Expert Advice
Does Almond Milk Go Bad?
Just like dairy, almond milk will eventually expire. Here’s what to look for.
Expert Advice
How to Make Clafoutis, With (Almost) Any Kind of Fruit
The classic French custard is easy to make anywhere, anytime, and with all sorts of mix-ins.
Expert Advice
For the Glossiest, Sauciest Sheet-Pan Chicken, Grab a Jar of Jam
With the help of soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and vinegar, a jar of apricot jam transforms chicken legs into a gorgeous weeknight dinner.
Essential Cooking Intel
Does Alcohol Expire? A Guide to Storing Liquor
Find out which bottles to keep in the fridge—and just how long they’ll last.
What’s the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
And compote and conserve and chutney too!?
The Secret to Level Cake Layers? Toothpicks
Build towering multilayer cakes with this stress-free technique.
How to Make Layered Cocktails and Drink the Rainbow
Go slow and steady—and keep practicing.
How to Keep Your Rhubarb Cake From Getting Soggy
Rhubarb is juicy, which can spell disaster in a cake. Here’s how to bake one that doesn’t sog out.
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.
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.
What’s the Difference Between Lox and Smoked Salmon?
Here's how to tell them apart—and what to know about gravlax and kippered salmon too.
Want a Faster, Sweeter Tomato Sauce? Use These
There’s a reason chefs, recipe developers, and home cooks are starting to keep canned yellow tomatoes handy.
Everything You Need to Know About Storing Chocolate for Baking and Beyond
And what does it mean if the chocolate in your pantry looks grey and dusty?
This Notoriously Difficult Bar Staple Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Shortcut orgeat means that you can make mai tais on demand.
For Truly Crispy Air Fryer Veggies, Make This Batter
Dipping cauliflower florets in a wet dredge of water, oil, cornstarch, and flour makes them remarkably crunchy.
How to Make Fresh Homemade Pasta
No matter your age, skill level, or kitchen set-up, you (yes, you) can make fresh pasta at home. Here’s how.
How Long Is Fresh-Squeezed Citrus Juice Still Considered Fresh?
Don’t push it too far or you’ll end up with juice that tastes like laundry detergent.