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Variety of pears
8 Types of Pears—Including the Most Popular Varieties for Snacking and Baking
overhead view of halved avocados with chopped melon
How to Eat Avocado 24 Delicious Ways
glass of iced coffee with milk being poured into it
How to Make Iced Coffee Like a Barista
Strawberries in containers
How to Store Strawberries the Right Way, According to Fruit Experts
Strawberries in colander
How to Clean Strawberries (One of the Dirtiest Fruits, According to Experts)
Blueberries in carton
How to Store Blueberries So They Stay Fresh and Juicy
yellow yuzu fruit in tub
How to Eat Yuzu—a Unique Citrus Fruit That Chefs Adore
Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
What Are Grill Zones? An Expert Explains Why They're the Key to Better Grilling
Spring summer salad
How to Build a Better Summer Salad That Makes the Most of Fresh, Seasonal Produce
Stuffed Papaya
How to Eat Papaya, Whether Ripe or Unripe
Veggies on a grilll
Why a Grill Stone Is the Easiest Way to Clean Your Grill—and It Costs Less Than $7
Grilling steak with meat and citrus
6 Grilling Mistakes Even Experienced Cooks Make, According to Pitmasters
Three baking sheets on counter
How to Clean Baking Sheets So They Look Brand New
Raspberries in colander
How to Wash Raspberries (Without Squashing the Delicate Fruit)
Blueberries in colander freshly washed
How to Wash Blueberries the Right Way
seafood oyster bar
How to Eat Oysters the Right Way, According to Seafood Experts
Composite of Best Woks
The 7 Best Woks to Buy for Stir Frying, Steaming, and Even Boiling
Brothy Mussels
How to Eat Mussels the Right Way, According to Seafood Pros
Figs on charcuterie board
How to Eat Figs the Right Way, According to Culinary Pros
Starfruit
How to Eat Star Fruit to Best Enjoy Its Unique Flavor and Shape
Passionfruit on cutting board
How to Eat Passion Fruit 16 Delicious Ways
sliced mangoes on cutting board with knife
The Easiest Way to Cut a Mango Into Slices, Wedges, and Cubes
Mango fruit with yogurt dip
How to Eat Mango 11 Delicious Ways
Kitchen shears on cutting board with greens and vegetables
Why Everyone Should Own Kitchen Shears—Plus 13 Ways to Use Them
watermelon wedges
How to Cut Watermelon Into Slices, Spears, Cubes, and Other Shapes
Pound cake
Do You Always Need to Preheat the Oven? Here's What the Pros Say
Honey on spoon
8 Ingredients Chefs Always Keep in Their Pantry to Elevate Their Recipes
Wooden bowl with peaches
The Fastest Way to Ripen Peaches
scrambled eggs and toast on a white plate
Martha's One Ingredient That Makes Your Scrambled Eggs Even Better—and It's Already in Your Fridge
Tuscan ribs recipe
How to Bake Ribs in the Oven—Our Preferred Method for Every Type of Ribs
Braiser
Do You Need a Dutch Oven AND a Braiser? Experts Recommend the Best Pan for Your Cooking
Brand Warranty Composite
15 Companies That Offer Lifetime Guarantees on Products, From Cookware to Bedding
Banana and pears in mesh bag
8 Fruits That Will Continue to Ripen After You Buy Them—and 9 That Won’t
Assortment of flour in glass jars
The Right Way to Store Every Type of Flour
grilled vegetable salad
20 Fruits and Vegetables That Taste Surprisingly Delicious Grilled, According to Thomas Joseph
Close up of oranges
The Easiest Way to Cut an Orange Into Wedges, Slices, and Supremes
Compound butters on cutting board
Compound Butter Is the Chef Secret for Transforming Savory and Sweet Dishes—Here's How to Make and Use It
Cream cheese in foil
How to Store Cream Cheese the Right Way, According to Food Scientists and Chefs
Culantro or sawtooth coriander on white background. Top view
Don't Mistake Cilantro for Culantro—Here's the Difference Between These Herbs
Herbs in packaging
6 Ways to Refresh Stale or Wilted Ingredients So You Can Use Them
Nutella on spoons
26 New Ways to Eat Nutella
Kitchen Aid attachments
The 7 KitchenAid Attachments That Chefs Use the Most
Broccoli in strainer
How to Clean Broccoli Thoroughly (and Why You Need To)
Grill basket with vegetables
How to Use a Grill Basket to Cook Smaller Cuts of Meat and Vegetables
Green onions chopped and on cutting board
When to Use Chives vs. Green Onions in Your Cooking—and How to Tell These Alliums Apart
silicone steamer basket
How to Use a Steamer Basket to Cook Everything From Broccoli to Shrimp
Water boiling in stainless steel pot
How a Rolling Boil Is Different From Simmering
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7 Ways to Cook Artichokes—Plus Tips for Trimming and Prepping
Lemon herb chicken
How Chicken Tenderloin and Chicken Breast Are Different—and When to Use Each
Crispy mac and cheese on a sheetpan
Sheet-Pan Meals Are the Easiest Way to Cook—Follow These Pro Tips to Ace the Technique
Kitchen tools composite
10 Kitchen Tools That Make Cooking So Much Easier, According to Chefs
Cream of coconut and coconut milk in jars
How to Know When to Use Cream of Coconut, Coconut Milk, or Coconut Cream in Your Cooking
Rice Cooker on kitchen counter
12 Ways to Use Your Rice Cooker for More Than Just Rice
Ingredients for potato wedge french fries
The Easiest Way to Cut Potato Wedges for Crispy, Delicious Steak Fries
Bunch of cilantro
How to Cut Cilantro, Whether You Need a Little or a Lot
bowl of fried chicken on a white linen
How to Reheat Fried Chicken So It's Crispy and Delicious
white rice cooked in rice cooker recipe
How to Store Cooked Rice Safely—and the Best Way to Reheat It, According to Experts
Food scraps on cutting board
9 Food Scraps You Should Never Throw Away—and the Best Ways to Use Them
watermelon slices with seeds on a plate
Can You Eat Watermelon Seeds? We Asked a Chef and Dietitian
Three kitchen knives on cutting board
3 Essential Kitchen Knives Every Home Cook Needs
Blanched broccoli cabbage cooling down in cold water in a glass dish on white table
How to Blanch Vegetables—the Best Way to Preserve Their Color, Texture, and Flavor
Bay leaves in bowl
Why Bay Leaves Are Essential in Everything From Curry to Dessert
pineapples
How to Tell if a Pineapple Is Ripe and Ready to Eat