Kitchen Intelligence
Is Plain Water Enough to Wash Fruits and Vegetables?
Produce sprays and DIY baking soda solutions abound, but are they necessary for removing pesticides and germs?
By Ali Bouzari
A Cookbook All About Dates Is What We Deserve
In Hot Date!, Rawaan Alkhatib explores the fruit’s potential with tater tots, chili crisp, upside down cake, and more.
By Elazar Sontag
How to Buy the Right Pasta for Any Recipe
Fresh, dried, long, or short, there’s a perfect pasta for every sauce.
By Alma Avalle
For Custardy Scrambled Eggs, Cook Them Hong Kong–Style
A standout recipe from Salt Sugar MSG, the new cookbook from the team behind Bonnie’s in Brooklyn.
By Wilder Davies
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15 Types of Onions and How to Use Each One
Learn the differences between white and yellow onions, shallots, spring onions, scallions, and more.
By Esther Sung, Devra Ferst, and Joe Sevier
How to Pick Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Tonic
Whether mixing drinks or sipping solo, which sparkling water you choose makes a difference.
By Alma Avalle
How to Clean and Store Strawberries
Our test kitchen’s tips to make fresh berries last their longest.
By Li Goldstein
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Get to Know the Different Types of Bourbon
Can you tell a single-barrel from a high-rye? Find the best bourbon for you in our expert guide.
By Aaron Goldfarb
These Boiled Greens Are My Go-To Side
Quickly boiled and simply seasoned, this Taiwanese-style dish goes with a million meals.
By Leslie Yeh
What’s the Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream?
And what about cream of coconut? Here’s how to use each ingredient.
By Hannah Lee Leidy
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14 Types of Lettuce and What to Do With Them
Break out of your romaine rut and explore the wide world of salad greens.
By Devra Ferst and The Editors of Epicurious
You Don’t Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio
Customize your dream blend with this formula for perfect homemade granola every time.
By Anna Stockwell
How to Boil Chicken for a Week’s Worth of Meals
For juicy boiled chicken that’s infinitely versatile, just turn down the heat.
By Anna Stockwell
Hot Cocoa vs. Hot Chocolate: Is There a Difference?
Yes! And we have two great recipes to prove it.
By Hannah Lee Leidy
3 Ways to Toast Pecans So You Never Burn Them Again
Before mixing pecans into pie—or anything else—toast them for maximum crunch and the richest flavor.
By Li Goldstein
How to Season a Turkey Perfectly
Pointers for how much salt you’ll need per pound, why glazing is better than basting, our favorite flavor combos, and more.
By Devra Ferst
How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving
You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe ever again.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
How to Choose Between Coconut Flakes, Chips, Shreds, and More
Plus, what’s the deal with desiccated coconut?
By Alexis deBoschnek
How to Cook With Baharat, the Spice Blend You’ll Always Want On Hand
This Levantine mix adds dimension to kofte, grilled vegetables, and even fruit cobbler.
By Emily Saladino