Techniques

Creative ways to use that giant tin of instant coffee in your kitchen—that aren't just brewing and drinking it.

Because no one ever bought a candle that smells like "blackened mackerel."

A simple, two-minute dessert to carry you through all those end-of-summer cookouts.

Because frozen cocktails should be flavorful and, well, frozen.

4 ways to steam eggs for a more tender egg white and creamier yolk—or for full-on custard.

It's time to introduce some glamour to the salad course.

Fruit salad does not have to resemble baby food. Really.

With just a couple of store-bought ingredients, this fun retro-chic chilled creation is a pretty sweet way to celebrate summer.

It's too damn hot to do anything but loaf around and talk about how hot it is—and eat these absurdly easy two-step ices.

Spare your friends and yourself the fuss of bartending your own party. Do this instead.

You're down with tikka masala. But now it's time to get to know chaat, the crispy-crunchy-spicy-tangy Indian snacks that are downright addicting.

An authentic guacamole recipe is a rare thing indeed. Nail it with these tips—and by avoiding these common mistakes.

This soothing, three-ingredient lemon ginger brew is what you need when you're about to come down with a cold.

All you need is 4 ingredients and 10 minutes.

There's a better way to cook your morning eggs—and it couldn't be simpler.

You don't want to make an average batch of ice cream. You want to make peanut butter ice cream and vanilla caramel magic like a pro.

Homemade kombucha can be intimidating. Here's what most people get wrong—and how to avoid it when brewing it yourself.

Popsicles are great. Popsicles with rum? Even better.

Forget roasting—these techniques for brining, curing, smoking, and more will change everything you know about cooking veg.

Mmm, yeah.

This smashed cucumber salad is easy, spicy, and perfect for summer.

Consider these essential techniques free cooking school.

This drink-of-your-dreams will bring you dairy-free happiness.

What's at stake? A perfect steak, every time.

Well, a side of ice cream would be nice.

The professional testers at Cook's Illustrated went through over 100 avocados and *scientifically* proved that avocado slicers are pointless.

Cold brew is not the same thing as pouring hot coffee over ice. Master the craft of perfect, rocket fuel-strength cold brew concentrate at home by avoiding these common blunders.

What do you mean, hold hot corn with your BARE HANDS? Never.

Save wilted lettuce, fix salad dressings, and more ways chefs use plain ol' water.

The foolproof technique that will make sure you never bite into a batch of gritty greens again.