Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to stream movies with friends and family online. Here's everything you need to know to use it.
Learning how to make ramen at home is easy, fast, and delicious. All you need is a few ingredients and a little bit of time to make the perfect bowl. Chef Nick Sorrentino of New York City’s Katana Kitten shares his favorite recipe.
Choosing fresh shellfish — oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, crab, lobster — can be a daunting task. According to chef Joe Lopez, it’s actually quite simple, as long as you use your senses and ask the right questions.
This compact dessert -- vanilla ice cream enrobed in a chocolate shell and presented in a handheld foil fold -- is a prime example of the value of simplicity.
How to cook bacon? From the oven to the stove to the microwave, we've included instructions for the three most common (and delicious) methods of cooking bacon.
It's never easy to have a serious conversation with a superior, but these tips will help, from sorting through your thoughts to scheduling the meeting and practicing your pitch until it’s perfect.
They’re crispy on the outside, they’re soft on the inside, they fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, they taste amazing with ketchup or mayo or whatever “secret sauce” you want to use ... yeah, we’re talking about tater tots.
Plant-based cooking is quickly shaping up to be the next big culinary phenomenon. With so many options in grocery stores for vegans or anyone wanting to dabble in plant-based eating, it was only a matter of time before celebrity chefs emerged with their takes on vegan dishes.
These psychiatrist-recommended techniques for getting over a fight will let you turn the lemons of human conflict into the lemonade of a happy relationship.
Ever thought about buying drinks for everyone in the bar? You can pull off this generous move without going broke (or embarrassing yourself). Here's the guide on how to do it right.
If you own an apartment, house, or riverfront RV, you could be funding all of your travels by renting out your own space. Here’s the low-down on becoming a professional and highly profitable Airbnb host.
Throughout the world, shopping is more interactive than most Westerners are accustomed to. Haggling is a way of life in just about every developing country. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare to haggle like a pro while traveling abroad.
Making friends as a grown-up is hard, but definitely not impossible. Here are some tried and true tips and tricks for putting yourself out there and building your social circle as an adult.
A staple dish in Hawaii, loco moco is a delicious breakfast composed of rice, egg, hamburger, and more. Learn how to make it using Eric Silverstein's recipe from his book, The Peached Tortilla.
We asked top chefs for their tips on how to prepare an excellent steak tartare. We have one classic and one creative recipe for this so-rare-it's-raw dish.
Chef Kristine Mana-ay keeps it classic Italian in the kitchen of her New York City restaurant Il Principe, and now she's sharing her delicious and authentic recipe for lasagna bolognese.
The tiny cousin of the chicken is a delicious option for when you want a single serving. Here’s how to cook Cornish game hens in one delicious chef-inspired recipe.
Despite the fears of our inner middle-schooler, asking someone out doesn’t have to be sweat-inducing. With the right mindset, you can approach your long-time crush or a stranger with a greater likelihood of getting a date. Here are tips from two of the most successful dating coaches in New York City.
Knowing how to strike the right tone in written correspondence is a vital skill whether you’re writing a love letter or a letter of resignation. To help you stay on the right track, we’ve put together this guide on how to write a letter for any situation.
It's the holiday season and that means you have to wrap some — or maybe a sleighful — of presents. In case you've forgotten (or never learned how), we've put together a fun video to teach you the basics of how to wrap a present.
James Beard Award-winning chef Alon Shaya of the modern Israeli restaurant Safta shares how to make latkes with apple butter and salmon roe ikra so we can enjoy "glorified hash browns" through the new year.
The CEO of Casa Noble, Jose “Pepe” Hermosillo, helps us pair foods like pizza, ice cream, and burgers with the perfect tequila expression from the brand. We hope you're hungry.
Before the cold weather comes, your grilling gear should be properly cleaned and stored. Here's are three easy steps for winterizing our grill, as well as additional safety tips for gas grills.
Having dumped and been dumped, we're going to tell you how to break up with someone. All people are different and all relationships are different, but there remains a cardinal set of principles and do-nots that can help you walk away from a breakup without feeling like the bad guy.
Spaghetti squash has all the yummy qualities you love about other squash varieties and its noodle texture makes it a perfect delivery vessel for your favorite pasta recipes. To get the most out of this unique vegetable, preparation is key. Find out how to cook spaghetti squash in our step-by-step guide.
Empanada royalty Lorena Cantarovici, founder and head chef at Maria Empanada in Denver, teaches us the secret of making perfect empanadas with only five ingredients: the Caprese empanada.
When you're chopping meat and vegetables in the kitchen, how you hold your knife is as important as the cut you use. We asked Eytan Zias, owner of Portland Knife House, to show us how to property use a chef's knife (with demos on one of the most difficult veggies: an onion).
With the right tools, you can clean a shrimp as easily as you can open a beer. Our video guide breaks down the steps on how to easily peel and devein shrimp.
Amateur road racing is one of the most expensive hobbies out there, but it's also one of the most rewarding. In this two-part feature, we'll outline how to get started and what to expect from your first race.
Air duct cleaning is totally worth it. Having your air ducts cleaned, especially before winter, can help you breathe easier, dust less, even save some cash.
Looking to buy a blazer, but aren't sure what to look for? Check out these tips from Alex Wilcox of Lord Willy's to learn how to choose the perfect blazer