Cooking How-Tos & Techniques
Baking a multi-tiered cake? Not sure how to spatchcock a chicken? Find the help you need for the task you want to accomplish with our comprehensive how-to guides. We're here to help you prepare, cook, bake, decorate, and serve with confidence.
No Nutmeg? Here Are 8 Substitutes for the Classic Warming Spice
10 Most Common Types of Onions—and the Best Way to Use Each
How to Cut Butternut Squash the Right Way
The Right Way to Cut a Leek, According to Martha
The Difference Between Olive Oil and Vegetable Oil—and When to Use Each in Your Cooking
7 Heirloom Cookware Pieces That Will Last for Generations to Come
Why Every Home Cook Should Have a Dutch Oven—and the Many Ways to Use One
10 Ways to Open a Bottle When You Don’t Have a Bottle Opener
The Best Blenders For Making Smoothies, Soups, and So Much More
How to Cut Green Onions (aka Scallions) 3 Different Ways
The Right Way to Clean an Aluminum Pan—Even One That's Been Blackened
How to Choose Between Stainless Steel, Nonstick, and Cast-Iron Pans
7 Popcorn Makers That Will Give You Perfectly Popped Corn Every Time
Cook Perfect Bacon Every Time by Avoiding These Common Mistakes
How to Care for Your Cast-Iron Skillet So It Lasts Forever
7 Slow Cooker Mistakes to Avoid, According to Chefs
The Basics of Home Canning and Preserving Fruits and Vegetables, According to an Expert
Why You Should Always Keep Cornstarch in Your Kitchen
How to Can Tomatoes the Right Way
Broil vs. Bake: We Explain the Differences Between These Cooking Methods
How to Cook Steak, From Pan Searing and Broiling to Grilling
9 Coffee Brewing Mistakes You're Probably Making
How to Keep Sandwiches From Getting Soggy
6 Common Grilling Mistakes to Avoid, According to Pitmasters
Reverse Searing Is the Secret to Cooking Restaurant-Quality Steak at Home
How to Make Candy Flower Cupcakes in 3 Different Ways
From Rare to Well Done: How Long to Cook Burgers on the Grill
Surprising Ways to Use Everyday Kitchen Items, From a Cast Iron Skillet to a Teaspoon
Why Some People Think Cilantro Tastes Like Soap
The Right Way to Grill Fish, From Fillets and Steaks to Whole Fish
6 Common Rice Cooking Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
The Right Way to Make Gravy From Scratch
How to Defrost Fish the Right Way, According to a Seafood Expert
8 Beautiful Garnishes That Will Take Your Cocktail to the Next Level
What Is Aioli? Here's How to Make This Delicious, Garlicky Sauce at Home
The 9 Spices Our Food Editors Use Most in Their Home Cooking
Martha Just Shared Her Favorite Technique for Cooking Turkey—Get the Recipe Here
How to Cook for a Crowd When You Have Limited Oven Space
6 Thanksgiving Leftovers You Should Eat Right Away—and 4 You Can Freeze for Later
The Right Way to Store Avocados, Whether They're Ripe, Unripe, or Already Sliced
How to Store Spices to Keep Them Organized—and Make Cooking Easier
How to Cut a Kiwi Into Slices, Cubes, and Even Decorative Flowers
Here's the Right Way to Cut an Avocado
5 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
How to Clean Apples and Other Fruit the Right Way—Plus Whether You Need a Produce Wash
3 Ways to Reheat Mashed Potatoes So They're Always Creamy and Delicious
The Difference Between Evaporated and Condensed Milk—and When to Use Each
How to Freeze (and Thaw) Pumpkin Pie So It Tastes Freshly Made
11 Foods You Didn't Know You Could Cook in an Air Fryer
15 Unexpected Ways to Use an Ice Cube Tray
Why Miso Is the Secret Weapon Ingredient You Need in Your Kitchen
Are Scones the Same as Biscuits? Baking Experts Weigh In
8 Mistakes to Avoid for Casserole Perfection
Why You Should Always Line Cake Pans With Parchment Paper—and the Right Way to Do It
The Right Way to Use Aluminum Foil in the Kitchen, According to Experts
The 8 Best Substitutes for Eggs in Baking—Plus Tips for Making the Swap
7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Baking Pumpkin Pie
How to Convert Your Favorite Recipes for the Slow Cooker
How to Buy, Store, and Cook Okra, an Often Overlooked (but Delicious) Vegetable
How to Know if a Pear Is Ripe—and How to Ripen It if It Isn't
How to Blend the Perfect Smoothie Every Time (No Recipe Required)
The Difference Between Broth and Stock
7 Smart Ways to Preserve Tomatoes