Cooking Basics

How to Defrost a Turkey — Even If It's Still Frozen on Thanksgiving Day
Food
Nov 18, 2024

How to Defrost a Turkey — Even If It's Still Frozen on Thanksgiving Day

It's Thanksgiving Day and you're finally ready to get your cook on.

When Your Turkey Reaches This Internal Temperature, It's Officially Done
Food
Oct 25, 2024

When Your Turkey Reaches This Internal Temperature, It's Officially Done

If you ever plan on cooking a turkey in your lifetime (perhaps for Thanksgiving?), there's one important piece of information you'll need to know: the internal temperature that a turkey needs to reach in order to safely be consumed.

How Long Turkey Will Keep in the Fridge, Whether Frozen, Thawed, or Leftover
Food
Oct 24, 2024

How Long Turkey Will Keep in the Fridge, Whether Frozen, Thawed, or Leftover

It doesn't matter how many unique side dishes you make, a festive holiday spread just isn't complete without the star of the show: the turkey.

This Simple Trick Guarantees Crispy Turkey Skin Every Time
Food
Oct 18, 2024

This Simple Trick Guarantees Crispy Turkey Skin Every Time

Everyone wants perfectly golden-brown crispy turkey skin, but few people actually know how to get perfectly golden-brown crispy turkey skin.

This Easy Potato-Peeling Hack Will Save You So Much Time This Thanksgiving
Food
Oct 1, 2024

This Easy Potato-Peeling Hack Will Save You So Much Time This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and don't get me wrong, I'm excited to bond with family and break out all of our classic recipes.

Here's a Dirty Chai Recipe Hack to Improve Your Morning Routine
Food
Aug 27, 2024

Here's a Dirty Chai Recipe Hack to Improve Your Morning Routine

Cafe regulars know the dirty chai drink well, a concoction that combines the forces of coffee and chai spices to make one perfect cup of caffeine.

How to Grill Vegetables Perfectly Every Time
Food
Aug 21, 2024

How to Grill Vegetables Perfectly Every Time

Many rely on their grill primarily for barbecuing burgers, hot dogs, and other meats, often avoiding it when it comes to vegetables.

How to Cook Corn on the Cob: 4 Methods That Deliver Delicious Results
Food
Aug 15, 2024

How to Cook Corn on the Cob: 4 Methods That Deliver Delicious Results

There are plenty of dishes in which corn shines alongside other ingredients — there's cornbread, corn salsa, corn chowder, and corn casserole, to name a few.

How to Cut a Watermelon: 3 Methods Anyone Can Master
Food
Jul 3, 2024

How to Cut a Watermelon: 3 Methods Anyone Can Master

During the summer months when watermelon is in season, practically every grocery store has a large display of the fruit parked in the produce section.

How to Cut Dragon Fruit: 3 Easy Methods For the Intimidated
Food
Jun 25, 2024

How to Cut Dragon Fruit: 3 Easy Methods For the Intimidated

Most people probably associate dragon fruit with the Starbucks Refreshers drink, or perhaps recognize it as the fruity ingredient that can turn any smoothie a vibrant shade of pink.

How to Know If Your Turkey Is Done Without a Thermometer
Food
Oct 27, 2023

How to Know If Your Turkey Is Done Without a Thermometer

Cooking a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal can seem like a daunting task.

How to Make a Salad That You'll Crave Again and Again
Food
Aug 22, 2023

How to Make a Salad That You'll Crave Again and Again

Have you ever noticed that the salads you get at a restaurant actually feel like a whole meal, while the ones you make at home taste like a side dish at best?

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