How to Cut Fresh Pineapple
Quickly cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces with these simple steps — no fancy coring equipment needed.
Decorate Your Food with Pastry Cut-Outs
Decorating Wellingtons with cutouts of puff pastry may seem fussy, but it looks like a million bucks. Here's how to do it.
No Fat Separator? Use a Plastic Bag to Separate Fat from Drippings!
Don't have a fat separator? Here's another, super simple way to separate fat from drippings or gravy.
DIY Hard-Shell Tacos
Looking for other fresh ways to enjoy Mexican food at home? Try this tip for making your own taco shells.
How to Bake More Cookies, Faster
Use this quick tip to help get your batches of cookies in and out of the oven faster, without having to cool the baking sheet.
How to Properly Brown Mushrooms
There's a trick to keep your mushrooms from becoming soggy when you are trying to brown them.
The Two Types of Smoked Salmon
Did you know that there are two ways you can smoke salmon? Find out more facts about smoking salmon here.
How to Segment Citrus
Learn a quick trick of the trade when it comes to cutting perfect sections of citrus fruits for your recipes.
Crispy Soup Topper: Easy Shoestring Fries
For cheeseburger soup, a cracker topping just won't do. Make these easy fried shoestring fries instead.
How to Juice Limes
Tired of squeezing citrus only to get a little juice? It's easy to get the most out of your limes with this fast tip.
How to Melt Chocolate with a Double-Boiler or in the Microwave
What type of chocolate melts best? Learn how to melt chocolate for cakes, brownies, and other desserts—whether you have a microwave, a double boiler, or neither!
How to Prepare Bamboo Skewers for Grilling
These two tips in one make your time in the kitchen quicker and easier. Click to read more about useful tips for bamboo skewers.