Adding beans to your diet can be an easy way to add a ton of nutrition to your meals, but some types of canned beans have a ton of sodium, sugar, and additives.
There's nothing like a perfectly crispy homemade french fry with just the right amount of salt, but adding salt too soon can wreak havoc on your fries' texture.
While pigs can't fly, a good ground pork recipe can make your spirits soar. For those looking to turn cloud nine into cloud swine, here are 14 possibilities.
The charismatic Emeril Lagasse is known to pack a punch when it comes to flavor. In particular, these 14 spices will add some "Bam!" to your culinary creations.
From morning coffee to dessert and a cocktail with her husband, here's a fascinating glimpse into the life of America's favorite culinary icon, Ina Garten.
Broccoli doesn't always have the best reputation, but if you're making this oil mistake when you're cooking it, you're doing the veggie a serious disservice.
Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can take on many flavors. We're rounding up our favorite spices and sauces that take ground beef to the next level.
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Valerie Bertinelli told us that the biggest mistake you can make with eggs Benedict is fearing the Hollandaise sauce.
Aluminum foil and cookware seem good for just about everything in the kitchen, but when it comes to lemons and other acids, you should probably steer clear.
Differentiating between all the different cuts of steak out there can be tricky, but flank and bavette, despite being neighbors, are in two different worlds.
From Sichuan to Cantonese and beyond, the origins of sweet and sour chicken - and its iconic tangy sauce - are a multicultural medley of flavor and spice.
You can go wrong with fruit salad in all kinds of ways, from using fruit that's out of season to ignoring texture and dressings that can liven up the dish.
Nachos are a great snack (or meal) for any occasion, but consistency is key. We asked an expert about the best cheeses to use for this task, and he delivered.
If your store-bought barbecue sauce is tasting a bit bland, the good news is it's easy to dress up. The ingredients you need are probably right in your pantry.
Whether you're craving a steak mid-winter or simply don't own a grill, you can still achieve a great -- if not even better -- steak indoors using these methods.
Everyone wants to elevate their poached eggs from good to great. We'll share common pitfalls people succumb to when poaching eggs so you can avoid them.
Smoked salmon is an easy way to elevate countless meals, but if you're freezing it for later, make sure you do so properly. Here's how to avoid mushy salmon.