If a watermelon has cracks in it, should you still buy it? Here's why making sure that your watermelon rind is intact, with no cracks, is a small step that leads to big rewards in taste and quality.
Whether you need a birthday cake or an over-the-top holiday cake, follow these Test Kitchen tips for a cake that’s scrumptious (and picture-perfect) every time.
Boiling an egg sounds simple, but getting that just-right texture is trickier than you think. Try our expert Test Kitchen tips on how to boil an egg to always get the perfect texture.
Here's how to dry tomatoes in the oven or dehydrator, including our Test Kitchen's secret for storing the dried tomatoes for up to 9 months.
What is a tri-tip roast? It's a tender and juicy (yet lean) cut of beef—if you prep it right. Learn how to cook tri-tip in ovens, on grills, and in smokers.
Master these methods for cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the stovetop or in the oven and you'll never have to worry about dry meat again.
Learn how to make brown sugar at home so you need not make a special run to the store. If you have granulated white sugar and molasses on hand, you’re less than a minute away from mastering how to make brown sugar to use in recipes for cookies, cakes, oats, saucy savory main dishes, and more.
Try these common pantry staples when you need an egg replacement for baking or to make an egg-free version of your favorite non-vegan recipes.
Mash them, bake them, pressure-cook them, or turn them into fries—whatever your method, follow these steps to make perfect sweet potatoes every time.
My family has farmed for nearly a century, and my mother-in-law has perfected her method for cooking corn. Here's her secret to perfectly cooked corn on the cob.
Sped up your favorite sweet and savory pie recipes with a classic pastry dough that can be stored in the fridge or freezer for quick use.
Learn how to melt chocolate for sweet decorations and more with our comprehensive guide to melting chocolate.
Cooked tomatoes are easy to prepare. Whether you're looking to learn how to make grilled tomatoes, fried tomatoes, sautéed tomatoes, or roasted tomatoes, we'll show you how to make cooked tomatoes at home and explore new ways to savor them.
Plant-based meat substitutes are increasing in popularity. If you're interested in becoming a vegetarian or flexitarian, look at the ingredient list.
Can you freeze watermelon? Absolutely. Just be sure to cut it first, then follow our Test Kitchen’s steps for how to freeze watermelon to prevent freezer burn. Then discover the best frozen watermelon recipes to put your hydrating, healthy fruit to good use.
Add ham to a classic cheesy hash brown casserole, and you have a family-friendly main dish that comes together in 20 minutes.
Learn how the weather affects candy making and master these workaround methods of how to make hard candy in high humidity (and soft candy, too!).
We're sharing exactly how to make a moist cake, plus our Test Kitchen tips on how to make box cake moist if you don't have time to bake from scratch.
Here's the right way to wash blackberries, including tips for storing the berries so they stay fresh.
What’s the difference between jam and jelly, and all of the other fruit spreads available like preserves? Experts from jam brands share the difference between jam, jelly, and preserves, including the FDA regulations that apply to each. Plus, discover how to store each of these sweet creations.