How to Make Popcorn on the Stove Perfectly Every Time
When you know how to make popcorn on the stove simply from popcorn kernels and oil, you’ll always choose stovetop popcorn over bagged microwave popcorn.
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How to Bake a Moist Cake Every Time
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.
How to Freeze Soup in Bags or Containers for Make-Ahead Meals
Get tips on how to freeze soup in bags or containers to pull out on busy weeknights when there's no time to cook or on a chilly Sunday afternoon.
What Is Tarragon? Discover How to Use This Versatile Herb
What is tarragon? This tender, aromatic herb lends a lightly anise-flavored boost to sweet and savory tarragon recipes. Learn how to store tarragon, and discover the best tarragon substitutes. Then, we break down the difference between fresh tarragon vs. dried tarragon.
How to Cook Eggplant—5 Simple Methods
If you're wondering how to cook eggplant, keep reading. On the grill, roasted, sautéed, and—yes—even in the microwave, this vegetable is as versatile as it is delicious.
How to Make Cinnamon Rolls Better Than Your Local Bakery
Wow guests at your next brunch by presenting a pan of Better Homes & Garden cinnamon rolls topped with creamy icing—they'll be even more in awe when you reveal that they're completely homemade.
How to Make Brown Sugar (Because We All Run Out Sometimes)
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.
How to Store Onions for Up to 3 Months, According to Our Test Kitchen
Discover where and how to store onions to keep them fresh for up to 3 months. It’s important to learn how to store onions of different varieties, as green onion storage differs from white and red onion storage. Find out how to store onions of all types and study up on the produce items that you shouldn’t keep close by.
Banana Blossoms: A Plant-Based Seafood Substitute
Your mind is about to be blown by the next big plant-based meat alternative for fish: banana blossoms.
What Is Espresso? Here’s What Makes it Different From Coffee
In this guide to "What is espresso?" we share how to make a classic espresso—and recipes with espresso powder. Plus, coffee shop drinks with espresso.
What Is Cassava Flour? Here's How to Use It for Gluten-Free Baking
Also known as yuca, the starchy tropical tuber that's dried and ground into flour is also Paleo-friendly.
How to Store Broccoli 3 Ways to Keep It Fresh and Flavorful
Learn how to store broccoli in the refrigerator, in the freezer, and as part of a meal-prepped broccoli recipe. These Test Kitchen tips for how to store broccoli should keep your veggies fresh for 7 days—or up to 8 months. See how to store broccoli, when to wash it, and score broccoli recipes to put it to good use.
How to Can Applesauce, Including Our Favorite Recipe
Don't let any apples go to waste this fall, use this applesauce recipe to can your apples to enjoy all year. It only takes 3-4 ingredients depending on if you want to add cinnamon flavor. Don't just sit there, get canning applesauce!
Should You Wash Bananas After Bringing Them Home? Experts Clear Up the Confusion
Should you wash bananas after bringing them home? It might seem unnecessary since you peel the fruit before eating, but there are two very valid reasons why you should wash bananas before storing them. Learn more about the benefits of washing bananas and snag pro tips to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
Do You Really Need to Use a Cooling Rack for Cookies?
A cookie cooling rack is a staple of most kitchens. Read our Test Kitchen insights into whether this is a must-have baking tool for the best cookies.
What Makes Deli Meat "Deli," Exactly? Dietitians Dish
Get an official deli meat definition, then learn about the benefits of deli meat as well as the drawbacks of including the processed meat in your diet. Dietitians share their favorite deli meat recipes (and how often they serve them to their families), then reveal other healthy protein sources they rely on more.
How to Make a Cake Roll in 5 Steps for an Impressive Dessert
Spiraled cake rolls look tricky, but they whip up in just a few steps. Follow our cake roll recipe to learn how to make this dessert.
Here's Everything You Need to Know to Bake a Homemade Pie
Combine a tender pastry with a scrumptious filling to make the best single-crust pie ever. We'll show you how to do it, from mixing up your own homemade pie dough to pulling the pie out of the oven (and checking that it's completely done).
How to Cook Bell Peppers 7 Ways to Delicious Perfection
Learn how to cook bell peppers seven different ways—using your stove top, oven, grill, air-fryer, and more.
How to Store Coffee—Find Out Once and For All If Freezer or Pantry Is Best
Learn how to store coffee grounds vs. beans to keep them fresh for as long as possible. The best way to store coffee is similar for beans and grounds, however, one type of coffee tends to last longer than the other. Experts explain how to store coffee grounds vs. beans and share the one place to never store coffee.