When it comes to whipping up something delicious in the kitchen there are plenty of “rules” to live by (namely around safety), but in regard to to passed-down advice, things can get a little more ...

Every chef and home cook has an arsenal of secret tips and tricks they use to guarantee that the food they prepare turns out tasty and beautiful. Some of these are learned from experience, while ...

Skip the thaw and get dinner on the table quickly.

This episode originally aired on Dec. 1, 2025. Whether it’s gingerbread, sugar or thumbprint, cookies are a highlight of the holiday season. Before you participate in a cookie exchange or bake a ...

When someone mentions pH levels or formulas, I hear those “wah wah” voices from the “Peanuts” cartoons in my head. So, it was with a tad of trepidation that I cracked open “Sift,” the encyclopedic new ...

Every year, Consumer Reports subject hundreds of baking and cooking appliances to some rigorous tests. They reveal that you don't always have to spend the most to get a good-quality small appliance.