In the world of cheese, Brie is king. It’s creamy, it’s rich and it makes everything it touches taste more delicious. Here, 15 of the most incredib...
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7 Genius Ways to Use Aluminum Foil Around the House
Aluminum foil: Not only is it a great "Weird Al" Yankovic song; it’s also your secret weapon for various household chores. Here, seven totally...
7 Ingenious Hacks to Make Hot Chocolate Even Better
What’s better than a steaming mug of thick, creamy hot chocolate on a chilly day? Not much—except maybe a mug scented with cardamom, cinnamon and o...
DIY Pumpkin Purée
The secret to making pumpkin puree that tastes just like the canned variety you’ve grown to know and love.First off, a couple notes to mention. The...
Grill Corn Smarter
CORN. It’s golden, and alluring, and with butter and salt there’s almost no better food in the universe. Here’s how to grill it...
How Long Do Pumpkins Last?
The shelf lifeof pumpkin is tricky because there is no sell by date, use by date or best before date attached anywhere to the squash. For...
How To Freeze Cookies and Decorate Later
Well, ladies…the season is upon us. The baking season, that is. I love baking and decorating cookies, but sometimes just the thought of h...
Prepare for the Holidays: Tips & Tricks
I think we can all agree there will be no Magic Baking Elves appearing in my kitchen or yours anytime soon, but I think I can help a little by givi...
Thanksgiving Hacks, Tips, Tricks & Timesavers
Thanksgiving can strike fear in the hearts of even the most seasoned cooks. Don't freak out! Whether you've been cooking for years and years or are...
Perfect Pie Crust Every Time
Don't settle for store-bought piecrusts this Thanksgiving! Learn these simple but precise series of steps that will produce a tender, flaky pastry ...
How To Easily Brine Your Thanksgiving Turkey
Soaking a turkey overnight in a solution of salt and water ensures moist results. When you add aromatics to the brine, the resulting roast is also ...
How to Freeze Homemade Pies for the Holidays to Help Save Your Sanity
The hectic holiday season is notoriously stressful, with so many parties, events, and entertaining obligations that quickly fill calendars. Making ...
How to Keep Your Salad Crisp
Use this layering technique to make a salad that stays crisp and delicious until dinnertime.
How To Cut Up A Chicken
Buying a whole bird rather than parts has many virtues: It's more economical, the chicken is handled less along the way, it lends itself to a varie...
How to Recognize Good & Bad Olive Oil
Olive oil in the Mediterranean diet is an ingredient that is in almost every recipe-especially in Greek cuisine-let’s not forget Greeks are the hig...
The Best Way to Store Herbs
Different herbs demand different storage techniques.Fresh herbs are no longer fit to use and should be discarded when the leaves turn dark or britt...
Homemade Cooking Spray 2
Usually I find myself slathering the baking dish in butter (definitely not healthy) or I use way too much olive oil which can be pricey!So here is ...
10 Things You Should Not Refrigerate
1. Hot SauceIt can live happily in the pantry for up to three years.2. Potatoes Refrigeration adversely affects their flavor, so store in the ...
Perfect Parmesan Crisps
Cheese.Doesn’t it sound like it should be a food group all on it’s own?I knew you’d agree.Since it seems odd to just open a block of cheese and sta...
Citrus Ice Cubes
Party punch calls for festive ice: giant frozen cubes capturing bright slices of fresh citrus. To make the ice, thinly slice lemons, limes, and ora...