How to Cook

If you're looking to become a better cook, our extensive guide on how to cook is here to help thanks to our Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen's years of valuable knowledge. We have cooking charts, the basics on many cooking techniques, and know-how on the best ways to cook meats, vegetables, grains, and beans (to name a few). Don't miss our helpful how-to videos that let you see skills in action. From small tasks like how to boil potatoes to advanced skills like how to butterfly a lobster tail, we've got you covered.

Our Favorite Recipes to Cook

Boil Potatoes Perfectly

Boil Potatoes Perfectly

We'll show you how to prep your potatoes for cooking and how long to boil potatoes for perfect spuds every time.
Freeze Green Beans for a Fresh Taste of Summer All Year Long

Freeze Fresh Green Beans

Freezing green beans from your garden or the farmers market is a smart way to enjoy them all year long.
Cooking Filet Mignon

Cooking Filet Mignon

Here's how to cook perfect filet mignon to showcase the premium cut at its best.
Our Test Kitchen's Best Tips to Baking Chicken Legs and Chicken Quarters

Oven-Bake Chicken Legs

We'll show you how to make the best oven-baked chicken legs, and give you our top tips for baking chicken leg quarters, too.
Out of Parsley? Check Out Our List of Herb Substitutions

Herb Substitutes

Try something new to spice up your cooking or as an emergency substitution.
How to Perfectly Boil Sweet Potatoes Every Time

How to Boil Sweet Potatoes

Learn how long to boil sweet potatoes, how to cook sweet potatoes, and share some of our favorite sweet potato recipes.

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The Best Rolling Pins You Can Buy Online, According to Thousands of Reviews

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11 Irresistible Recipes Featuring Acorn Squash as the Star Ingredient

11 Irresistible Recipes Featuring Acorn Squash as the Star Ingredient

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Is There a Shortage of Canning Supplies? Industry Experts Sound Off

If You’re Struggling to Find Canning Supplies Right Now, You're Not Alone

Ground Nuts Are the Ingredient Your Pie Crusts Are Missing

Nut Pie Crusts Are the Key to Upgrading Your Holiday Dessert Game

Here's How Long the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer Lasts After the Power Goes Out

Here's How Long the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer Lasts After the Power Goes Out

It's Incredibly Easy (and Cheap) to Make Your Own Oat Milk at Home

It's Incredibly Easy (and Cheap) to Make Your Own Oat Milk at Home

Turn Your Glass Yogurt Jars Into Storage Containers with These Reusable Lids

We can think of like a million ways to use these.

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The Holiday Cookie Tools Our Editors Never Bake Without

15 Cookie Tools Our Editors Never Bake Without (Plus 8 That Are Nice to Have)

Stop Ruining Your Cheese by Avoiding These 5 Storage Mistakes

Stop Ruining Your Cheese by Avoiding These 5 Storage Mistakes

Exactly Where to Store Maple Syrup, According to Experts

Should You Refrigerate Maple Syrup? Here's What the Experts Say

Your Complete Guide to All the Gluten-Free Noodles Out There

Your Handy Guide to Buying (or Making) Gluten Free Pasta

The 11 Best Stockpots for Big Batches of Soups, Stews, and More

The 11 Best Stockpots for Big Batches of Soups, Stews, and More

Our Test Kitchen's Easy 2-Ingredient Substitute for Sweetened Condensed Milk

Our Test Kitchen's Easy 2-Ingredient Substitute for Sweetened Condensed Milk

How to Make Lighter-Than-Air Cloud Bread In 3 Easy Steps

How to Make Lighter-Than-Air Cloud Bread In 3 Easy Steps

5 Ways to Repurpose Jam Jars Before You Recycle Them

5 Ways to Repurpose Jam Jars Before You Recycle Them

If You Don't Know What Halloumi Cheese Is, Your Life Is About to Change (for the Better!)

What Is Halloumi Cheese and How Do You Prepare It?

Avocado Oil is the Versatile Pantry Staple You Should Be Using

Avocado Oil is the Versatile Pantry Staple You Should Be Using

6 Heirloom Melons to Pick Up at Your Local Farmers Market

6 Heirloom Melons to Pick Up at Your Local Farmers Market

Is Waxed Paper the Same as Parchment Paper? Here's What to Know

Is Waxed Paper the Same as Parchment Paper? Here's What You Need to Know

I Tried the Box Grater Hack to De-Stem Herbs—Here's What Happened

I Tried the Box Grater Hack to De-Stem Herbs—Here's What Happened

Gummy Berry Grapes Taste Just Like Your Favorite Childhood Candy

Gummy Berry Grapes Taste Just Like Your Favorite Childhood Candy

9 Ways to Eat Cream Cheese That Don't Involve Bagels

9 Clever Ways to Use Cream Cheese That Go Beyond a Bagel Topper

Le Creuset Dutch Ovens, Frying Pans, and More Are Up to 55% Off at Sur La Table

Le Creuset Dutch Ovens, Frying Pans, and More Are Up to 55% Off at Sur La Table

The Simple Trick to Ripen Peaches Faster So You Can Eat Them Sooner

The Simple Trick to Ripen Peaches Faster So You Can Eat Them Sooner

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Here Are the Baking and Cooking Questions You've Asked Most in Quarantine

Cassava Flour Is the Latest Trendy Ingredient Perfect for Gluten-Free Eating

Cassava Flour Is Making a Name for Itself in Gluten-Free Baking: Here's How to Use It

How to Freeze Avocados So They'll Stay Perfectly Ripe for Later

How to Freeze Avocados So They'll Stay Perfectly Ripe for Later

The 11 Most Googled Baking Recipes During Quarantine

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How to Wrap a Sandwich to Keep All Those Fillings from Spilling

How to Wrap a Sandwich for a Picture-Perfect Picnic

Keep the Seeds Out of Your Lemon Juice with this Viral TikTok Hack

This Trendy Hack Shows How to Juice a Lemon Without a Knife

12 Creative Ways to Use Food Scraps in Your Recipes

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Le Creuset Cookware Is Up to 41% Off at Bed Bath & Beyond Right Now

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