Food Editorial Team

Food Editorial Team

Food Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

Before You Cook: A Weekly Prep Checklist for Easier Weeknight Meals
Food

Before You Cook: A Weekly Prep Checklist for Easier Weeknight Meals

5 min read
Boiling vs. Simmering: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Food
Food

Boiling vs. Simmering: What the Difference Actually Means for Your Food

5 min read
Building a Flavor Base: Aromatics and Why They Come First
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Building a Flavor Base: Aromatics and Why They Come First

8 min read
Common Cooking Terms Decoded
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Common Cooking Terms Decoded

6 min read
Cooking With Dry Heat vs. Moist Heat
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Cooking With Dry Heat vs. Moist Heat

6 min read
Food Safety Myths That Could Actually Get You Sick
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Food Safety Myths That Could Actually Get You Sick

6 min read
How to Season Food Properly Throughout the Cooking Process
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How to Season Food Properly Throughout the Cooking Process

6 min read
Internal Temperatures and What They Mean for Safe, Well-Cooked Meat
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Internal Temperatures and What They Mean for Safe, Well-Cooked Meat

5 min read
Kitchen Equipment That Actually Earns Its Counter Space
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Kitchen Equipment That Actually Earns Its Counter Space

6 min read
Knife Skills Every Home Cook Should Know
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Knife Skills Every Home Cook Should Know

7 min read
Reading a Recipe Before You Start Cooking
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Reading a Recipe Before You Start Cooking

6 min read
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Four Elements of Balanced Cooking
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: The Four Elements of Balanced Cooking

9 min read
Stock, Broth, and Bouillon: What You're Actually Buying and Using
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Stock, Broth, and Bouillon: What You're Actually Buying and Using

7 min read
The Case for Mise en Place in a Home Kitchen
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The Case for Mise en Place in a Home Kitchen

5 min read
The Difference Between Sautéing, Pan-Frying, and Stir-Frying
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The Difference Between Sautéing, Pan-Frying, and Stir-Frying

7 min read
Why Your Onions Never Caramelize the Way Recipes Promise
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Why Your Onions Never Caramelize the Way Recipes Promise

5 min read
Building a Balanced Plate Without Following a Formal Diet
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Building a Balanced Plate Without Following a Formal Diet

6 min read
Eating Well on a Tight Schedule: Practical Strategies for Busy Weeks
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Eating Well on a Tight Schedule: Practical Strategies for Busy Weeks

6 min read
Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Aren't Getting Enough Of
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Fiber: The Nutrient Most Americans Aren't Getting Enough Of

8 min read
Grocery Shopping Habits That Make Balanced Eating Easier Over Time
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Grocery Shopping Habits That Make Balanced Eating Easier Over Time

6 min read
Hydration and Food: How What You Eat Affects Your Water Balance
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Hydration and Food: How What You Eat Affects Your Water Balance

8 min read
Macronutrients 101: Carbs, Protein, and Fat in Plain English
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Macronutrients 101: Carbs, Protein, and Fat in Plain English

8 min read
Nutrition Tracking: What It Can Reveal — and Where It Falls Short
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Nutrition Tracking: What It Can Reveal — and Where It Falls Short

6 min read
Plant-Based Eating: A Realistic Look at the Benefits and Trade-Offs
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Plant-Based Eating: A Realistic Look at the Benefits and Trade-Offs

6 min read
Popular Nutrition Claims That Science Doesn't Fully Support
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Popular Nutrition Claims That Science Doesn't Fully Support

6 min read
Protein Sources Side by Side: Animal vs. Plant Options Compared
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Protein Sources Side by Side: Animal vs. Plant Options Compared

6 min read
Reading a Menu Nutritionally: What to Look For When Eating Out
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Reading a Menu Nutritionally: What to Look For When Eating Out

6 min read
Sugar by Any Other Name: Recognizing Added Sugars on Ingredient Lists
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Sugar by Any Other Name: Recognizing Added Sugars on Ingredient Lists

5 min read
Vitamins and Minerals: A Practical Reference for Everyday Foods
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Vitamins and Minerals: A Practical Reference for Everyday Foods

6 min read
What the Nutrition Facts Label Is Actually Telling You
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What the Nutrition Facts Label Is Actually Telling You

8 min read
Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When Grain Is Processed
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Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: What Changes When Grain Is Processed

5 min read
Why Portion Size and Serving Size Are Not the Same Thing
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Why Portion Size and Serving Size Are Not the Same Thing

7 min read
Canned Beans vs. Dried Beans: Which One Should You Actually Use?
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Canned Beans vs. Dried Beans: Which One Should You Actually Use?

6 min read
Cold Brew Coffee Is Not Just Iced Coffee
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Cold Brew Coffee Is Not Just Iced Coffee

6 min read
Fermented Foods in the American Kitchen: What They Are and Why People Eat Them
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Fermented Foods in the American Kitchen: What They Are and Why People Eat Them

8 min read
Hot Sauce Culture in the United States: From Tabasco to Regional Craft Bottles
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Hot Sauce Culture in the United States: From Tabasco to Regional Craft Bottles

7 min read
Non-Alcoholic Drinks Worth Ordering at a Bar
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks Worth Ordering at a Bar

6 min read
Reading a Wine Label Without Feeling Lost
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Reading a Wine Label Without Feeling Lost

6 min read
Regional BBQ Styles Across America and What Sets Them Apart
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Regional BBQ Styles Across America and What Sets Them Apart

5 min read
Sourdough Starter: What It Is and How It Actually Works
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Sourdough Starter: What It Is and How It Actually Works

8 min read
Storing Fresh Herbs So They Actually Last the Week
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Storing Fresh Herbs So They Actually Last the Week

5 min read
The American Diner Menu: A Field Guide to Its Most Iconic Dishes
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The American Diner Menu: A Field Guide to Its Most Iconic Dishes

6 min read
The Difference Between Ale and Lager, Explained
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The Difference Between Ale and Lager, Explained

5 min read
The Truth About MSG in American Food
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The Truth About MSG in American Food

6 min read
Things Worth Knowing Before Eating Raw Oysters
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Things Worth Knowing Before Eating Raw Oysters

6 min read
What Makes a Dish 'Tex-Mex' Rather Than Mexican?
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What Makes a Dish 'Tex-Mex' Rather Than Mexican?

7 min read
Whole Milk, Oat Milk, Almond Milk: Understanding the Differences on the Shelf
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Whole Milk, Oat Milk, Almond Milk: Understanding the Differences on the Shelf

6 min read
Why Your Homemade Guacamole Turns Brown So Fast
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Why Your Homemade Guacamole Turns Brown So Fast

5 min read