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You Don’t Need a Granola Recipe, Just This Golden Ratio

Customize your dream blend with this formula for perfect homemade granola every time.

How to Boil Chicken for a Week’s Worth of Meals

For juicy boiled chicken that’s infinitely versatile, just turn down the heat.

Hot Cocoa vs. Hot Chocolate: Is There a Difference?

Yes! And we have two great recipes to prove it.

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.

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.

How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving

You’ll never need to look up a holiday turkey recipe ever again.

How to Choose Between Coconut Flakes, Chips, Shreds, and More

Plus, what’s the deal with desiccated coconut?

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.

How to Clean and Prep Mussels

Before cooking mussels, rinse them good.

8 Great Substitutes for Cornstarch

Out of cornstarch? Don’t want to use it? These alternatives have you covered.

Here’s How to Make Food Less Salty

Overseasoning happens to all of us. It doesn’t have to ruin your dinner.

What Is Hominy, Exactly?

The story of nixtamal—and how to buy hominy for pozole.

What’s the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?

And compote and conserve and chutney too!?

Egg Wash Your Way to Shinier Pie Crusts, Pastries, and More

Give any dough a little razzle-dazzle with this guide to egg washes.

How to Store Cucumbers So They Stay Extra Crunchy

Everything you need to know about keeping cucumbers fresh.

Can You Reuse Frying Oil?

Yes. Here's how to do it safely.

How to Make Scrambled Eggs Perfectly, Every Time

Just say no to a rubbery, crusty, dried-out scramble.

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.