If you're laboring over a package of fresh chicken, wondering if you should wash it or not, the science is pretty clear. While raw chicken can cause food-borne illness, particularly cold E coli if consumed without cooking thoroughly, washing chicken before cooking won't make it any safer. The USDA suggests that the opposite is true and that washing your chicken could increase the risk of foodborne illness via cross-contamination.

Should You Rinse Chicken Before Cooking It?

Before there was “girl dinner,” there was the cold plate, an assembly of prepared foods ideal for eating when it is simply too damn hot outside to cook. This is no cheese board, sandwich, or salad—a good cold plate combines a few different items to make a meal. Typically served for lunch (although it makes a fine summer supper), a plate will often include a mayo-based salad or three, some fresh fruits and vegetables, crackers or bread, and other add-ons, like pickles, deviled eggs, or slices of deli meat. It can be fancy, or cobbled together with whatever’s left in the fridge.

This Is The Best Way To Make A Cold Plate, According To Our Readers

Grilling during July and August is peak summer joy, not to mention a great way to keep the temperature down in your home. The grill is as versatile a cooking tool as any, perfect for making steak, burgers, chicken, veggies and many types of seafood, but there are some foods that just don't work so well when cooked over the grates.

Not Grate: 7 Foods You Should Never Cook Directly on a Grill

Growing up, I’ll admit, I was tuna-salad-averse. The tuna salad of my childhood was heavy on the mayo, full of unexpected chunks of celery, and light on salt. As an adult, however (with a seemingly endless need to incorporate protein into my diet), I found myself returning to that once-feared, now-beloved canned fish.

My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Tuna Salad (It's Already in Your Fridge)

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If your freezer is a bit bare, or you're bored with the usual meals, here are the foods our experts recommend you freeze -- and cook straight from frozen.

Experts Recommend Cooking These Frozen Foods Straight From The Freezer

If the only thing better than a piping hot box of pizza from your favorite spot is a cold, leftover slice of the exact same pizza straight from the refrigerator, you, too, may have wondered: how long does pizza actually last in the fridge?. It turns out there are a...

How Long Does Pizza Last In The Fridge?

Canned soup is a major time saver when you want a quick and comforting meal. Just open the can, heat it up, and you have yourself a homey lunch or dinner in just minutes. Plus, there are tons of foods that can be upgraded with canned soup, from potatoes to chicken, and mac and cheese. With so many canned soups on the market, how do you choose the best possible soups to stock your pantry with?

The Best And Worst Canned Soups To Buy At The Grocery Store

Biscuits are a classic and delicious food that you can serve in many different ways, you can eat them any time of the day, too. You can buy many ready-made biscuits from the store, but if you want them tastier, cheaper, and homemade, check out this easy recipe by Cara’s Recipes on YouTube.

How to Make 7Up Biscuits from Scratch

I don’t know about you, but cleaning baking sheets is one of those chores my husband and I put off more than we should. Big, cumbersome, and greasy, baking sheets can be a pain to clean and dry off. To make the job a bit easier, we tapped two...

3 Ways To Clean Dirty Baking Sheets So They Look Brand New

Peanut butter is part of the starting lineup of the pantry staple essentials in our Test Kitchen and nearly every BHG editor’s home. Although we fell in love with it as kiddos as part of PB&Js (sans-crust at the time, of course), we’ve grown to adore featuring peanut butter in both sweet and savory dishes. A spoonful is all it takes to transform a bowl of morning oats or quinoa from boring to day-brightening. We also rely on it often to star in cookies, Reese’s copycat cups, cozy peanut stews, and beyond.

Does Peanut Butter Need to Be Refrigerated? Settle the Pantry vs. Fridge Debate

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It can be extremely disappointing to head out to your garden, only to see that the juicy tomatoes you've been growing all season seem to be cracked. Split tomatoes occur as the fruit ripens, but is it safe to eat a split tomato? We chatted with Alabama-based registered dietitian Chelsea Edwards to get the answers.

Is It Really Okay To Eat A Split Tomato?

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So, you're stuck at home without a key recipe ingredient. Why not save the gas money and try whipping up a container of heavy cream yourself?

How to make heavy cream at home with only two ingredients

When it comes to storage, odds are you have a collection of plastic containers on standby in your home. While these products make tough, cost-effective solutions, sometimes they're not the best for the items you're actually putting inside. Here are 11 items experts say you should never store in plastic containers, and what the best storage substitutes are.

11 Things You Should Never Store In Plastic Containers, According To Experts

As the season shifts, so do our closet staples. Even though we're still in the throes of summer, crisp autumn days are just around the corner, so we have to prepare for the transitional weather ahead. There's plenty from your summer wardrobe that you can repurpose, but we also found a slew of versatile new styles from Ree Drummond’s The Pioneer Woman that won't break the bank.

The Pioneer Woman Just Dropped 78 New Fall Fashion Items At Walmart—And Prices Are As Low As $4

Vintage Pyrex is made with a unique glass material that’s able to withstand radical temperature changes—hence its popularity to this day. But instead of tracking down original vintage Pyrex in bins at garage sales, flea markets, and estate sales, I’d rather snatch up this set of modern, vintage-esque Pyrex mixing bowls crafted in the same glass and priced at a steal for just $35. Sure, it’s a contemporary version of classic Pyrex through Amazon, but it’s an aesthetic approach and functional must-have for any kitchen.

This Set Of 3 Vintage-Esque Pyrex Mixing Bowls Looks Straight Out Of Grandma’s Kitchen—And It’s $35

Grumpy addresses a myth about coffee grounds. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe on deer whiners. "Some well-meaning environmentalist in a national publication said, 'We should fling our coffee grounds into our flower beds and recycle them.' Is this true or will it hurt something I value? I throw junk mail in the trash and I don't feel guilty." - Anthony.

Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plant Growth?

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Prince William isn’t coming across in the best light in Robert Jobson’s bombshell new book Catherine, The Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen. 
Not only has it been revealed that the Prince of Wales spoke to the late Queen ...

Meghan Markle Reportedly Told Prince William To 'Take Your Finger Out Of My Face' During Heated Conversation About Kate Middleton, New Book Claims

As a writer who covers fashion and beauty products, I often come across so many cute and trendy items that I’m tempted to buy for myself, but typically, self-control (and my bank account) stops me from hitting “add to cart.” Yet when I discovered this snail-print crossbody bag on sale at the Coach Outlet for a huge 75 percent off recently, I couldn’t resist snagging one for myself—and I’m so, so glad I did.

This Snail-Print Crossbody From the Coach Outlet Is My Go-To Bag—And It’s 75% Off

Skywatchers! The highly anticipated supermoon will peak tomorrow, Monday, August 19, at 2:26 PM EDT, with visibility being the best after sunset. The Moon will appear full for three days, from Sunday to Wednesday. A supermoon occurs when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth during its orbit, appearing larger and brighter. This supermoon will be followed by three more supermoons in September, October, and November. The Old Farmer’s Almanac details specific moonrise times for ZIP codes across the U.S.

This Year’s First Supermoon, Which Appears Bigger and Brighter, Will Peak on Monday, August 19

While vitamin D is most known for its role in bone health, there are vitamin D receptors throughout the body—including the brain. And there’s no shortage of research showing that vitamin D plays a role in memory and even mood. But scientists are now trying to hone in...

Research Shows Vitamin D May Lower Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s By 17%

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You Might Be Storing Raw Meat In The Wrong Place—Here's Where To Keep It In The Fridge

Many of us strive for a perfectly organized fridge, and it’s a worthy goal. An organized fridge can help cut down on food waste and make...

You Might Be Storing Raw Meat In The Wrong Place—Here's Where To Keep It In The Fridge

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