Test Kitchen Tips

Our Test Kitchen is full of culinary experts who have picked up plenty of handy tricks and techniques over the years. Check out our favorite cooking tips that’ll make cooking and baking at home easier than ever.

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This Is the Best Cheese for Pizza, According to a Pizza Chef

To choose the best cheese for pizza, I like to consider meltability, flavor and age.

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How to Store Fresh Basil So It Doesn’t Wilt

Don't let one bit of this fresh, fragrant herb go to waste! Learn how to store fresh basil to make...


How Long Does Chicken Broth Last in the Fridge Before Going Bad?

Homemade chicken broth is too time-consuming and store-bought broth is too expensive to waste. So how long does chicken broth...


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Cheese Crisps

It's so easy to make a batch of cheese crisps—and they are crunchy low-carb heaven.


How to Make Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

We're all about chocolate! Follow our simple guide to make decadent chocolate-covered strawberries at home.

10 Ways to Make Canned Tomato Soup Taste Homemade

You can create custom recipes from a simple can of soup! To learn how to make canned tomato soup better...


14 Secrets for Keeping Cold Food Fresh All Day Long

Wondering how to keep food cold at a party during the summer? Here are our best tips and tricks.

Thousand Island Dressing

This sweet and tangy homemade Thousand Island dressing is a cinch to make. It's perfect for drizzling over your favorite...


How to Freeze Soup

Avoid the heartache of freezer burn and mushy leftovers by learning how to freeze soup.


What Is Bisque, Anyway?

Don't let the fancy French name scare you, because bisque is as simple as it is delicious.


Grass-Fed vs Corn-Fed Beef: What’s the Difference?

Can't decide whether to pick up grass fed vs corn fed beef? Here's what we know.

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Your Complete Guide to the Different Types of Butter

It's no secret that butter makes everything better. Get the lowdown on all the types of butter in our guide!


Here’s When to Use a Glass or Metal Baking Pan

Does it matter whether you use a glass or metal baking pan?


You’re Probably Throwing Away the Secret Ingredient to Mind-Blowing Soup

We've got good news: That crusty Parmesan rind you've been tossing is just as flavorful as the rest of the...


Sick of Stirring Peanut Butter? Try This Simple Trick.

Natural peanut butter keeps its ingredient list simple, just like this hack for no-stir satisfaction.


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How Do You Know When a Cheesecake Is Done Cooking? The Wobble Test!

How do you know when that cheesecake, creme brulee or other custard is finished baking? Just give it a (gentle)...

Here’s What You Need to Know About Halibut

Let's talk about why halibut deserves a place in your weekly dinner rotation.


4 Mistakes We All Make When Cooking Mushrooms

Love mushrooms but can't quite cook them to perfection? Learn what mistakes to avoid when cooking mushrooms to get the...


Why High Elevation Makes Cakes Fall (and How to Fix It)

Here's how to avoid a cake fail when you're doing high elevation baking at 3,000 to 7,000 feet above sea...


9 Surprising Soup Toppers

Ready to bring your bowl to the next level? Forget the oyster crackers! Top your soup with something unexpected.


Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is truly the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. We'll show you how to make these cookies your own, whether...


What’s the Difference Between Stock and Bone Broth?

Ever wonder if you can use stock and bone broth interchangeably? Here's what we discovered.


How to Make Crockpot Chicken Legs Like a Pro

Craving drumsticks? Our recipe for Crockpot chicken legs is easy, saucy and sure to impress.


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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

We are all about chocolate! Follow our simple guide to make decadent chocolate-covered strawberries at home.


Bakeable: Your Guide to Everything Baking

Cakes, pies, cookies, bread—we love creating homemade treats. And we’re putting a new twist on baking with Bakeable from Taste...

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