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Cooking tips, shortcuts and food hacks to make cooking a joy.

964d ago

How to clean a blender in 3 easy steps

Cleaning blenders the old-fashioned way with a scrub brush is one of the more frustrating tasks, but this hack makes it fast and easy.
Spring cleaning hacks - make your blender clean itself
Spring cleaning hacks - make your blender clean itself
1057d ago

How to tell if ground meat has gone bad

Before you get cooking, here's what you need to know about using different types of ground meat.
REFRESH - GROUND MEAT SAFETY
REFRESH - GROUND MEAT SAFETY
1065d ago

Martha Stewart uses this secret ingredient for the best grilled cheese ever

She uses a secret ingredient (and it's not butter!) to make her grilled cheeses as golden and crispy as possible.
Illustration of Martha Stewart with grilled cheese sandwiches floating around her.
Illustration of Martha Stewart with grilled cheese sandwiches floating around her.
1128d ago

6 easy hacks to keep bananas from ripening too fast

Cooler temperatures also slow down the chemical ripening process. Once bananas are ripe to your likening, store them in the fridge.
Banana Wallpaper
Banana Wallpaper
1147d ago

Yes, you can refreeze thawed food — and 9 other freezer myths, busted

From pasta sauce to poultry, here's how to keep frozen food safe to eat and delicious.
Frozen Mixed Vegetables
Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1681d ago

5 easy-to-make no-bake cheesecake recipes

Craving cheesecake? Turn off the oven and let your fridge do the work!
1686d ago

Make colorful, kid-friendly desserts with marshmallow Peeps for Easter

Marshmallow chicks and bunnies make super sweet s'mores, colorful cakes and more.
Peeps cake
Peeps cake
1695d ago

Ina Garten’s trick for making guacamole might actually be dangerous

The Barefoot Contessa's hack for making chunky guacamole isn't really recommended for novice chefs.
1700d ago

The easiest and fastest ways to make cauliflower rice at home

Whether you like it raw, roasted or steamed, cauliflower rice is a versatile, low-carb base for any meal.
Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower Rice