Kitchen Guide

Cookie dough works for far more than standard drop cookies—think crunchy Italian cookies, chocolate chip cookie cakes, pancakes, and ice cream cups.

Cold brew steeps coarse coffee grounds in cool water for 12-24 hours, resulting in lower acidity and often higher caffeine concentration.

For 6 people, plan on 4.5 to 6 pounds of uncooked corned beef, about 1 pound per person, to account for typical shrinkage and generous servings.

A poke bowl is a customizable dish built with a base of rice or greens, topped with raw or cooked fish (or tofu), and finished with vegetables.

An 8-inch square pan is the most common and recommended size for a standard batch of brownies.

You can make excellent coffee without a coffee pot using a French press, cowboy method, or pour-over cone—no machine required.

Baking salmon at 275°F (135°C) produces the juiciest, most tender fillets, though 375°F to 425°F works well for faster cooking.

Properly strained used cooking oil generally lasts up to three months in the fridge, but industry guidelines vary based on oil type, what you fried.

Large eggs lowered into boiling water take roughly 6 minutes for a runny soft-boiled yolk, 8 minutes for a jammy center.

A 20 lb turkey at 325°F takes 4–4½ hours unstuffed or 4¼–5¼ hours stuffed; check 165°F in the thigh with a meat thermometer.