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Cooking this Valencian rice dish on the grill means better flavor, better texture, and an excuse to drink a glass of wine outside.

Does storing guacamole with the avocado pit actually keep it green?

Or is it really fine at room temp?

Stop a browning apple in its tracks with these easy tips.

If a recipe calls for sour cream and you don't have it, worry not. These alternatives—with both dairy and nondairy solutions—work too.

How to tell a chiffon from a genoise from a hot milk sponge.

Bartenders love this classic 2-ingredient citrusy syrup.

A 10-minute trip to the freezer is the secret to achieving a defined peanut butter ripple.

Learn how to store watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew for the sweetest flavor and optimal texture.

And is it a good idea?

Peel and clean your shrimp like a pro.

Tang may seem like a relic of the past, but it can take your grilling game to new heights.

No matter what the labels say. 

For crisp, never-squeaky green beans, start with this one step.

All you need is a freezer, a blender, and some imagination.

A look at the science behind this pesky little recipe step.

Your brown butter chocolate chip cookies will thank you.

Just like your favorite savory dishes, your desserts can also benefit from a hit of umami. Here’s everything you need to know about the sweet side of MSG. 

Achieve a picture-perfect pie with this one extra step.

There are thousands of apple varieties out there—here’s how to pick the right one for your baking project.