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Food Hacks

Fiendishly clever culinary hacks that cookbooks have yet to discover.
"The Ultimate Guide to Making a Kickass Meat & Cheese Plate" cover image
Apr 1, 2016

Whether it's college football, the NFL, basketball, soccer, or baseball, sporting events are prime opportunities to entertain. No matter what the sport, food that's easy to eat is a must. Your guests ...

"4 Amazing Grains That'll Liven Up Your Gluten-Free Cooking" cover image
Apr 1, 2016

Great news: you don't have to give up grains if you're avoiding gluten. Whether you've got celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or simply choose to avoid gluten, you probably keep a wide berth between ...

"Why You Need to Cook on a Himalayan Salt Block" cover image
Apr 1, 2016

Salt is a miraculous substance. From the Ancient Egyptians to the Christian Bible, many cultures believe it to have mystical powers that can ward off evil, among other things. Whatever your personal b ...

"Make Amazing Sauces & Dressings with This Ultimate Guide to Emulsion" cover image
Apr 1, 2016

The way in which cooking can be used to both illustrate science and create a beautiful bite of food is fascinating to me. And emulsions, the results of combining liquid fat and water, are a fantastic ...

"Cut 500 Calories Each Day with These Diet & Exercise Tips" cover image
Apr 1, 2016

It's a well-known fact (supported by myriad sources, including Fitness Magazine) that in order to lose a pound, you need to cut and/or burn 3,500 calories... which, divided by the number of days in th ...

"5 Shortcuts to Making Killer Breakfasts in a Hurry" cover image
Apr 1, 2016

Personally, I think everyone should have the freedom to sit down and enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning... but that isn't always attainable, especially because of the prep work and cook time tha ...

"Portion Out Cookies Months Ahead with This Ingenious Egg Carton Trick" cover image
Apr 1, 2016

Back in the days when June Cleaver was our role model, stay-at-home moms eagerly greeted their offspring's arrival home from school with fresh-baked cookies. But in the current vernacular, "Ain't nobo ...

"How to Make Water 'Bottles' You Can Eat" cover image
Mar 31, 2016

Bottled water is a rip-off. Not only is it pretty much the same stuff that comes out of your tap for free, but plastic bottles are rarely recycled and thus account for a huge amount of the waste that' ...

"10 Herbs You Can Buy Once & Regrow Forever" cover image
Mar 28, 2016

Fresh herbs are a surefire way to enhance a dish, but buying them at the store each time you need them is costly. Luckily, growing your own herbs is a lot easier than it seems: You can even using cutt ...

"5 Tips That Make Cooking for a Crowd Easy" cover image
Mar 25, 2016

Even those of us most comfortable in the kitchen can be daunted by the idea of cooking for a whole houseful of people. Whether you have a large, well-equipped kitchen or a small one with just the esse ...