Ingredient Guides

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Sriracha bottles in the grocery store Sriracha bottles in the grocery store
The Only Way You Should Store Sriracha, According to Huy Fong Foods
Yellow Doodles Overlay a Plastic Container With Fresh Raspberries Yellow Doodles Overlay a Plastic Container With Fresh Raspberries
The Only Way You Should Store Raspberries, According to Farmers
A bowl of cut watermelon over a cutting board with pieces of cut watermelon and a paring knife A bowl of cut watermelon over a cutting board with pieces of cut watermelon and a paring knife
The Only Way To Store Cut Watermelon, According to an Expert
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The Only Way To Store Peaches, According to Peach Farmers
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The Only Way To Tell When a Peach is Ripe, According to an Expert
Head of iceberg lettuce in the original plastic wrapping Head of iceberg lettuce in the original plastic wrapping
The Only Way You Should Store Lettuce, According to an Expert
raw zucchini on a kitchen towel raw zucchini on a kitchen towel
The Only Way You Should Store Zucchini, According to a Produce Expert
corn with husks on corn with husks on
How To Choose the Best Corn Every Single Time, According to Two Corn Farmers
pineapple slices (close-up) pineapple slices (close-up)
The Only Way You Should Cut up a Pineapple, According to Del Monte
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The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer
halved avocados (one still has the pit) halved avocados (one still has the pit)
The Only Way You Should Store Avocados, According to Hass Avocado Expert
husked corn (husks still attached to the base of the corn) husked corn (husks still attached to the base of the corn)
The Only Way You Should Store Corn, According to a Corn Farmer
sliced heirloom tomatoes on a plate next to a bowl of coarse salt, crushed pepper in a mortar and pestle, carafe with olive oil, and a bowl of fresh basil, all on a spanish-tile covered tray sliced heirloom tomatoes on a plate next to a bowl of coarse salt, crushed pepper in a mortar and pestle, carafe with olive oil, and a bowl of fresh basil, all on a spanish-tile covered tray
The Only Way To Ripen Tomatoes Quickly, According to a Farmer
rice rice
How Long You Can Actually Keep Leftover Rice, According to Food Safety Experts
pile of large, green watermelon pile of large, green watermelon
The Only Way To Store Whole Watermelon, According to Farmers
Quaker oats packaging Quaker oats packaging
Rolled Oats vs. Old-Fashioned Oats: Quaker Oats Explains the Difference
Bulbs of garlic and loose garlic cloves on a cutting board with a garlic press in the background Bulbs of garlic and loose garlic cloves on a cutting board with a garlic press in the background
The Only Way You Should Store Garlic To Keep It From Sprouting, According to an Expert
fresh basil on a wooden cutting board (2 different varieties - green and purple) fresh basil on a wooden cutting board (2 different varieties - green and purple)
The Trick To Making Basil Last Isn't What You're Thinking
Ground coffee in a jar with a coffee scoop Ground coffee in a jar with a coffee scoop
The Best Place To Store Ground Coffee, According to Starbucks
ripe mangoes in a pile ripe mangoes in a pile
The Only Way To Tell If a Mango Is Ripe, According to an Expert
Tomato sauce on a raw pizza dough with a large spoon Tomato sauce on a raw pizza dough with a large spoon
Marinara Sauce vs. Tomato Sauce: An Expert Explains the Difference
rack of glazed ribs on parchment paper at a table setting with a basket of fries, bowl of coleslaw, and a glass of beer rack of glazed ribs on parchment paper at a table setting with a basket of fries, bowl of coleslaw, and a glass of beer
Spare Ribs vs. Baby Back Ribs: A Butcher Explains the Difference
Shallot and an onion on a deep yellow and blue color blob background Shallot and an onion on a deep yellow and blue color blob background
Shallots vs. Onions: An Expert Explains the Difference
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The Only Way To Tell if a Pineapple Is Ripe, According to Del Monte
Brown sugar Brown sugar
How To Store Brown Sugar So It Stays Soft, According to Domino
domino sugar packets on a blue and green illustrated background domino sugar packets on a blue and green illustrated background
The Only Way You Should Store Sugar, According to Domino Sugar
heirloom tomatoes on the counter heirloom tomatoes on the counter
A Farmer's Surprising Trick for Making Fresh Tomatoes Last
Can of baking powder surrounded by tablespoons with some baking powder in one of the spoons and a bowl of flour Can of baking powder surrounded by tablespoons with some baking powder in one of the spoons and a bowl of flour
The Right Way To Store Your Baking Powder, According to an Expert
Overhead view of lemons on a wooden surface, one of the lemons cut in half Overhead view of lemons on a wooden surface, one of the lemons cut in half
How To Wash Lemons To Remove Dirt and Pesticides, According to a Food Scientist
Close up grouping of multi colored onions Close up grouping of multi colored onions
The Only Way You Should Store Onions, According to a Food Editor
Bags of rice on a store shelf Bags of rice on a store shelf
The Only Way You Should Store Uncooked Rice, According to Lundberg Family Farms
red cherries (close-up) red cherries (close-up)
How To Store Cherries So They Last, According to a Cherry Expert
someone holding a bowl of blackberries at a table with other summer fruit someone holding a bowl of blackberries at a table with other summer fruit
How To Store Blackberries So They Don’t Turn Gross, According to Driscoll’s
Head of green lettuce on a wood cutting board Head of green lettuce on a wood cutting board
How to Store Lettuce and Keep it Fresh for a Long Time
blocks of parmesan on a cutting board and in the background, grape tomatoes and a carafe of olive oil blocks of parmesan on a cutting board and in the background, grape tomatoes and a carafe of olive oil
How To Store Real Parmesan, According to a Cheese Expert
red, orange, and yellow bell peppers on store shelves red, orange, and yellow bell peppers on store shelves
How To Store Bell Peppers So They Last, According to a Farmer
Fresh ginger in a plastic bag on a wooden cutting board Fresh ginger in a plastic bag on a wooden cutting board
How To Store Ginger
Kerrygold butter Kerrygold butter
This Is How Long You Can Leave Butter On the Counter, According To Kerrygold
Hormel bacon package wth other grocery items Hormel bacon package wth other grocery items
The Only Way You Should Store Bacon, According to Hormel
Eggs Eggs
How Long Do Eggs Last in the Fridge?
Kikkoman soy sauce Kikkoman soy sauce
The Only Way You Should Store Soy Sauce, According to Kikkoman
Mayonnaise in a jar with the lid of and a spoon on the side Mayonnaise in a jar with the lid of and a spoon on the side
How Long Can Mayo Be Left Out of the Fridge?
Packages of king arthur bread on a store shelf Packages of king arthur bread on a store shelf
This Is How Long Flour Actually Lasts, According to King Arthur Baking Company
Overhead view of potatoes inside and outside a shopping bag on a marble countertop Overhead view of potatoes inside and outside a shopping bag on a marble countertop
How To Wash Potatoes To Remove Dirt and Pesticides, According to an Expert
Side salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and pistachios toss together the salad and dressing Side salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and pistachios toss together the salad and dressing
The Only Way To Prevent Bagged Salads and Greens From Rotting
Head of lettuce cut in half Head of lettuce cut in half
The Only Way You Should Store Lettuce, According to an Expert
An unwrapped block of butter on a cutting board being sliced with a butter knife An unwrapped block of butter on a cutting board being sliced with a butter knife
The Actual Difference Between European and American Butter (And How It Impacts Baking)
Mushrooms in black container Mushrooms in black container
The Only Way To Prevent Mushrooms From Turning Slimy
Bananas Bananas
The Only Way You Should Store Bananas, According to Chiquita
Land O Lakes butter Land O Lakes butter
The Only Way You Should Store Butter, According to Land O'Lakes
red star yeast red star yeast
The Only Way You Should Store Yeast, According to Red Star
Folger's Coffee Folger's Coffee
The Only Way You Should Store Coffee, According to Folgers
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This Is How Long You Can Leave Cream Cheese Out, According to a Food Safety Expert
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The Only Way You Should Store Nuts, According to PLANTERS
natural vs. dutch-process cocoa powder natural vs. dutch-process cocoa powder
Dutch-Process vs. Natural Cocoa Powder: An Expert Explains the Difference
Heinz on a kitchen counter Heinz on a kitchen counter
This Is Where You Should Be Storing Your Vinegar, According to a Food Expert
Red onion and yellow onion over a blue and peach color block background Red onion and yellow onion over a blue and peach color block background
Red Onion vs. Yellow Onion: An Expert Explains the Difference
French's Yellow Mustard bottles on a store shelf French's Yellow Mustard bottles on a store shelf
The Only Way You Should Store Mustard, According to French’s
King Arthur Flour on a kitchen counter King Arthur Flour on a kitchen counter
The Only Way You Should Store Flour, According to King Arthur Baking Company
Sara Lee Bread Sara Lee Bread
The Only Way You Should Store Bread, According to Sara Lee