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How to Eat Chestnuts—Including the Best Ways to Prep, Roast, and Serve Them
assorted lemons in bowl
How to Store Lemons So They Stay Fresh
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How to Wash Grapes to Remove Dirt, Pesticides, and Other Residues
the juicy grapefruit cut by half rings
How to Freeze Grapefruit, Including Juice, Zest, Segments, and Whole Fruit
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How to Cook Dried Beans for Better Flavor, Creamier Texture, and Big Savings
Purple cabbage (kol ungu), food preparation
The Right Way to Wash Cabbage to Remove Dirt, Pesticides, and Hidden Bugs
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The Best Way to Clean Blueberries to Remove Pesticides and Prevent Mold
A woman with curly hair appears alongside bowls of dessert on a wooden table
The Way Sophia Roe Shops and Plans Her Holiday Menu Will Change How You Host
A hand cleaning a frying pan with a paper towel
Why Your Pots and Pans Always Feel Sticky—and How to Clean Them
thanksgiving sides
6 Thanksgiving Leftovers You Should Eat Right Away—and What to Freeze for Later
Slices of pie with whipped cream on plates surrounded by forks cups of coffee and a bowl of cream
Does Pumpkin Pie Need to Be Refrigerated? Here’s How to Store Every Holiday Pie
Three pomegranates on a cloth
How to Store Pomegranates So They Stay Juicy and Bright for Weeks
Chunks of broken chocolate on a marble surface
A Chocolatier Explains Why Chocolate Turns White—and How to Fix It
Le Creuset pots in two designs labeled Flame and Flamme Dore collaboration with Pantone
Le Creuset and Pantone Celebrate 100 Years of the Iconic Flame Colorway
Cantalope and honey dew
The Common Foods You Should Never Store Together in the Refrigerator—and Why
Carrots being rinsed in a colander under running water
The Right Way to Wash Carrots to Remove Dirt, Pesticides, and Germs
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How to Freeze Lemons—Whether You Need Juice, Zest, or Whole Fruit
Various jars with grains legumes and food items displayed on a wooden surface
9 Pantry Essentials Grandma Always Had on Hand—and You Should Too
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14 Foods You Should Never Put in Your Slow Cooker—and Why
Bunch of grapes get washed in a bowl of cold water on wooden table
Is Baking Soda the Best Way to Wash Fruit? A Food Safety Expert Weighs In
Celery
How to Freeze Celery the Right Way for Soups, Stews, and More
A wooden platter with onions garlic and shallots arranged together
The Best Way to Store Garlic and Onions (and Make Sure They Don't Sprout)
Two raw beef steaks garnished with herbs and seasoning on parchment paper viewed from above
Home Cooks Are Buying Whole Cows and Saving Big—Here's How to Do It
Inside of an organized fridge
7 Items You Should Toss From Your Refrigerator ASAP, According to Food Scientists
bunches of leafy greens, including spinach, kale, and Swiss chard
The Best Way to Store Leafy Greens So They Stay Fresh and Crisp
A wooden bowl filled with dried black berries on a light textured background
Dehydrating Blueberries Is the Secret to Snacking on Summer All Year
raw strip beef steak meat on wooden cutting board
The Dangerous Meat-Thawing Mistake Almost Everyone Makes—and the Safe Fix
Best Buttermilk Pancakes
How Long Maple Syrup Really Lasts—and the Best Way to Store It
Organic Raw Orange Pumpkin Puree in a Bowl
How Long Does Canned Pumpkin Last After Opening?
Two cups of crispy french fries
17 Types of French Fries That Make Every Meal Better
kale leaves in shallow wooden bowl with dark background
The Health Benefits of Kale—Plus How to Truly Enjoy This Popular Leafy Green
food in jars on a pantry shelf
10 Foods You Should Never Store in the Pantry (and Where to Keep Them Instead)
Freshly made pasta including tagliatelle and ravioli on a wooden board and a light surface dusted with flour
The Best Way to Store Fresh Pasta, According to a Chef and Food Safety Expert
Yukon Gold potatoes
How to Freeze Potatoes So They're Perfect for All Your Favorite Dishes
A plate of fresh carrots with greens on a wooden surface
How to Freeze Carrots the Right Way—and Keep Them Fresh for Months
whole watermelon on a wooden board in kitchen
Why You Should Always Wash Watermelon Before Slicing—Even If You Don’t Eat the Rind
sliced and whole cucumbers on a chopping board and in a bowl
7 Common Types of Cucumbers—and the Best Ways to Use Each
Charred squash and peppers on a dish with creamy sauce and a crispy base
8 Things Chefs Want You to Stop Doing When You’re Cooking
torn romaine lettuce in a white bowl on a wooden board
The Problem With Packaged Greens—and Why Loose Ones May Be the Safer Bet
cast iron skillet
3 Foods to Avoid Cooking in Your Cast-Iron Skillet, According to Experts
Slices of watermelon on a wooden cutting board with a knife beside them
How to Store Watermelon the Right Way—and Make It Last Twice as Long
decorvow with a beverage prime rib roast displayed
The One Ingredient That Makes Martha's Prime Rib the Ultimate Holiday Roast
frozen blueberries on a baking sheet with a striped kitchen cloth underneath
The Right Way to Freeze Blueberries to Keep Them Ripe and Juicy
Closeup on woman cutting onion on cutting board
4 Easy Methods for Getting Onion Smell Off Your Hands—Fast
blackberries in a ceramaic bowl
How to Wash Blackberries to Remove Contaminants—and Keep Them Fresh Longer
A person sprinkling an ingredient into a bowl of flour with a wooden spoon resting in the bowl on a table
Is It Safe to Cook With Wooden Spoons? Here's What a Microbiologist Says
Jars of green and black olives a bottle of olive oil garnished with olive leaves
How Long Does a Jar of Olives Last After Opening?
Freshly washed raspberries on a tray
The Best Way to Clean Raspberries to Remove Pesticides and Dirt
Metallic manual machine tortilla press on wooden pink background
8 Surprising Things You Can Make With a Tortilla Press (That Aren't Tortillas)
A wooden cutting board with several cucumbers placed on it additional cucumbers in a bowl in the background table surface underneath
Why Do They Wax Cucumbers? We Tried 6 Ways to Wash It Off—Here’s What Works
light brown sugar in a measuring cup and on a surface
The Secret to Storing Brown Sugar So It Stays Soft, According to a Pro Baker
Pouring coconut aminos into glass bowl
Why Chefs Are Swapping Soy Sauce for Coconut Aminos
Blueberries in carton
How to Store Blueberries So They Stay Fresh and Juicy
A small bowl of Worcestershire sauce with a spoon on a wooden surface
Worcestershire Sauce Is the Secret to Instant Umami—Here’s How to Use It
bunch of fresh parsley on white wooden surface
How to Store Parsley So It Stays Fresh for Longer
Turkey Platter
Do You Need to Wash Your Thanksgiving Turkey? Here’s What Food Safety Experts Say
Two cooking pots one stacked inside the other sitting on a stovetop with visible scuffs and scratches on their surfaces
The Cookware You Should Throw Away Immediately, According to Experts
Assortment of frozen strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries
Martha’s Trick for Freezing Berries Will Keep Your Fruit Perfect for Months on End
Wooden spoons with chia seeds and pumpkin seeds
Are Pumpkin Seeds Healthier Than Chia Seeds? Nutritionists Weigh In
green zucchini on natural linen cloth
How to Freeze Zucchini (So It Actually Tastes Good Later)
A cooking pot on a modern stovetop in a kitchen setting
5 Pans You Should Never Use on Your Glass Cooktop (and What to Use Instead)
stir-fried tempeh and long beans in white bowl
The Benefits of Tempeh—and Why Nutritionists Say It’s Better Than Tofu
Chocolate chunk cookies cooling on a wire rack
11 Foods You Didn't Know You Could Cook in an Air Fryer

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