Cooking Basics - Page 42

5 foods you should never reheat in a microwave

March 16, 2018

5 foods you should never reheat in a microwave

We already know better than to nuke plastic—or heaven forbid, aluminum foil—but certain foods can become downright toxic when blasted in the microwave. Here's what you need to know.

How to keep an avocado from turning brown

March 9, 2018

How to keep an avocado from turning brown

Because no one likes brown avocados.

Build better peanut butter and jelly sandwiches: 6 tips from restaurant chefs

February 28, 2018

Build better peanut butter and jelly sandwiches: 6 tips from restaurant chefs

Who knew there could be so many options with just three ingredients?

The secret for extra fluffy pancakes

February 22, 2018

The secret for extra fluffy pancakes

This simple diner trick is the secret to fluffier pancakes at home.

How to make homemade microwave popcorn in a paper bag

January 30, 2018

How to make homemade microwave popcorn in a paper bag

Make yourself a batch of popcorn that will neither leave your tongue filmy or give you "popcorn lung."

The best way to cook salmon? Avoid these 6 common mistakes

January 19, 2018

The best way to cook salmon? Avoid these 6 common mistakes

It's not that hard to master your favorite fish at home.

9 foods every parent should keep in the pantry

January 11, 2018

9 foods every parent should keep in the pantry

Making quick, healthy dinners for your children can be less of a hassle with these supermarket staples.

The trick to cooking salmon perfectly, every time

November 27, 2017

The trick to cooking salmon perfectly, every time

Do you know how to pan-sear salmon perfectly? The time to learn is right now.

The most ridiculous Thanksgiving turkey questions the Butterball hotline has ever answered

November 23, 2017

The most ridiculous Thanksgiving turkey questions the Butterball hotline has ever answered

If you've never asked any of these questions, you’re at least marginally qualified to cook for your family.

The best potatoes for mashing — and the ones you want to avoid

November 20, 2017

The best potatoes for mashing — and the ones you want to avoid

Whatever you do, don't mash a russet.