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Food Hacks

Fiendishly clever culinary hacks that cookbooks have yet to discover.
"3 Flavored Liqueurs You Should Be Making Instead of Buying" cover image
Feb 5, 2016

A few months ago, my friend Sarah appeared at a party bearing homemade liqueurs—amaretto, hazelnut (e.g. Frangelico), and vanilla liqueurs, to be exact. Her cool factor, which was already quite high, ...

"Save Money: Break Down Your Own Chicken" cover image
Feb 5, 2016

Here's a not-so-well-kept secret about the food industry: retailers love to take your money. And one of the ways they do that is by dividing food into smaller sizes and charging more. Have you ever no ...

"The Lazy Person's Guide to 'Homemade' Chicken Noodle Soup" cover image
Feb 5, 2016

One of the best things about cold weather is soup, and there's nothing more comforting than a great chicken noodle soup. But I've often grabbed a can from the grocery store and found the chicken dried ...

"Fantastic Food Deals for Super Bowl 50" cover image
Feb 5, 2016

The big day is nearly here... Super Bowl 50 kicks off this Sunday, February 7, at 3:30 p.m. PST (6:30 p.m. EST). And whether you're having a giant party or watching the game on your big-screen TV by y ...

"Buffalo Chicken Pizza Beer Dip: The Ultimate Super Bowl Party Snack" cover image
Feb 5, 2016

Chicken wings, pizza, beer, and chips are among the top five most popular Super Bowl foods, and we eat them in staggering quantities. According to thestats, Domino's and Pizza Hut sell over 25 million ...

"Super Bowl Snacks: Gatorade-Infused Treats for Game Day" cover image
Feb 5, 2016

Gatorade and football go hand in hand, from player endorsements to the traditional Gatorade shower that coaches get at each Super Bowl. So, get in the game-day spirit with these Gatorade-infused drink ...

"5 Easy Velveeta-Free Cheese Dips for Your Super Bowl Party" cover image
Feb 5, 2016

Personally, I think Velveeta is pretty gross. Nothing about its texture, flavor, or color resembles real cheese. But your taste in cheese isn't the important part—what matters is having something good ...

"5-Minute Super Bowl Snacks for the Win" cover image
Feb 4, 2016

Planning a Super Bowl party, or any football-themed party for that matter, can be fun for even the most craft-adverse host, as almost anything brown can turn into a football with just a little decorat ...

"10 Insanely Delicious Pizza Dough Hacks" cover image
Jan 27, 2016

If I could survive on one food for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. The irresistible smell of baking pizza instantly makes me feel both comforted... and hungry! While frozen pizza can satisfy y ...

"How to Dry Salad Greens Without Any Special Tools" cover image
Jan 27, 2016

Salad spinners are one of the more divisive kitchen tools out there. On one hand, they're incredibly easy, efficient, and useful. On the other hand, they're a single-use tool that takes up a lot of sp ...