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Cooking Tips

Don’t bother with appetizers, don’t expect any help, and more sage advice from the Barefoot Contessa.

Alyse Whitney

Sarah Jampel

I didn't know how badly I needed one. But now I don't know how I ever lived without my precious fine mesh strainer.

Aliza Abarbanel

You can learn a lot from a recipe I call Mangled Shrimp in Red Sauce.

Lillian Li

The tool with a long history also makes the best salsa.

Megan Sanchez, as told to Julia Bainbridge

Alex Delany

No matter what your mom told you, gray taco meat does not count as "browned." Here's how to brown meat so it's crispy and delicious.

Claire Saffitz

These rich, cashew-sauced noodles are the healthyish version of my favorite takeout dish.

Julia Black

It's not that hard to master your favorite fish at home.

Alyse Whitney

Perfect poached eggs, softened butter in a flash, and more hacks from the internet.

Christina Chaey

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The more you know... the more delicious food you can cook.
Canned tomatoes, you will not claim the life of another t-shirt.

Alex Delany

And how does this affect your bagel life?

Chris Morocco

We all know you can sub pulsed cauliflower for rice, but have you tried using it as a thickener in stews?

Emma Wartzman

Emma Wartzman

A lesson in roasting a chicken with April Bloomfield leads to questions about motherhood, womanhood, and the meaning of home-cooking.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner

A blanket of béchamel makes everything better.

Rick Martinez

Don't bake with any old apples. Here are our six favorites.

Chris Morocco

We went through 125 crepes testing this crepe cake recipe—so we learned a lot.

Alyse Whitney

A fancy-seeming step might make your wine life a lot better.

Marissa A. Ross

From pre-warming mugs to water temperature guidance, we're here to improve your morning ritual.

Alex Delany

From avoiding grease fires to never overcooking fish, this is every cooking tip food director Carla Lalli-Music has to offer.

Carla Lalli Music

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Here are 23 recipes that make use of the egg yolk in all of its yellow glory, from carbonara to crème brûlée.