Kitchen Guide

Keep whole onions in a cool, dry, dark place with airflow, and once cut, seal them in the refrigerator for longest freshness.

Heat frozen pasta sauce by thawing in the fridge overnight, submerging the sealed container in warm water for 30 minutes.

Halving a chicken breast horizontally creates two even cutlets that cook faster and more uniformly than a whole breast.

You can grill a frozen steak directly from the freezer without thawing. The method involves searing over high heat for about five minutes per side.

Grilling fish without sticking requires clean grates, a dry fillet, and oil applied to hot metal so it polymerizes into a nonstick layer.

If your corned beef is too salty, soak the raw brisket in cold water for 3 to 4 hours, changing the water once or twice.

Add more beef broth, cover, and continue cooking on low heat to steam and tenderize a tough or dry crock-pot roast.

90 mg is a moderate dose, roughly equal to one cup of coffee or two colas, and sits well within the 400 mg daily limit considered safe for most.

Upgrade a box of Jiffy cornbread by swapping water for milk, adding an extra egg, and stirring in sour cream or melted butter for a noticeably.

Jalapeños can be eaten raw, cooked, pickled, or roasted; remove the white pith for less heat and use gloves to avoid skin irritation.