Have you ever wondered about the difference between yams and sweet potatoes? Discover more about each of these foods and find easy at-home recipes.
Cardamom can add an irresistible flavor to so many recipes! So what is cardamom, and how can you use it as a home cook?
What are shallots? A way to make your recipes more exciting and more. Read here to learn how to incorporate them into tasty, easy-to-make recipes!
What can you do when your bananas aren't ripe enough? Read here to discover how to ripen bananas and make tasty, straightforward recipes with Jow.
Is risotto gluten-free? Learn the basics of making risotto, a traditional Italian dish with tons of flavor, and find out whether this meal is gluten-free.
Do you know your options for going dairy-free? You don't have to give up milk with this list of the best dairy substitutes from Jow.
Do you know which sugar to use while making your favorite dessert? Click to find out the difference between caster sugar vs. powdered sugar.
What is polenta, and how do you make it? We've got the information you need for preparing polenta and other easy dishes with just a few ingredients.
Should tomatoes go in the fridge or be left out on the counter? JOW has the answers, plus some fascinating tomato facts.
Are you interested in cooking soups and stews? Learn the key differences between stock and broth, as well as how to use these savory liquids in your meals.
Confused about all the different types of steak? We’ve got some quick, simple explanations of each cut right here.
Check out our weekly selections for your meal planning this week!
Getting back into the swing of school can be tough—try out these recipes to prevent anyone from getting hangry in the coming busy days! :-)
Gourds can refer to most all fruits in the cucurbitaceae family, whereas melons and squashes are smaller groups. Read on to learn more!
If you want to entertain but would like to serve something other than wine or beer, try batching some cocktails! It's not as difficult as you might think.
Check out 5 of our favorite bright and colorful summer salads!
We've assembled 10 superstar dishes to build out your menu this Fourth of July, in case you were short of any inspiration!
If you're a home cook, there's no doubt you've paid attention to salt—but usually it's about how much is the right amount.
You don't need to settle for plain old turkey on sliced bread—the possibilities are only as limited as your imagination!
You might not use the term "emulsion" in your daily life very much, but you are probably eating them. In your refrigerator, there are likely two or more.
Yes, we've all put it in a salad dressing. Or maybe it's something you clean your kitchen with. But where does this versatile wonder come from?