You can easily extract fresh, yellow butter from heavy cream, applying some basic knowledge about how fats stick together and separate from other compounds.
Yellow onions and sweet onions may look similar, but in fact, there's significant flavor differences which affect the types of dishes they work best in.
From lamb to pork to chicken, here’s what you need to know about cooking each type of meat to ensure it's not only delicious, but also safe to consume.
When it comes to cooking, dried beans are a favorable option in terms of affordability and taste. Here's how to prepare them so they reach texture perfection.
If you love cheese, you know you can pair it with virtually anything. Different cheeses have different scents, and there's a science behind why some are smelly.
Ever wonder what gives tea that dry, bitter property? Tannins, a compound also found in chocolate, wine, and coffee, are present in more foods than you think.
Perfect bakes require things being measured correctly, so have a look at our suggestions for making sure your ingredient-measuring methods are up to scratch.
Canned food will potentially last for months or even years. A few key details keep it that way, from sterile canning procedures to proper storage techniques.
The combination of chili peppers and chocolate is common because of its popularity but enjoying the duo in ice cream form is not the ultimate way to do so.
The differences between semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate are subtle and may not make a huge difference in your baking, but they're definitely real.
Gin has a distinguishing taste that's ideal for classic cocktails. But do you know where that taste comes from? A specific berry gives gin its distinct flavor.
Perfect tuna steaks should be soft on the inside and crisply browned on the outside. To achieve this, we examine if they should sit out before cooking.
Have you ever wondered about the perfect ratio for making fantastic French press coffee? Understanding the balance is key to setting your coffee up for success.
We're so used to cooking onions first before adding garlic, that we barely think about why. It turns out, you can add both together, just read this first.
If your tomato isn't looking picture perfect, fret not. There's still a chance it's safe to eat and just as tasty to consume. Here's what to look out for.
The next time you find yourself with leftovers from McDonald's, make sure to store and reheat them properly to avoid ingesting toxic "forever chemicals."
Cocoa butter, the fat derived from cacao beans, is a valuable ingredient that's essential to many of the chocolatey treats and beauty products we love today.
Fermented foods are great for your gut health and relatively easy to make. But how can you tell when something like fermented garlic honey is unsafe to eat?
If you've ever tasted a soapy carrot, you may have chalked it up to poor cleaning or a nasty piece, but there might be a more scientific reason behind it.
Defrosting trays might save time, but they also require special considerations. Learn how they work to decide for yourself whether or not they're worth it.
If you've ever hit that mid-day slump and reached for a cup of coffee, you should know there's a reason for that crash; here's why some foods make you tired.