Expert Advice
Want Better-Tasting Sesame Oil? Don’t Put It in the Cabinet
If you want to preserve all of those delicate nutty notes, think twice about how you store this pantry staple.
Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Take-out Containers?
And what about putting them in the dishwasher or the microwave?
How to Store Cilantro for the Perkiest, Greenest Leaves
To keep your cilantro at peak flavor, store it as if you were caring for a bouquet of flowers.
Make One Last Summer Panzanella—and Break All the Rules
Forget everything you think you know about what should go into this classic bread salad.
Paella’s Just Better on the Grill
Cooking this Valencian rice dish on the grill means better flavor, better texture, and an excuse to drink a glass of wine outside.
The Best Way to Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown
Does storing guacamole with the avocado pit actually keep it green?
6 Easy Ways to Keep Apples From Turning Brown
Stop a browning apple in its tracks with these easy tips.
The 10 Best Substitutes for Sour Cream
If a recipe calls for sour cream and you don't have it, worry not. These alternatives—with both dairy and nondairy solutions—work too.
12 Types of Cake to Add to Your Baking Repertoire
How to tell a chiffon from a genoise from a hot milk sponge.
Boost the Flavor of Your Cocktails With Oleo Saccharum
Bartenders love this classic 2-ingredient citrusy syrup.
The Quick Trick for Picture-Perfect Brownie Swirls
A 10-minute trip to the freezer is the secret to achieving a defined peanut butter ripple.
Do You Need to Refrigerate Watermelon?
Learn how to store watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew for the sweetest flavor and optimal texture.
This Retro Orange Drink Powder Is the Secret to Better Baked (and Grilled) Wings
Tang may seem like a relic of the past, but it can take your grilling game to new heights.
How to Blanch Green Beans for Perfectly Snappy-But-Tender Veg
For crisp, never-squeaky green beans, start with this one step.
How to Make Bingsu, the Creamy, Fruity Shaved Ice of Your Dreams
All you need is a freezer, a blender, and some imagination.
Why an Ice Bath Is the Key to Fresher, Greener Vegetables
A look at the science behind this pesky little recipe step.