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Get Yourself a Pasta That Sauce Really Clings To

Get Yourself a Pasta That Sauce Really Clings To

Traditional Italian bronze-cut pastas are slightly coarser than the usual—and are the best vehicles for a great sauce.
Why Every Home Cook Should Be Buying Pre-Prepped Produce

Why Every Home Cook Should Be Buying Pre-Prepped Produce

Snobby about pre-prepped produce? So were we, until we started #cook90.
Thinking About Drinking Kombucha? Here's a Buying Guide

Thinking About Drinking Kombucha? Here's a Buying Guide

The fermented tea with ancient roots now comes in a rainbow of flavors.
Our Top-Rated Store-Bought Veggie Burgers

Our Top-Rated Store-Bought Veggie Burgers

And the ones you couldn't pay us to eat again.
How to Grocery Shop for #cook90

How to Grocery Shop for #cook90

It's all about making a list. Two lists, actually.
Everything You Need to Know About Cream

Everything You Need to Know About Cream

Heavy, whipping, light—what's the difference? More importantly, which will whip? Read on.
Seven Holiday Gifts to Get From Whole Foods

Seven Holiday Gifts to Get From Whole Foods

From olive oil to orange bitters: gifts you can grab on your next grocery run.
Why You Should Add Pomegranates to Your Grocery List

Why You Should Add Pomegranates to Your Grocery List

Now is the time to buy and cook with the fruit's jewel-like seeds.
Your 2016 Cyber Monday Cheatsheet

Your 2016 Cyber Monday Cheatsheet

We scoured the web and scored the lowdown on the best food deals on the internet today.
This Week in Food News: Fight! Fight! Fight!

This Week in Food News: Fight! Fight! Fight!

America's Test Kitchen sued Christopher Kimball and everybody got mad about ranch dressing.
Why You Should Get a Keg For Friendsgiving

Why You Should Get a Keg For Friendsgiving

Keep your beer close and your friends from disrupting your kitchen space.
What to Look for When Buying Supermarket Bread

What to Look for When Buying Supermarket Bread

Store-bought loaves go beyond classic white sandwich bread. Here's the carb-laden lingo, explained.
This Week in Food News: The Science of Kimchi and the Grocery Habits of Millennials
The Cult Cleaning Tools Every Kitchen Should Have

The Cult Cleaning Tools Every Kitchen Should Have

One of our food editors is a little bit obsessed with the handmade scrub brushes and brooms from Iris Hantverk.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Instant Pot Obsession

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Instant Pot Obsession

Pressure cookers are scary. But they're also miraculous.
How to Make the Most of Carrot Season

How to Make the Most of Carrot Season

That's right, carrots have a season. Here's why—and how—to stock up.
Is NutriBullet's New Spiralizer Worth the Money?

Is NutriBullet's New Spiralizer Worth the Money?

It shreds and slices. But does it work?
How to Buy Fish Sauce Like a Pro

How to Buy Fish Sauce Like a Pro

Here's what you need to know when buying the umami-boosting condiment.
Should You Buy IKEA's New Organic Coffee?

Should You Buy IKEA's New Organic Coffee?

Every so often IKEA comes out with a product that's sturdily made, beautifully designed, and stupidly cheap. Is the company's new organic coffee one of them?
Arthur Avenue Is the Biggest (and Best) Little Italy in America

Arthur Avenue Is the Biggest (and Best) Little Italy in America

It might look like an Italian-American food theme park. But is that such a bad thing?
How to Tell the Difference between Parmesan, Parmigiano, Pecorino, and More

How to Tell the Difference between Parmesan, Parmigiano, Pecorino, and More

Buying a wedge of hard Italian cheese can be confusing. Here's what to know before you start grating.
Thanksgiving on a Budget

Thanksgiving on a Budget

With our cost-conscious menu and money-saving tips, you can feed eight people for less than $80.
The State of the Zoodle Is Strong

The State of the Zoodle Is Strong

No spiralizer, no problem—now you can buy pre-made veggie noodles at the store.
Grapes Are One of the Best Things About Fall

Grapes Are One of the Best Things About Fall

Concords & Co. have arrived. Here’s how to pick them.
A Guide to German and Eastern European Sausages

A Guide to German and Eastern European Sausages

Can't tell your knackwurst from your bockwurst? We're here to help.
Can a Smaller, Cheaper KitchenAid Mixer Do It All?

Can a Smaller, Cheaper KitchenAid Mixer Do It All?

One writer tried the smallest sister and newest addition to the Kitchen Aid family. Was it worth it?
What's the Difference Between Evaporated, Condensed, and Dry Milk?

What's the Difference Between Evaporated, Condensed, and Dry Milk?

Are they interchangeable? And how do you cook with them? Here's what you need to know.
What's the Difference Between White and Yellow Corn?

What's the Difference Between White and Yellow Corn?

Is one of them sweeter than the other? And which one is healthier?