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Food Hacks

Fiendishly clever culinary hacks that cookbooks have yet to discover.
"3 Easy Tips That Make Boxed Cornbread Mix Taste Homemade" cover image
Jan 21, 2016

I love making everything from scratch, but some things are just easier to buy. So there are times when you have to find a creative way to split the difference. For me, the easiest dish to buy without ...

"7 Ways to Make Soup Creamier, Thicker, & More Satisfying" cover image
Jan 14, 2016

Soup can be one of the most finicky dishes to make. While seemingly innocuous at first, the texture of this meal can change in an instant. For example, adding too many vegetables can result in soup th ...

"10 Unbelievably Delicious Substitutes for Boring Ol' Croutons" cover image
Jan 13, 2016

Fall is a time of change. The leaves change color, the weather changes from warm to cool, and we change our clocks to fall back an hour. This last change means that many of us will get home from work ...

"How to Take the Bite Out of Garlic" cover image
Jan 13, 2016

Garlic is magical. It fends off vampires (or so I hear), helps lower blood pressure, reduces the production of cholesterol in the body... oh, and it's also freaking delicious, of course. Garlic is a c ...

"Coffee Beans Still Fresh? Here’s How to Check" cover image
Jan 13, 2016

Everyone starts their mornings differently, but one common thread amongst the masses tends to be the consumption of coffee, albeit in many different forms—instant, pre-ground, K-Cups, Nespresso, and s ...

"How to Make REAL Tater Tots at Home" cover image
Jan 13, 2016

When you're young, utensils tend to be optional—and eating with your hands is optimal. One of the best examples of finger food for kids that has pervaded today's nostalgia-driven culture is tater tots ...

"Make Gatorade at Home with No Artificial Ingredients" cover image
Jan 13, 2016

I'm not ashamed to admit it: I love Gatorade. It's probably from all of those times I watched Michael Jordan chug it during basketball games when I was a kid. But I'm not the only one that loves Gator ...

"The Clever Trick That Makes Stuffed Pancakes a Cinch" cover image
Jan 9, 2016

Any other person can make plain pancakes... but only the most awesome of cooks can make stuffed pancakes. Luckily, this isn't a tough technique—in fact, it's so easy that you'll find yourself getting ...

"'Hot Chocolate' Balls = Next-Level Instant Cocoa" cover image
Jan 9, 2016

Winter—or any cold, gray day, for that matter—is the best time for a warm cup of something hot. For me, hot chocolate is my "warm cup" of choice: rich and milky, deliciously sweet, and oh-so-comfortin ...

"Screw Pillsbury: You Can Make Better Slice & Bake Cookies Yourself" cover image
Jan 8, 2016

There are few things more satisfying than fulfilling a craving with instant gratification. Companies like Pillsbury and have made this possible with the introduction of their famous Ready to Bake Cook ...