How To & What Is

What is it, anyway? If you're just curious or a novice sous vide user, we're here to help! We talked to our testers and got some great advice.

Need a little advice on improving your pie dough? If you've been making pies for years or if you've just started, read on for some helpful tips, as we walk you though it.

A gorgeously crimped pie crust is within your reach. Gentle or dramatic, you can give your pie a picture-perfect edge with these instructions.

Rolling out a pie crust seems like an easy task but there are secrets. Keep reading if you want to know what they are.

Wondering how to turn those dried chickpeas lurking in your pantry into creamy hummus or a crispy air-fried snack?

There's nothing quite like an exquisitely sweet and drippy peach to make life stand still for a moment. And we've got 5 simple tactics to ensure stone fruit superlativeness.

It’s that time of year when everything buds and blooms. Take advantage and plant enough herbs—grow ‘em indoors or outdoors—to last the entire year.

How to take (almost) all the guesswork out of making and baking bread? Leave as little to chance as possible. A thermometer helps you do exactly that.

No fancy smoker? No problem. We explain how to transform your kettle grill into a backyard maker of smoked ribs, salmon, turkey, chicken, and so much more.

If, unlike us, you don't find yourself going through pure maple syrup at a dizzying rate, then you might be wondering the best way to store it so you don't waste a single, perfect amber drop.

No more wincing at woefully blemished hard-boiled eggs with little chunks of the white missing. Not with this simple technique.

Ever wonder why it’s always fettuccine with Alfredo? Or bucatini all'Amatriciana? Because it works. Read on to find out why.

Here's how to coax tough, inexpensive cuts of meat to tenderness while imbuing them with flavor. And all without nary any effort. Here's how.

The best and easiest way to know if your dough is fully risen and ready to bake? It's something called the poke test. David explains what it's all about.

Yes, it has a sleek design and comes in an array of colors. But is it truly the best stand mixer? We tried the best-selling brands of stand mixers to compare and find out.

We kept hearing that blanching avocados before slicing them can keep the lovely little packages of deliciousness from turning brown. Curious, we tried it at home. Here's what happened.

You may think you already know how to use this common kitchen must. But we bet you don't know how to avail yourself of every square inch of it. Here's how.

Whether you've yet to explore convection cooking or have quite a lot of experience, we've got essential know-how that'll improve your kitchen prowess.

Ever wondered about those high-end San Marzano tomatoes and asked yourself if there really is a difference? Take a look inside those pretty cans with us.

Mushrooms. They’re not plant. Nor animal. So how exactly do you keep those enigmatic and precious little fungi from turning slimy?