What does it mean when a recipe calls for “boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed”? Aren’t boneless breasts already pretty clean?

You’ve likely seen this available in your local grocery store. What is it, and how do you use it?

Can you substitute chocolate wafer cookies for graham crackers in graham cracker crusts and other cookie crusts?

Will using metal cooking utensils ruin enameled cast-iron cookware.

Is there a flavor difference between these two types of watermelon?

How does jarred minced garlic compare with minced fresh garlic?

We often use cilantro stems as we would fresh cilantro leaves. Can you do the same with mint?

Use these tips to easily and evenly roll out pie dough.

Here are the three types of fresh pea pods you may see at the market.

And how does it compare with standard vanilla extract?

Many cake recipes specifically state not to overmix the batter. But box mixes instruct you to beat them at medium speed for a full 2 minutes. Why the differenc…

We tasted three common varieties—golden, red, and Chioggia—to find out.

Passionate about chocolate? Here’s what you need to know to get cooking with this miracle ingredient.

We tried reviving home-cooked and take-out batches of white rice to find the secret to light, fluffy leftovers.

Ricotta spoils quickly. We froze leftovers two different ways to see which one was most effective.

Can you make whipped cream using light instead of heavy cream?

Are curly- and flat-leaf parsleys interchangeable? We ran a series of blind taste tests to answer this question.

Cooking turkey in an oven bag can result in moist meat and perfectly browned skin. Here's what you need to know to use one successfully.

How do Asian pears compare to other common pear varieties?

We cooked pasta in salted and unsalted water to determine if it matters when you add the seasoning.

Can ancho chile powder, chipotle chile powder, and regular chili powder be substituted for each other in recipes?

Is there a non-dairy alternative that will lend the same buttermilk tang to baked and savory applications?

Whether you crave the spicy burn of hot chile peppers or want to avoid it, it pays to know the ins and outs of chiles’ incendiary qualities.

Is it a slump? A grunt? A buckle? Depends who you ask.

Can you brine boneless chicken breasts, take them out of the brine, and refrigerate them the day before cooking them?

Some packages of aluminum baking cups claim that they’re sturdy enough to fill and use directly on a baking sheet—no muffin tin required. Is this true?

Imitation crab is much cheaper than lump crabmeat. Is it worth buying?

Our grill-roasting recipes often call for a disposable pan filled with a specific amount of water to be placed inside the grill. Does it really matter how much …

These quick tips will make prepping your summer vegetable dishes a breeze.

The best-tasting tomatoes always come from your own garden. But if the supermarket’s your source, here’s a guide to the most commonly available options.

How do you know which burner is the primary burner on your grill?

Does storing opened bags of potato chips in the refrigerator keep them fresher, longer?

Is there a good way to freeze sweet summertime corn?

Edible abundance is all around us, but you have to know what to look for and when and where to look. Here are some of our favorite foods that grow wild in urba…

Is there a good way to revive Parmesan cheese that has dried out in the fridge?