How to cook collection - how to cook rice, pasta, chicken, and more guides

Become a better cook—or build on your cooking know-how with our expert cooking guides. Learn how to prepare rice, spaghetti, noodles, chicken, and other food staples with our helpful videos and how-to guides. When you're ready, you can level up beyond boiling water and learn new tips and techniques for better meals.

iced coffee
How to Make Iced Coffee at Home in 10 Minutes
A steak cooking in a pan
How to Cook Steak in a Pan the Fuss-Free Way
roast asparagus on blue plate
How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven in 5 Easy Steps
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup on modern cermaic plate
What’s the Best Cheese For Grilled Cheese? Here Are Our 6 Favorites
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How to Cut a Papaya in 4 Easy Steps
Pasta Amatriciana, Italian Food
This Easy Amatriciana Recipe Will Transport You to Italy
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10 Pantry Staples Chefs Can't Live Without
Salad preparation with oil and balsamic vinegar on white wooden table
Here’s the Easiest Vinaigrette Recipe—and 6 Flavorful Variations to Try
oats and oat milk in a glass
How to Make Oat Milk in 3 Easy Steps
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6 Foods You Shouldn’t Put in a Blender
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How to Make Chicken Paillard in 5 Easy Steps
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How to Make Easy Tuna Tartare in 10 Minutes
Corned beef on a plate
How to Cook Corned Beef For St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond
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How to Cook Chicken Thighs in an Air Fryer in 4 Easy Steps
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How to Make a Marinade For Lamb Chops That Nails It Every Time
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How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs in 6 Easy Steps
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How to Reheat Pizza in the Oven, Air Fryer, and More
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What Temperature Should Chicken Be? This Is the Correct Internal Temperature
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How to Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker Using 3 Different Methods
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How to Reheat Mac and Cheese So It Stays Gooey and Delicious
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How Long to Boil Broccoli So It’s Bright and Crisp Every Time
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What’s the Best Oil For Frying? Here Are Our 3 Favorites
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How to Make Milkshakes in 5 Easy Steps
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How To Reheat Steak 3 Ways So It’s Not Tough and Dry
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How to Reheat Fried Chicken So It Stays Crispy Every Time
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What Is Orzo—and How Do You Cook It?
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How to Make the Best Over-Easy Eggs in 5 Easy Steps
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How Long to Cook Pork Chops in the Oven, on the Grill, and More
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How Long to Cook a Roast in the Oven For the Best Results
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Can You Eat Salmon Skin? Here’s What You Need to Know
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How to Cook Ground Beef So It’s Never Dry and Flavorless
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5 Foods You Shouldn't Cook in Stainless Steel Skillets
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What Are Capers, and How Do You Cook With Them?
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What's the Best Cut of Steak? We Asked a Butcher
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Cream of Coconut vs. Coconut Milk: What's the Difference?
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What Are Sugar Skulls? Learn All About the Day of the Dead Tradition
BBQ chicken shish kebab skewers, Shashlik with onion and spices
Chicken Tenderloin vs. Breast: What's the Difference?
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5 Things You Shouldn't Cook in a Cast-Iron Skillet
Egg Benedict and cappuccino
What Is Hollandaise Sauce, and How Do You Make It At Home?
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6 Things You Shouldn't Cook in an Instant Pot
Carne asada on a plate
What Is Carne Asada—and How Do You Make It At Home?
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Can You Eat Egg Shells? The Answer Is Surprising
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What Are Mustard Greens—and How Do You Cook With Them?
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How to Pit Cherries in 4 Easy Steps
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What Is a Chimichanga, and What Is It Made Out Of?
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A Guide to the 10 Best Types of Rice, and How to Cook With Them
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What Are Hearts of Palm—and How Do You Cook With Them?
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How to Cook Pasta in the Microwave for the Easiest Meal
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What Is Fennel—and How Do You Cook With It?
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How Long to Cook Pasta Based on the Shape
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Kosher Salt vs. Sea Salt: What’s the Difference?
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How to Avoid the White Stuff When You’re Cooking Salmon
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What Is Crème Fraîche—and How Do You Make It At Home?
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Can You Freeze Grapes? Here’s the Best Way to Do It
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What’s In Italian Seasoning—and How Do You Make It At Home?
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How to Fold a Burrito in 5 Easy Steps
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What Is Farro—and How Do You Cook With It?
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How to Roast Chicken Breasts So They're Juicy Every Time
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What Is Chorizo—and How Do You Cook With It?
Baked corn on the cob from the oven in a dish
How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Oven
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Is Whole-Wheat Pasta Healthy? Here's What You Need to Know
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Can You Microwave Eggs? 9 Hacks For Easier Egg-Filled Meals
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Green Onion vs. Chives: Here's What Allium to Use, and When