Tips and Answers

How to Skin Nuts

Skinning nuts like pistachios, hazelnuts, or almonds at home may seem like a daunting task, but it's simple and easy with this tip.

A Mess-Free Way to Chop Seeds & Whole Spices

Do your seeds and whole spices go all over the place when you're chopping? Here's a simple trick to keep seeds and spices contained on your cutting board.

How to Take the Bite Out of Raw Garlic

Want to mellow the harsh bite of raw garlic? Use this tip to tame its pungent flavor and get the most out of this culinary staple.

An Easy Way to Peel Garlic

Looking for an easy way to peel garlic? Use this quick kitchen tip to help you peel garlic without having to smash it with a knife.

Use Photo Albums to Preserve Recipes

Whether you have a recipe collection that is clipped out of magazines or newspapers, or handwritten on scraps of paper, create a family heirloom cookbook by keep all of your recipes at your fingertips by binding them in a photo album.

How to Clean Copper Without Chemicals

There's no need for harsh chemicals to clean your copper. Two simple pantry staples will do the job with this quick tip for cleaning copper.

Not Just for Eggs Anymore! The Many Uses for an Egg Slicer

Hate having a unitasker kitchen tool taking up space in your drawers? Turn that egg slicer into a multi-use kitchen gadget with these other uses, from soft fruit to mushrooms.

An Easy Trick to Keep Track of Ingredients While Baking

Have you ever had an "uh-oh" moment when measuring ingredients for baking when you can't remember if you added the baking powder? Did you add the cinnamon and nutmeg? Here's an easy trick to keep track of all of your ingredients to ensure your baked goods come out perfectly every time.

A Mess-Free Way to Pound Meat

Here's a mess-free way to pound chicken breasts or other meats for cutlets or scallopine-no flimsy wax paper or plastic wrap necessary!

How to Proof Yeast Dough With Hot Water & the Oven

If you have a hard time finding a suitable environment to allow your yeast dough to rise in, especially during cold winters, this tip gives the dough everything it needs to make it proof quickly and easily. It just takes a couple mixing bowls, hot water and your oven!

How to Roast Peppers—Seed-Free!

Removing seeds after roasting peppers can be difficult—and messy! Use this simple kitchen hack to roast peppers after you've seeded and quartered them for easier clean-up and less mess.

DIY Flavored Ice Cubes for Fruit Tea

Fruit teas are a great non-alcoholic option to serve at parties, but how do you decide which flavor to serve? Make a DIY flavored ice cube bar so your guests can pick their flavor.