Browsing: How to Cook

Here's the right way to wash blackberries, including tips for storing the berries so they stay fresh.

Find out how to thaw frozen salmon quickly, according to our Test Kitchen experts. In addition to sharing how to freeze salmon so it doesn’t acquire freezer burn and how to defrost salmon, we’re also revealing the best recipes to make with frozen salmon.

Learn how to wash potatoes, when to wash potatoes, and score a solution for how to wash potatoes that are small without spending an incredible amount of time scrubbing. Our Test Kitchen will walk you through how to wash potatoes and are also sharing one tool that’s a “must-have” for cleaning potatoes.

Learn tips to make frozen pancakes and how to reheat pancakes from the freezer using three different methods.

Can you freeze watermelon? Absolutely. Just be sure to cut it first, then follow our Test Kitchen’s steps for how to freeze watermelon to prevent freezer burn. Then discover the best frozen watermelon recipes to put your hydrating, healthy fruit to good use.

How long does cut watermelon last? The quality begins to diminish day after day, so the sooner you can savor it, the better. Still, you should have 3 to 5 days to enjoy your fresh watermelon after slicing and dicing the fruit. Find out more about how long cut watermelon lasts in this guide.

Whether you use old-fashioned oats, quick oats, or steel-cut oats, you'll learn how to cook the perfect bowl: not too soggy and not too sticky.

Knowing how to cook green beans will boost the nutrition of any meal. Try these methods for cooking green bean casseroles, skillet dishes, and more.

Learn how to cook filet mignon on a grill, in a skillet, in an air fryer, in a pressure cooker, or the oven. Plus, learn how to choose the best cut for your cooking method.

Discover the best substitutes for semisweet, baking, and unsweetened chocolate in your favorite recipes with our Test Kitchen-approved alternatives.