Cook perfectly slurpable soba noodles
So you want to buy soba, those slippery, slurpable noodles you have been dreaming of eating in soups for days. However, if you are not exactly...
Cook-it-faster hacks
Although you may love rolling up your sleeves and embarking on an ambitious cooking project now and then, most days you are scrambling for...
Make a roux perfectly
Knowing how to make a roux should be at the top of this list. From a smooth, creamy béchamel to the base of a...
Smart ways to boost protein at breakfast
Breakfast is important to keep you full and fueled in the morning — and often, that means reaching for options with plenty of protein....
Best egg substitutes in cooking & baking
Maybe you forgot to buy eggs at the supermarket. Or you dropped the carton on the floor. Or you don’t eat animal products, period....
Common Smoothie Problems
Smoothies should be so simple: No cooking, just blending. What could go wrong? But sometimes they are watery, flavorless, or vegetal. If you love...
Bake a potato
You can prepare a potato in countless ways—from pan-roasting to squashing—but the easiest, by far, is baking. Though any given supermarket will sell a...
A California Roll
If you think sushi is hard to make, think again: Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make a California roll that anyone...
Oatmeal in a slow cooker
When you cook oatmeal in the slow cooker, you get luxuriously creamy oatmeal, which is also the ultimate breakfast treat. Unlike stovetop oatmeal, which...
Scrambled egg hacks
Scrambled eggs are equal parts simple and comforting, which is why they are a staple just about any time of day. While enjoying them...
