Wedges of orange, pomelo, and grapefruit make sweet and colorful additions to salads, desserts and dinners. Heres how to segment (also known as supreme) citrus with this step by step guide. Its simpler to supreme an orange, grapefruit, or pomelo than you might think. Simply Recipes / Sarah Fritsche Just follow these step by step instructions. If you miss any bits of pith on your first round, do a second pass....

Step-by-step instructions for how to separate eggs, with photos. Easy enough for kids to do! Who knew a 9-year old would find separating eggs so much fun? Elise Bauer I taught my nephew how to separate eggs last week and every day he asked to separate more eggs. For longer storage, freeze them. For convenience, add an egg white each to the wells in an ice cube tray. Elise Bauer...

Here’s our visual guide for how to shape dinner rolls. Trust us: Its so much easier than you think! Shaping dinner rolls comes down to just five easy steps. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm Heres how to shape perfect dinner rolls every time. Some recipes call this first rise the bulk proof or first proof. A kitchen scale is helpful too, especially if you want evenly sized rolls. Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm...

They offer more control and precision over the sharpness of your knives. For this guide, we will be referring to water stones when using the term “whetstone.” How Do I Use a Whetstone? Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan Whetstones come in different types of materials and coarseness. Coarse grit stones can be used on duller knives that need significantly more upkeep. First, you will soak your whetstone in water. Simply Recipes / Karishma Pradhan...

These step-by-step instructions show you how to safely slice an onion lengthwise, crosswise, or in rings. If the root end is clean, there’s no need to cut off the roots. That way they will hold their shape better during the cooking. Elise Bauer Crosswise cut onions tend to fall apart when cooked. If that’s what you want, fine. If you are adding raw onions to a salad, slice them crosswise....

Here’s a handy way to soften butter fast, without a microwave. Many baking recipes call for “softened” butter, or room temperature butter. Why beat the butter? Elise Bauer To get air bubbles into it which will expand when baking. But sometimes we don’t think that far ahead. One popular solution is to put the cold butter in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds. Elise Bauer You want pliable butter for beating, not almost melting butter....

Ready to make cheesecake or another favorite cream cheese recipe, but stuck with cold cream cheese? Here’s how to soften cream cheese fast. Which I think we can all agree, we very much do. Emma Christensen Here’s what I do instead. After a few minutes, I scrape up all the cream cheese and spread it flat again. It’s ok if the cream cheese still feels a little cool to the touch....

Ever spatchcocked a chicken? It’s easier than you might think! Have you ever spatchcocked a chicken before? Emma Christensen It’s surprisingly easy! All you need is a pair of kitchen sheers and a little gumption. The benefits are faster, more even cooking, and lots of gorgeous crispy skin. Emma Christensen What Is a Spatchcocked Chicken? Why Spatchcock a Chicken? It will make you feel like a boss, and all you need is a strong pair ofkitchen shears....

Chef Dominique Ansel reveals his expert tips for spotting a lousy croissant behind a pastry case. Guys, I’m feeling cooped up. Let’s go for a walk…turns into a stroll to croissants. Dominique Ansel / Evan Sung Let’s make a quick stop at the farmers market…turns into a quick stop for croissants. I could use another coffee…turns into another croissant, too. If you ask 100 pastry chefs to name their favorite croissant, youll get 100 different answers....

The easiest side dish there is for a lazy weeknight dinner. While this recipe is made in the microwave, it does not sacrifice texture or flavor. If you have a higher microwave wattage, start with 3 minutes. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Glass and ceramic are best, as are specially-made microwave cookware. Avoid using plastic or metal unless they are specified as microwave-safe. Simple Tip! Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman...

This is the easiest and best way to steam broccoli. Steamed broccoli is the best cure for over-indulgence I know. How to steam broccoli so that it comes out perfectly every time? Elise Bauer After seven minutes the broccoli will turn olive green, instead of that beautiful vibrant green color we want. (Black pepper, by the way, is one of those perfect pairings with broccoli.) My parents love their broccoli served with a little mayonnaise on the side, which is surprisingly good....

To make hard boiled eggs that are really easy to peel, steam them! You want to know the best way to make hard boiled eggs? That’s right, forget about boiling the eggs, just steam them in a steamer basket. Elise Bauer But sometimes they’re hard to peel. Even with perfectly fresh farm eggs, I’ve never had difficulty peeling a steamed egg. For more tips on hard boiled egg perfection, check out our how-to....

Steam-frying uses less oil than stir-frying, but makes a tastier side dish than basic steamed vegetables. Use any vegetable to make a quick, easy side dish for weeknight meals! Need a quick side dish of vegetables to go with your meal? Coco Morante What is Steam-Frying? Using this method, you quickly stir-fry vegetables to develop some color, and then steam them until tender. Steam-frying uses less oil than a regular stir-fry, but the vegetables still quickly cook through....