes.
Expert Advice
How to Store Cucumbers So They Stay Extra Crunchy
Everything you need to know about keeping cucumbers fresh.
Essential Cooking Intel
How to Make Scrambled Eggs Perfectly, Every Time
Just say no to a rubbery, crusty, dried-out scramble.
Pickled Red Onions Are the Quick Trick That Brighten Any Meal
Add a pop of color and acidic punch to tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more.
What’s the Difference Between Lox and Smoked Salmon?
Here's how to tell them apart—and what to know about gravlax and kippered salmon too.
Want a Faster, Sweeter Tomato Sauce? Use These
There’s a reason chefs, recipe developers, and home cooks are starting to keep canned yellow tomatoes handy.
Everything You Need to Know About Storing Chocolate for Baking and Beyond
And what does it mean if the chocolate in your pantry looks grey and dusty?
This Notoriously Difficult Bar Staple Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Shortcut orgeat means that you can make mai tais on demand.
For Truly Crispy Air Fryer Veggies, Make This Batter
Dipping cauliflower florets in a wet dredge of water, oil, cornstarch, and flour makes them remarkably crunchy.
How to Make Fresh Homemade Pasta
No matter your age, skill level, or kitchen set-up, you (yes, you) can make fresh pasta at home. Here’s how.
How Long Is Fresh-Squeezed Citrus Juice Still Considered Fresh?
Don’t push it too far or you’ll end up with juice that tastes like laundry detergent.
How to Temper Chocolate
With these tips, making glossy, beautiful chocolate is a snap.
What Are Bitters and Why Do They Make Drinks Better?
Transform your home bar game with this cocktail essential.
Why Do So Many Pie Recipes Ask You to Dock the Dough?
We asked pro bakers why pricking pie dough matters (and why sometimes it doesn’t).
The Easiest Way to Keep Potatoes From Turning Brown
The trick to keeping oxidation at bay is as easy as it gets.
How to Cook Scallops for a Restaurant-Worthy Dinner
Make seared scallops on a weeknight (yes, you), for a remarkably simple, elegant dinner at home.
How to Cook Pork Tenderloin So It’s Juicy and Tender Every Time
Stovetop sear or oven roast? The answer is both.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.