Kitchen Guide

Chili is a spicy stew that likely originated along the Texas-Mexico border in the mid‑1800s.

Cotton candy grapes are a hybrid fruit grown in California that must be bought at stores — they cannot be made at home from regular grapes.

100 mg of caffeine is roughly the amount in a standard 8-ounce cup of home-brewed coffee.

A pound of hamburger thaws in the fridge in about 24 hours, cold water in about an hour (changing water every 30 min).

Reheating pizza in an air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 5 minutes restores a crispy crust and melted toppings far better than a microwave.

Uncooked corn on the cob is generally good for one to three days in the refrigerator, though Southern Living recommends using it within two days.

Smashing burrata with a fork and spreading it over toasted ciabatta creates a creamy, luxurious sandwich that pairs best with tomatoes.

Bake a 1-pound chicken breast at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Bake tamales at 350°F for 25-35 minutes if thawed, or 40-50 minutes if frozen, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

A peach that feels like a baseball was likely picked too early and may not develop enough internal ethylene to soften properly off the tree.