Kitchen Intelligence
You Don’t Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio
Customize your dream blend with this formula for perfect homemade granola every time.
By Anna Stockwell
How to Boil Chicken for a Week’s Worth of Meals
For juicy boiled chicken that’s infinitely versatile, just turn down the heat.
By Anna Stockwell
Hot Cocoa vs. Hot Chocolate: Is There a Difference?
Yes! And we have two great recipes to prove it.
By Hannah Lee Leidy
3 Ways to Toast Pecans So You Never Burn Them Again
Before mixing pecans into pie—or anything else—toast them for maximum crunch and the richest flavor.
By Li Goldstein
How to Season a Turkey Perfectly
Pointers for how much salt you’ll need per pound, why glazing is better than basting, our favorite flavor combos, and more.
By Devra Ferst
How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving
You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe ever again.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
How to Choose Between Coconut Flakes, Chips, Shreds, and More
Plus, what’s the deal with desiccated coconut?
By Alexis deBoschnek
How to Cook With Baharat, the Spice Blend You’ll Always Want On Hand
This Levantine mix adds dimension to kofte, grilled vegetables, and even fruit cobbler.
By Emily Saladino
8 Great Substitutes for Cornstarch
Out of cornstarch? Don’t want to use it? These alternatives have you covered.
By Alexis deBoschnek and Camryn Rabideau
Here’s How to Make Food Less Salty
Overseasoning happens to all of us. It doesn’t have to ruin your dinner.
By Alexis deBoschnek
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18 Types of Peppers and How to Cook With Them
From mellow and sweet to can’t-take-the heat.
By Julie Harans and Esther Sung
What’s the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
And compote and conserve and chutney too!?
By Alexis deBoschnek
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14 Types of Fresh Herbs and How to Cook With Them
Have trouble determining cilantro from parsley? Never knew “savory” is also the name of some herb? This roundup is for you.
By Esther Sung and Julie Harans
Egg Wash Your Way to Shinier Pie Crusts, Pastries, and More
Give any dough a little razzle-dazzle with this guide to egg washes.
By Zoe Denenberg and Katherine Sacks
How to Store Cucumbers So They Stay Extra Crunchy
Everything you need to know about keeping cucumbers fresh.
By Zoe Denenberg
How to Make Scrambled Eggs Perfectly, Every Time
Just say no to a rubbery, crusty, dried-out scramble.
By Zoe Denenberg
Pickled Red Onions Are the Quick Trick That Brighten Any Meal
Add a pop of color and acidic punch to tacos, salads, sandwiches, and more.
By Zoe Denenberg