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How to Store Cilantro So It Lasts for Up to 2 Weeks
How to Eat Hemp Seeds the Right Way, According to Food Pros
What Exactly Is a Pimento? Experts Explain All
Do Nuts Expire? Here's How to Tell if Yours Are Still Good
How to Store Eggplant the Right Way—Whether Whole, Cut, or Cooked
How to Eat Watermelon 20 Delicious Ways—Rinds, Seeds, and All
How to Freeze Corn to Preserve Its Sweet Summery Flavor
How to Eat Flax Seeds the Right Way—Whether Whole, Ground, or Made Into Oil
Is the '5-Second Rule' for Food on the Floor True? A Scientist Weighs In
The Right Way to Freeze Peaches to Keep Them Sweet and Juicy
The One Ingredient That Makes Fried Food Taste Even Better—and It’s Already in Your Fridge
8 Types of Pears—Including the Most Popular Varieties for Snacking and Baking
Aioli vs. Mayonnaise—The Difference Between These Condiments (and When to Use Each)
How to Eat Avocado 24 Delicious Ways
How to Blanch Broccoli So It Stays Crisp and Bright Green
How to Make Iced Coffee Like a Barista
How to Cut Zucchini 8 Different Ways
How to Store Strawberries the Right Way, According to Fruit Experts
What Is a Neutral Oil—and When to Use It in Your Cooking
How to Clean Strawberries (One of the Dirtiest Fruits, According to Experts)
How to Eat Soursop, According to Tropical Fruit Experts
How to Store Blueberries So They Stay Fresh and Juicy
Burrata vs. Mozzarella: What's the Difference and When to Use Each
How to Eat Yuzu—a Unique Citrus Fruit That Chefs Adore
What Are Grill Zones? An Expert Explains Why They're the Key to Better Grilling
How to Build a Better Summer Salad That Makes the Most of Fresh, Seasonal Produce
How to Eat Papaya, Whether Ripe or Unripe
Why a Grill Stone Is the Easiest Way to Clean Your Grill—and It Costs Less Than $7
6 Grilling Mistakes Even Experienced Cooks Make, According to Pitmasters
How to Clean Baking Sheets So They Look Brand New
How to Wash Raspberries (Without Squashing the Delicate Fruit)
How to Wash Blueberries the Right Way
How to Eat Oysters the Right Way, According to Seafood Experts
The 7 Best Woks to Buy for Stir Frying, Steaming, and Even Boiling
How to Eat Mussels the Right Way, According to Seafood Pros
How to Eat Figs the Right Way, According to Culinary Pros
How to Eat Star Fruit to Best Enjoy Its Unique Flavor and Shape
How to Eat Passion Fruit 16 Delicious Ways
The Easiest Way to Cut a Mango Into Slices, Wedges, and Cubes
How to Eat Mango 11 Delicious Ways
Why Everyone Should Own Kitchen Shears—Plus 13 Ways to Use Them
How to Cut Watermelon Into Slices, Spears, Cubes, and Other Shapes
Do You Always Need to Preheat the Oven? Here's What the Pros Say
8 Ingredients Chefs Always Keep in Their Pantry to Elevate Their Recipes
The Fastest Way to Ripen Peaches
Martha's One Ingredient That Makes Your Scrambled Eggs Even Better—and It's Already in Your Fridge
How to Bake Ribs in the Oven—Our Preferred Method for Every Type of Ribs
Do You Need a Dutch Oven AND a Braiser? Experts Recommend the Best Pan for Your Cooking
15 Companies That Offer Lifetime Guarantees on Products, From Cookware to Bedding
8 Fruits That Will Continue to Ripen After You Buy Them—and 9 That Won’t
The Right Way to Store Every Type of Flour
20 Fruits and Vegetables That Taste Surprisingly Delicious Grilled, According to Thomas Joseph
The Easiest Way to Cut an Orange Into Wedges, Slices, and Supremes
Compound Butter Is the Chef Secret for Transforming Savory and Sweet Dishes—Here's How to Make and Use It
How to Store Cream Cheese the Right Way, According to Food Scientists and Chefs
Don't Mistake Cilantro for Culantro—Here's the Difference Between These Herbs
6 Ways to Refresh Stale or Wilted Ingredients So You Can Use Them
26 New Ways to Eat Nutella
The 7 KitchenAid Attachments That Chefs Use the Most
How to Clean Broccoli Thoroughly (and Why You Need To)
How to Use a Grill Basket to Cook Smaller Cuts of Meat and Vegetables
When to Use Chives vs. Green Onions in Your Cooking—and How to Tell These Alliums Apart
How to Use a Steamer Basket to Cook Everything From Broccoli to Shrimp