Tips and Answers

How to Peel a Kiwi

So much work goes into peeling a kiwi with a paring knife or peeler—and often it leaves the flesh of your kiwi torn or misshapen. Here's a simple tip for how to peel kiwi with a spoon.

How to Easily Peel a Head of Garlic With Your Knife

This technique for peeling a whole head of garlic is simple and quick, proving that peeling garlic doesn’t have to be a chore.

How to Remove Pomegranate Seeds

Pomegranate seeds are a wonderful addition to salads, sauces and garnishes, adding a punchy, bright flavor. But they can be difficult to remove the seeds from the pomegranate. Here's a clean and efficient way to seed a pomegranate in water

How to Remove Corn From the Cob Without Making a Mess

Use this mess-free way to remove corn from the cob with a Bundt pan.

How to Zest Citrus Without a Zester or Microplane

If you don’t have a tool for zesting citrus, try this trick. It’s fast and doesn’t leave a lot of zest behind in the holes of the grater.

How to Julienne Peppers

Peppers are a healthy and colorful addition to salads, stir-frys and many other dishes, but their unique curved shape makes them more difficult to cut. Use this safe method to julienne peppers of all shapes and sizes.

How to Roast Garlic Without Foil

Here's a simple way to roast a head of garlic in the oven without foil.

How to Store Fresh Herbs to Preserve Freshness

Learn how to store fresh herbs to prolong their life with this easy, simple tip. This works for soft, fresh herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro, oregano, and tarragon.

How to Juice Fresh Citrus

Juicing citrus fruit is pretty simple-and you don't even need to have a juicer! Here is the best way to juice any citrus to release the maximum amount of liquid.

How to Measure Honey and Sticky Ingredients

Sticky ingredients, like honey, peanut butter, tahini and molasses, can be tricky to measure-and often leave a mess behind in the measuring cup. Here's a simple trick for mess-free measuring.

How to Buy and Use Vanilla Beans

Here's what to look for when buying vanilla beans and the easiest way to open and de-seed them for using in cooking and baking.

How to Use a Tea Infuser to Make an Herb Sachet

Soups, stocks and sauces can really benefit from fresh herbs, but you may not always have cheesecloth on hand. Here's a quick tip to use a tea infuser (also called tea ball) to make an herb sachet.