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  • Chips surrounding a bowl of salsa

    How Long Store-Bought Salsa Lasts Once It's Been Opened

    Contrary to popular belief, both homemade and store-bought salsas can go bad and make you sick, and in a much shorter time period than you might think.

    By Arianna Endicott March 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • bowl of roasted chickpeas

    How To Store Roasted Chickpeas So They Don't Get Soggy

    Crispy roasted chickpeas can easily go soggy in just a few hours, so follow our tips to cook and store them the right way for lasting crunch.

    By Hannah Beach March 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Celebrity chef Ina Garten

    Ina Garten's Brilliant Tip To Freeze Cupcakes For Later

    We dish on Ina Garten's cupcake freezing secret: a pre-chilling step that preserves texture, keeping your treats fresh and tasty for months to come.

    By Arianna Endicott March 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Two margaritas with lime wheels and sugar rim

    Juice Leftover Limes Into An Ice Cube Tray For Easy Future Margaritas

    Juice your limes into an ice cube tray, and save the frosty citrus nuggets for your next margarita to ensure delicious cocktails that won't get diluted.

    By Avery Tomaso March 20th, 2024 Read More
  • various boxed wines

    How Long You Have To Drink A Box Of Wine After Opening It

    Boxed wine tends to be more affordable than bottled varieties, is available in larger quantities, and can last for up to six weeks after being opened.

    By Khyati Dand March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Trying to open a jar

    Open Stubborn Jars Easily With The Back Of Your Knife

    Got a stubborn jar that won't open no matter how you twist and turn the lid? You don't need a fancy gadget to get it open: just a knife is required.

    By Hannah Beach March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Pieces of sushi

    How Long Leftover Sushi Actually Lasts In The Fridge

    Eating leftover sushi can be risky, so follow these tips to learn how long popular types will last, how to store them, and how to tell when they've gone bad.

    By Khyati Dand March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • bottle of hot sauce next to chili peppers

    Fridge Vs Pantry: The Best Way To Store Hot Sauce

    You might think hot sauce basically lasts forever, but it actually can go bad, and the best place to store your bottle depends heavily on its ingredients.

    By Food Republic Staff March 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Broccoli florets

    The Smartest Way To Store Broccoli In Your Fridge

    The best way to keep broccoli fresh isn't in a plastic bag or airtight container, but in a similar manner to how you would store cut flowers.

    By Hannah Beach March 12th, 2024 Read More
  • carrots covered in sand

    The Odd Reason To Consider Storing Your Carrots In Sand

    Storing carrots in sand seem like an odd choice but it's super beneficial to preserving their shelf-life - in some cases as much as several months.

    By Chris Sands March 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Heads of romaine lettuce

    Store Lettuce In A Mason Jar And Say Goodbye To Wilting

    There's not worse than wilted lettuce, so instead of relying on chance, try this mason jar storage trick that will surely prolong the life of your greens.

    By Hannah Beach March 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Pile of mushrooms, whole and sliced

    How To Store Mushrooms In The Refrigerator, Sliced Or Whole

    This is how to store mushrooms in the fridge or freezer keeping your finicky fungi as fresh as possible, whether you decide to buy them sliced or whole.

    By Hannah Beach March 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Coleslaw with carrots, cabbage, and peanuts

    The Step You Should Never Skip To Prevent Soggy Coleslaw

    So, you made your grandmother's world famous coleslaw for the potluck only to find that it's a soggy, watery mess at arrival. What gives? The answer is salt.

    By Madeline Murphy March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Pile of dried bay leaves

    Don't Just Cook With Bay Leaves - Use Them To Protect Your Pantry

    Bay leaves can not only add a special flavor to all kinds of savory recipes, but may be able to repel bugs and pests from your pantry goods when used wisely.

    By Annie Epstein March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • jars of tomato sauce

    How Long An Open Jar Of Spaghetti Sauce Lasts In The Fridge

    The shelf life of opened pasta sauce depends on its ingredients, but you can rely on time estimates and notable signs of spoilage to avoid sauce gone bad.

    By Khyati Dand March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Cucumbers in a fridge drawer

    Why The Fridge Isn't The Best Place To Store Cucumbers

    We tend to over-refrigerate our produce and in the case of cucumbers this could be detrimental to their shelf-life. Here are some better options for storage.

    By Hannah Beach March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • cream cheese bowl

    Here's How Long You Can Eat Cream Cheese After Opening

    As a fresh cheese, cream cheese can be delicate, but learning about its shelf life and how to store it properly can help you use it before it goes bad.

    By Riya Anne Polcastro March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • pineapple rings in a can

    Yes, You Can Freeze Leftover Canned Pineapple

    If you have leftover canned pineapple, don't throw it away! Freeze it and use it for later applications like making smoothies, sorbets, and even meat glazes.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Martha Stewart at awards ceremony

    Martha Stewart's Tip For Reviving Hard Parmesan Cheese

    Nothing is worse than reaching for your parmesan cheese and finding out its dried out. Fortunately, Martha Stewart shows us how to refresh it.

    By Arianna Endicott March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Open jar of pickles

    How Long An Open Jar Of Pickles Lasts In The Fridge

    You might think pickles last forever, even after opening, but you actually need to follow specific timeframes and recognize spoilage to avoid getting sick.

    By Hannah Beach March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Wooden knife block

    How To Clean Every Crevice In Your Knife Block

    You may think that because you wash your knives, you don't need to wash your knife block. Alas, gunk can build up quickly, so clean it every few weeks.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Container of pesto with spoon

    How Long You Have To Eat An Open Container Of Pesto

    Once your pesto has been opened, you should close its lid tightly, store it in the refrigerator, and plan to finish it quickly: within three days is best.

    By Arianna Endicott March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Grits in a bowl

    Skip The Pantry When It Comes To Storing Grits

    You may have been raised storing grits in the pantry, but there's a better way to avoid mold and pests: Pop the whole thing into the freezer.

    By Annie Epstein March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • baked biscuits on cutting board

    Got Leftover Bacon Grease? Make Southern-Style Biscuits

    You can incorporate bacon's smoky flavor directly into your biscuits; just take a simple buttermilk biscuit recipe, and replace the butter with bacon grease.

    By Jennifer Waldera March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Mary Berry accepting DBE at Windsor

    Mary Berry's Noodle Tip For Better Lasagna

    If you want to make a quick-cook lasagna but have heard negative things about no-cook pasta, then you need to read Mary Berry's tip to improve texture.

    By Arianna Endicott March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling at the NY Public Library Gala

    Ina Garten's Olive Oil Tip To Make Dishes Less Bitter

    Ina Garten, queen of the Hamptons and our hearts, chooses a specific olive oil because she finds it less bitter. To eat like Garten, choose a California oil.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Chef Carla Hall

    The Salad Bar Carla Hall Always Has In Her Fridge

    Have you ever wondered what celebrity chefs keep in their fridge? Carla Hall revealed that she always has a salad bar ready to go, among other things, in hers.

    By Audrey Enjoli March 3rd, 2024 Read More
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