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Cooking Tips

Improve your skills in the kitchen with easy cooking tips, tricks and hacks from The Pioneer Woman.

should you salt pasta water

Should You Salt Pasta Water?

how to drain cucumbers for salad

No Soggy Salads! Here's How to Drain Cucumbers

what is beef tallow

What Is Beef Tallow and How Do You Use It?

does honey expire

Does Honey Expire?

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how to cook frozen shrimp

How to Cook Frozen Shrimp

breakfast plates featuring eggs benedict with green vegetables on toasted bread

How to Use Up Extra Egg Yolks

ree drummond meat thermometer

Ree's Secret to Smoked Pork Is a Meat Thermometer

pioneer woman salt cellar

What Is a Salt Cellar, and Do You Really Need One?

candy coated caramel apples on a white plate

14 Creative Toppings for Caramel Apples

alex drummond's favorite veggie chopper is on sale

Alex's Favorite Veggie Chopper Is On Major Sale

how to keep apples from turning brown

How to Prevent Your Apples from Turning Brown

how to pick a watermelon

Here's How to Pick a Ripe, Sweet Watermelon

how to freeze fish

How to Freeze Fish So It Stays Tasting Fresh

ladds top tips for grilling tenderloin

Ladd's Top Tips for Grilling Beef Tenderloin

how to store strawberries

How to Store Strawberries So They Stay Fresh

how to reheat a burger

The Best Way to Reheat Leftover Burgers

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time saving kitchen products

10 Handy Store-Bought Ingredients That Save Time

how to ripen avocados

Here's How to Ripen an Avocado the Right Way

difference between mezcal and tequila

What Is the Difference Between Mezcal and Tequila?

types of berries

A Guide to Different Types of Berries

burger toppings

20 Best Burger Toppings That Go Beyond the Basics

summer fruits

10 Fruits You Need to Try This Summer

how to clean strawberries

The Secret to Perfectly Clean Strawberries

can you freeze eggs

Yes, You Can Freeze Eggs to Help Them Last Longer

how to batch make cocktails

How to Batch Make Cocktails for Your Next Party

can you freeze yogurt

Can You Freeze Yogurt to Make It Last Longer?

how to reheat fried chicken

How to Reheat Fried Chicken

baking powder substitutes

The Best Substitutes for Baking Powder

best ingredients to have for meal prep

10 Best Ingredients to Have on Hand for Meal Prep

how to reheat pizza

How to Reheat Pizza for Crispy, Cheesy Leftovers

how to freeze bread

Can You Freeze Bread? Yes, Here's How to Do It

should you wash mushrooms

How to Clean Mushrooms the Right Way

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how long do hard boiled eggs last

How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?

pastrami vs corned beef

Pastrami vs. Corned Beef: What's the Difference?

what is corned beef

What Is Corned Beef Exactly?

should you wash chicken

Should You Wash Chicken Before You Cook It?

sliced ham served on a platter with sides of vegetables and sauce

How Much Ham Do You Need Per Person?

spring vegetables

12 Best Spring Vegetables to Add to Your Cart

best frozen vegetables

The Best Veggies to Have Stashed in Your Freezer

how to defrost chicken

3 Easy Ways to Defrost Chicken Safely

how to keep dishes hot

How to Keep Food Warm When Serving a Crowd

chicken broth substitute

The Best Substitutes for Chicken Broth

egg substitutes

Try These Smart Substitutes If You Don't Have Eggs

what is stew meat

A Guide to Different Cuts of Stew Meat