Kitchen Tips & How-Tos

Every visit home meant a duffel bag of dirty clothes left by my washer. This time I showed him where the detergent was. Here’s what happened, and why it was good for both of us.

Buying for every adult in a growing family had become stressful and expensive. This year I suggested gifts for the children only. Here’s how the family took it, and what we do instead.

Many of us grew up rinsing chicken before cooking. Food-safety experts now say don’t. Here’s why, and what to do if your chicken seems slimy.

Some cooks rinse browned ground beef with hot water to wash away fat. Others say it ruins the flavor and clogs the sink. Here’s what rinsing really does, and the better way to cut grease.

For years I cooked the whole Thanksgiving dinner by myself. This year I sent a sign-up sheet with a deadline. Here’s how the family took it, and the simple sheet that made it work.

Sunday supper at my house had turned into a table full of glowing screens. So I put a basket by the door and made one rule. Here’s how the grandkids reacted, and what we talked about instead.

Many families let the turkey sit out after dinner so it doesn’t ‘warm up the fridge.’ Here’s why that old habit is risky, and the fast, safe way to cool leftovers.

After 40 years of making a full breakfast every Saturday, I made one small rule. My husband’s first Sunday breakfast was a disaster. His fourth one was better than mine.

My grown kids love coming home, and so does their appetite. When the grocery bill after one weekend visit topped a normal week, I made a new rule. Here’s how it went.

My grandmother’s recipe box is the most precious thing in my kitchen. When my daughter-in-law asked for it, I gave her one condition. Here’s what happened.