Kitchen Guide

To counter bitterness in food, add a pinch of salt, a touch of sweetener, a squeeze of acid, or a splash of cream to balance the flavor.

Yes, ginger root can help soothe a cough. A tea made with freshly grated ginger and honey is a common and generally safe method.

Pumpkin seeds may improve heart health, support blood sugar control, and provide a concentrated source of magnesium, zinc, and antioxidants.

Smell the base of a pineapple for a sweet aroma. Ripe ones also have mostly golden skin, feel heavy, and give slightly to pressure.

Sweet potato cornbread combines mashed sweet potatoes with cornmeal for a moist, tender quick bread baked at 375°F until golden brown.

You can bake a turkey with stuffing, but the center of the stuffing must reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F to kill harmful bacteria.

A clumpy cheese sauce can often be fixed by taking it off the heat, adding a splash of cold water, and whisking vigorously to re-emulsify.

For a 120-pound person, daily protein needs range from about 43 grams for a sedentary lifestyle to roughly 109 grams for very active individuals.

Prepare tamales by soaking husks, spreading masa dough, adding filling, folding, and steaming upright for about an hour until the dough is firm.

Season beef vegetable soup by browning the meat first, sautéing aromatics, then adding dried herbs with the broth and finishing with a splash.