Cooking Tips and Techniques

Just when you thought pimiento cheese was a mere appetizer spread, think again! Here are 14 delicious recipes with this iconic spread.

It's more versatile than you think.

When you cook a giant hunk of protein, the difference between a doorstop and tender, juicy meat all comes down to technique and time. Here's a tried-and-true method to give you instant meat cred.

Flavor combinations that make this classic appetizer anything but boring.

No cleanup? We're in.

Put down the box. You can make our favorite gooey, melt-in-your-mouth dish from scratch in just three steps.

Once you master the art of butterflying shrimp, you'll be on your way to some finger-lickin' good seafood. Our three-step guide will show you how.

These championship-worthy recipes will have you checking your marinades and filling your drip pans.

Savor summer's fresh okra for months to come by pickling the veggies with our easy steps.

We'll show you how to roast your own chicken in four easy steps.

Follow our four-step guide for perfectly seasoned and evenly cooked fried chicken every time.

Our test kitchen's unique stacking method gives you fall-off-the-bone tender results every time you grill.Summertime is grilling time. Grilled ribs—saucy and spicy or meaty and plain—require experienced hands at the grill, but we believe anyone can learn how to grill baby back ribs. Let us give you some pointers, and your grilled ribs will be legendary, fall-off-the-bone masterpieces in no time.For tender ribs, four steps are all you need. Our Test Kitchen's tried-and-true method involves tenderizing, seasoning, grilling, and basting. We'll walk you through it, and once you've mastered the steps, we hope you'll try some of our tastiest baby back rib recipes, smoky-sweet-savory concoctions like Smoky Chipotle Baby Back Ribs and Sweet-Hot Baby Back Ribs. Your grill will thank you, and your guests will too. Of course, your masterpeice won't be complete without one of our barbecue sauce recipes and don't forget to include one of our best barbecue side dishes.

Here's how to make quick work of the shell and get to those tasty morsels.

Follow this simple, four-step method to create your own signature dry rub.

It takes only six ingredients and three simple steps to make rich, fluffy mashed potatoes. We show you how.

Behold: the most scrumptious summer side dishes ever.

Your layer cakes are ready for an encore with our secrets, tips, and a favorite tool.

If you're intimidated by brussels sprouts, following these three simple steps will easily help you prepare them to perfection.

DIY decor has never looked merrier.

This Southern staple wears more hats than your average craft.

Learn how to carve a chicken with this easy step-by-step guide.

Red, white, and blue wreaths are ready to be admired all summer long

Create a tasty and aromatic rosemary crust for this showstopping potato gratin in three simple steps.

Simple fall crafts that everyone will enjoy