Kitchen Hacks Articles

Don’t fry your bacon. Bake it! Master one of life’s favorite pieces of meat with our resident bacon expert’s easy tips and step-by-step instructions.

Not sure what to do with the leftover brine in the pickle jar? Solve that dill-emma with these creative ways to use up pickle juice in drinks, dishes, and yep, even to make more pickles.

As green as a lush summer day, the season’s best no-cook sauce can be put together in about a half-hour — but its pleasures will linger like a garden breeze. Follow this simple how-to homemade pesto guide for a cool kitchen and recipes that sizzle.

With its giant, mysterious pit, this tropical fruit can seem daunting to cut up. Follow our easy steps for mango-cutting perfection and you’ll be snacking on juicy mango flesh, or cooking with it, in no time.

Bravo, avo! Here's the lowdown on how to select, ripen, store, and — most important of all — EAT your avocados like a boss.

Did someone say ravioli lasagna? Smart short-cut ingredients and recipes solve the dinnertime dilemma.

Don’t walk on by the instant noodle shelf at the market; there’s potential dinner gold in those hills of crinkly packets

Skip the double boiler and learn the time-saving method of melting chocolate in the microwave. With a few tips, you can enjoy perfectly smooth chocolate on strawberries, truffles, biscotti, and more.

Grab some store-bought cookie dough and plenty of candies and sprinkles, then cut straight to the fun

Get our tips and tricks for perfect results using store-bought puff pastry dough

Let your family's favorite recipes guide you toward new flavors and ingredients. Sponsored by Campbell's®

Stealthy ingredient swaps and under-the-radar additions make for more nutritious meals and snacks. Picky eaters are no match for these clever tips and recipes!