Cooking Tips & Tricks

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5 Reasons Why Your Cookies Are Baking Too Flat—and How to Fix Them
Why are your cookies flat? Discover why your cookies may not be retaining their shape, and how to fix them so your next bake is picture-perfect. #baking #cookies #cookingtips #flatcookies
This Clever Hack Uses a Pantry Staple to Thicken Soup
Discover a Reddit-approved hack that uses a popular pantry staple to thicken just about any soup. Then, keep reading to learn other ways to thicken soup that is too thin and watery. #howtocook #realsimple #recipeideas #recipes #cookingtips
What Is a Jelly Roll Pan?
Learn the difference between a baking sheet and a jelly roll pan, once and for all—and discover tips for picking the perfect jelly roll pan, and what to use if you don't have one. #cookingtips #cookinghacks #pans #bakingsheet #jellyrollpan
How to Make Buttermilk or Sour Cream to Use Up Milk
Transform your leftover milk into something you'll use. You only need a few other ingredients to make buttermilk, sour cream, or even condensed milk. #bakinghacks #howtobake #howtocook #realsimple #recipeideas #recipes
How to Tell if Pumpkin Pie Is Done Without Cutting It
Do you keep burning your pies? A pro shares how to tell when a pumpkin pie is done—plus some tips to ensure your pumpkin pie turns out the first time. #pie #pumpkinpie #holidaydessert #holidayhowto #holidayparty
How to Cook Rice Properly on the Stove Every Time
Once you know how to make fluffy rice every time, you'll want to make it again and again. Follow these five steps to learn how to cook rice properly. #bakinghacks #howtobake #howtocook #realsimple #recipeideas #recipes
Need a Sour Cream Substitute? How to Make Sour Cream
Learn to make a sour cream substitute from scratch with just three ingredients. Then use it the next time you bake a moist pound cake or banana bread. #recipeideas #recipes #sourcream
11 Substitutes for Baking Powder to Use When You Run Out
Discover several substitutes for baking powder you can use when you run out of the pantry staple. Easy swaps include cream of tartar and baking soda, yogurt and baking soda, and more. #bakinghacks #howtobake #howtocook #recipeideas #recipes
Here's How to Prep a Grill So You Don't Get Sick
Food poisoning cases spike in the summer because of grilled foods. Find out why this is and what you can do to prep your grill to make it safe. #howtocook #grilling #grillprep #cookouts #bbq
What Is Medium-High Heat? How to Decode Your Stove
What is medium-high heat? Here, we'll share a temperature guide for a variety of stoves and delve into the pros and cons of an electric stove and a gas stove. #fastrecipes #quickrecipe #realsimple #recipeideas #recipes #weeknight #howtocook
These Are the Best Baking Apples to Use in Recipes
Using the best baking apples will ensure your recipe succeeds. Here, we break down different apple varieties and share tips for prepping before use. #apples #applerecipes #baking #bakingtips #howtobake
5 Health Benefits of Sumac and How to Cook With It
The ancient herb sumac is made from red-colored berries that are ground into a coarse powder and used primarily in Middle Eastern cooking and recipes. It is super flavorful, and full of healthy vitamins and antioxidants. Here's what to about this tart, lemony-tasting, red spice. #fastrecipes #quickrecipe #realsimple #recipeideas #recipes #sumac
How to Roast Mushrooms to Avoid a Soggy Texture
Can you roast mushrooms without them getting mushy or soggy? See this simple technique for how to roast mushrooms with a crispy consistency. #howtocook #recipeideas #recipes #mushrooms #cookingtips
14 Genius Ways You Can Use Your Instant Pot for Meal Prep
These healthy Instant Pot recipes—for Instant Pot hard boiled eggs, Instant Pot whole chicken, Instant Pot vegetables, and more—are ideal for those who like to meal prep. #cookingtips #instantpotrecipes #mealprep
Pan Fried vs. Deep Fried: Which Technique to Use When
When it comes to pan fried vs deep fried, the two cooking techniques are similar, but not the same. Here, we'll go over what is pan frying, what is deep frying, pan fry vs. deep fry, can you pan fry instead of deep fry, and is pan frying healthier than deep frying. #deepfry #panfry #cookingtips #kitchentips