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Ingredients

For the Shiniest Cookie Icing, Meringue Powder Is a Must

Thanks to this shelf-stable ingredient, you’ll have the prettiest cookies at the swap.

Fiori di Sicilia Is the Floral, Aromatic Flavor of the Holidays

Move over, vanilla—I’ve got a new favorite extract.

Everything You Need to Know About Evaporated Milk

This old-school pantry staple brings velvety texture to soups, makes decadent desserts, prevents curdling in milk-based sauces, and even tenderizes proteins.

What Are Bitters and Why Do They Make Drinks Better?

Transform your home bar game with this cocktail essential.

Where Did All the Apples Go?

There were once 17,000 varieties of apples in North America. Why have so many gone extinct?

The Best Substitutes for Brown Sugar

If you have a well-stocked pantry, you probably have a brown sugar substitute.

8 Types of Butter and How to Use Them

Cultured, compound, clarified—what’s the difference? Learn about the many types of butter and how to use them in your cooking and baking projects.