Content tagged with “Cooking tips”

6 tips for perfect summer pies
I love eating a perfectly tart slice of fruit pie on a warm summer evening. If there’s a scoop of vanilla ice...

The best budget cuts of meat to grill all summer long
This summer, I’m all about sticking to my budget. Unfortunately some of my favorite meats to grill are on the...

The fastest way to cook corn
I love sweet summer corn, but if I’m in a rush it’s often not the fastest choice. It’s not that it...

5 cookout money-wasters
Has this ever happened to you? You’re planning a summer get-together with friends—just something casual,...

Is it done yet? 4 ways to really know if your meat is cooked
Even though I’ve cooked meat on the grill (and on my stovetop) one zillion times, I still get a little anxious...

10 tricks to make your favorite foods healthier
Inside the EatingWell Test Kitchen—picture four home kitchens in one room—you’ll find us trying to...

Amazing tandoori chicken salad & 5 tips to make great grilled salads
During summer, when it’s hot and humid at dinnertime, the last thing I want to do is go inside and turn on the...

5 tips for perfect grilled vegetables
Although I love a steak or a burger hot off the grill, it’s vegetables that I really prefer cooking over flames....

6 expert tricks for packing your burgers with flavor
We’re big fans of burgers here at EatingWell. And no wonder—these iconic little rounds of beef are...

How to stop wasting food and start saving money
I am guilty of letting some things “go” in my fridge. I don’t finish all my salad greens, so they...

6 surprising salsa ingredients
My husband and I are salsa addicts. We eat it with chips and quesadillas, on our burgers and stuffed inside grilled...

How to cut 400 calories from your burger
It’s burger season! While some people will choose to simply enjoy an occasional calorie splurge without worrying...

7 unexpected foods to put on your grill
I think one of the biggest obstacles people have in getting creative with their grill is not understanding the...

5 surprising foods you should refrigerate
I have a small kitchen that doesn’t have a lot of storage space. Because of that, my refrigerator looks more like...

5 cookout food hazards to avoid
For some reason, food eaten outdoors under the sun tastes better. There is nothing like a burger or hot dog cooked on a...

Healthy hot dog taste-test winners
I love the smoky bite of a hot dog mounded with sweet and tangy toppings and the delicate, salty balance of meat with...

The secret to cooking juicy pork chops without the fat
Pork Chops are one of my favorite meats to grill. They’re quick cooking and relatively cheap, but they haven’t always...

5 brunch mistakes to avoid
Brunch is one of life's simple pleasures. I love sitting with a few friends, enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee and...

Do food expiration dates really mean anything?
Some people have a fear of snakes. Others are afraid of heights. For me, it’s spoiled food. I’m not...

How to make skinny margaritas, chips & guacamole for Cinco de Mayo
When it comes down to it, there are very few foods I’d pick over a creamy bowl of guacamole and crispy tortilla...

How to Make Healthy Banana Bread
Over the years I have perfected my banana bread recipe—one of my favorite solutions for using overripe bananas....

The best way to cut an onion without crying
I have sensitive eyes. Or so I thought while furiously chopping onions on my cutting board to avoid the waterworks that...

5 easy spring chicken recipes
Spring means warmer weather, longer days and short-sleeved T-shirts. It also means ditching the recipes that are so...

Classic meaty meals made vegetarian
As a certified meat lover, it’s hard to imagine cutting tasty bacon, savory chicken thighs or buttery steak from...