Tips & Tricks

Tips & Tricks

What Are Capers?

Get acquainted with the humble caper, a tiny but flavorful pickled flower bud that tastes amazing in Italian dishes and Mediterranean food.

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What You Need to Know About Cooking with Alcohol

Many of us enjoy a drink after a long day, but did you know that cooking with alcohol is equally fun? Try adding some oomph to your next dish.

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What Exactly Is Gluten-Free & What Foods Can I Eat?

What exactly does it mean to be gluten-free? Read on to find out what being gluten-free means and what you can eat when you choose that lifestyle!

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The 10 Best Sources of Plant-Based Protein

Learn how to add protein to your plant-based eating plan with our picks for the best vegan-friendly, protein-packed foods.

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What Is a Saucepan, Anyway?

If you’re an aspiring chef, a saucepan is bound to become one of your best friends. Learn all about this handy tool here.

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The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Kids to Cook

Looking for ways to include your kids in your kitchen adventures? Follow these simple guidelines to teach your kids the basics of cooking and baking.

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How To Become A Fridge Organization Pro

Learn how to level up your ingredient management game by cleaning out and organizing your fridge the right way. Learn more about fridge organization here.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Skipping Breakfast

Confused about whether or not breakfast is good for you? JOW is here to settle the debate once and for all.

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8 Tips for Cooking on a Budget

Need to save money on groceries? We’ve got you covered. Follow these eight tips to lower your food costs while still making mouth-watering meals.

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How To Cook Bacon in the Oven (Best Method for Crisp Bacon)

Want to make the best bacon ever? Skip the pan and bake your bacon in the oven! Learn how to make oven-baked bacon here.

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Personalized Meals: How To Price Out Personalized Meal Plans

Learn everything you need to know about personalized meal plans, how to make them, and how much you should pay for them!

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Tabbouleh Salad Calories: How Many Calories in Tabbouleh Salad?

Learn how to make tabbouleh salad, as well as everything you need to know about the nutritional makeup of this delicious dish.

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Weekly Menu: August 21 - 27

Check out our weekly selections for your meal planning this week!

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10 Easy Pasta Recipes for Busy School Nights

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! :-)

Weekly Menu: August 14 - 20

Check out our selections for your meal planning this week!

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Weekly Menu: August 7 - 13

Take a look at our recommended recipes of the week!

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Melons, Gourds, & Squashes: How are they Related?

Gourds can refer to most all fruits in the cucurbitaceae family, whereas melons and squashes are smaller groups. Read on to learn more!

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Drinks for a Crowd: Batching Cocktails in 5 Easy Steps

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.

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5 Vibrant & Summery Salads to Try

Check out 5 of our favorite bright and colorful summer salads!

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Staff Picks: Our 10 Favorite Fourth of July Recipes

We've assembled 10 superstar dishes to build out your menu this Fourth of July, in case you were short of any inspiration!

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Stay Salty: A Brief History and 5 Kinds to Know

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.

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10 Mobile Lunches to Bring on a Hike

You don't need to settle for plain old turkey on sliced bread—the possibilities are only as limited as your imagination!

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Water and Oil: Demystifying Emulsions in the Kitchen

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.

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So What Exactly is Vinegar, Anyways?

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?