Techniques

Tips for using up your really big summer squash, from soups to pastas to quick bread.

Skewers are quick, use few ingredients, and are so versatile you'll never get bored. Here's how to make skewers right every time

Whipping up homemade ice cream can be tricky. These are the common ice cream mistakes to avoid, from overfilling the machine to not being patient

We love this simple, no-fuss sauce—but when it comes to whipping up a pesto, are you making any of these common mistakes?

Advice on pairing salad greens with dressings, from hearty endive and kale to tender summer mâche mixes

Kale salad: so hot right now. But are you doing it wrong? We talked to our test kitchen to identify the most common mistakes when it comes to this trendy dish

The 7 pickle mistakes you should avoid, from oversweetening your brine to mixing up your vegetables

From skipping the brine to using the wrong oil, these common mistakes will ruin your fried chicken. Avoid them to make the crunchiest, juiciest bird ever

When you've gotta have steak, nothing satisfies like a rib eye. Here's how to treat it right.

It seems daunting, but yes, you can make sausage at home. Here's everything you need to know to take on this rewarding project

It might seem impossible to mess up chocolate chip cookies, but people do. Here are the 7 mistakes you should avoid when baking them.

You should be using squeeze bottles at home. Here's why.

Barbecue doesn't have to be intimidating. With these tips from pitmaster Pat Martin, smoking meat can be downright easy—even for beginners

Beautifully browned scallops are easy to achieve with high heat and a hands-off approach

Don't be intimidated by the challenge of grilling. These 7 reassuring tips from the chef at grill-focused restaurant St Anselm will help you face the flames

Vacation rental kitchens aren't always up to snuff, so bring along these tools and ingredients to make sure you'll enjoy the best of the local produce

We've all been there: Sometimes, you just have to cook on a crappy grill. Here's how to make the most of it.

Should you grill sausages or boil them? Here's a short primer on all things sausage.

Before you start chillin', make sure you're not making any of these grilling safety common mistakes.

Here's a frosty tool we love that makes ice cream super fast—in less than 60 seconds.

Dad's told us plenty of things over the years. Here are the good ones.

Dental floss just may be our new favorite kitchen tool—here are our favorite surprising and useful kitchen hacks.

All wood is not created equal when it comes to smoking meat. That being said, don't overthink it.

Is making pasta salad itself a mistake? Not if you follow our tips on upgrading this summertime picnic staple

From using the wrong oven rack to serving it piping hot, the 6 most common pie-making mistakes—and how to avoid them.

Cutaway pie crust looks beautiful but also serves a purpose—it helps to vent the fruit filling. Here's how to make a crust like a pro

As grilling season kicks off, we get advice on what NOT to do at summer BBQs and cookouts, from waiting to fire up the grill to settling for burgers