This trick makes cutting food easier and safer. If you don’t anchor your board, it slowly creeps back as you cut." Simply Recipes / Getty Images 4 Super-Easy Ways to Anchor Your Cutting Board 1. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Damp Paper Towel:This is the method I have used for more than 20 years. You simply dampen a paper towel and lay it out flat on the counter underneath your cutting board....

As we look east over the Atlantic Ocean, we know that West Africa is our Motherland. It wasnt until my parents generation, however, that a holiday was created to honor the African experience. Kwanzaa is a relatively new American holiday. Simply Recipes / Hennie Haworth When I ask friends whether they celebrate it, their response is sometimes a wary no. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are a few short weeks apart....

An immigrant chef sheds some traditions and expectations, but gains the freedom to explore her dreams. The sofreh had to be abundant. Eid is a holiday thats about celebration and connection with others on the sofreh. Simply Recipes / John Robinson I dont eat breakfast at home. Their practice of celebrating a holiday as important to Muslims as Eid had changed. In fact, no one expected her to continue living the life she left behind in Afghanistan....

Plus, 4 tips for saving money and making chicken stock (and broth) last longer. Stock is also the foundation of well-made sauces, gravies, risottos, and so much more. Like many cooks, I rely on store-bought stock most of the time. Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn That leads to an important question: Just how long does stock last once it’s open? Elise Bauer How Long Does an Open Box of Chicken Stock Last?...

Even though bacon is cured, it still goes bad. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel What is sadder than throwing out uneaten bacon? While bacon tends to last longer than raw meat, it can still spoil and make you sick. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel This mass-produced bacon is cured with salt and nitrates before being heat processed in an oven. It is then sliced for packaging and quickly chilled to below 40F so you can stymy bacterial growth....

You left the groceries in the car. Or you had a party and left the cheese board out overnight. Is all of your cheese lost? Juanmonino / Getty Images If you see mold on soft cheese, however, throw it out immediately. Are You Serving Your Cheese Too Cold? If anything, there’s a good chance you’reover-refrigerating your cheese. Elise Bauer Fresh cheeses include burrata or fresh mozzarella, and they should be chilled until ready to serve....

It depends on the eggs, and what you’re doing with them. Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images So many baking recipes call for eggs that are at room temperature. Some households routinely keep their eggs on the counter, not the fridge. Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images But eggs are sold refrigerated, so they should be kept refrigerated, right? For safe storage, yes, American eggs from the store need to be refrigerated....

Maybe you planned to bake those cookies and haven’t had time. How long is too long for refrigerating cookie dough? Simply Recipes / Micah Siva Sometimes you make cookie dough and the day just does not go your way. Simply Recipes / Micah Siva There’s no time to bake it. How long is too long for it to stay in the fridge? Most cookie dough can be refrigerated, well-wrapped, for 3-5 days before baking....

The dos and don’ts for storing mayo and leaving it out of the fridge. But mayonnaise is a different storyit contains eggs. And eggs aren’t known for their lengthy lifespan. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images If you’re wondering how long istoo longto leave out mayo, then we have the answers. Properly storing mayonnaise is key to avoiding foodborne illness. How Long Can You Leave Mayo Out? Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel...

Everything you gotta know, including the secret behind the date stamped on the carton. Eggs are a refrigerator staple. Is it safe to cook with and eat your eggs if its past that date? Alison Bickel In general,eggs should last from 4 to 5 weeks in the fridge. Heres a bit more about why thats a safe estimate. Some say best buy or sell by while other say use by....

Is your leftover chicken still okay to eat? Do you have a black hole in the fridge? Heres the rule of thumb so you’ve got the option to play it safe. Sally Vargas When Is Chicken Still Safe to Eat? According to the USDA,you should eat cooked chicken within 3 to 4 days. What if its been longersay, 5 days? Then its up to you. Use your best judgement. As the adage goes:When in doubt, throw it out....

From rare to well-done, here’s the only burger grilling guide you’ll ever need. Either Id put my kids burgers in the microwave or Id eat a slightly disappointing hamburger. Neither was a great option! Mike Lang as I always hoped. part of the patty. Inserting it directly into the side takes the guesswork out. Nick Evans And dont forget to let those burgers rest! Burger Recipes to Make With Your Newfound Knowledge

Mike Lang The steaks areseasonedand the grill is hot. Its time to cook, but for how long? The answer depends on the level of doneness youre aiming for. Mike Lang The FDA recommends cooking whole cuts of beef to an internal temperature of 145F. Bone-in steak may take a little longer to reach temperature and will be rarest near the bone. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the steak to get an accurate reading....