Learn how long winter squash can be stored, the best storage methods, and variety-specific tips for acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash to reduce waste and keep squash fresh longer.
Category: Cooking Methods & Food Reviews
The Onion Family Explained: 6 Powerful Vegetables That Transform Everyday Cooking
Discover the onion family, including onions, garlic, shallots, leeks, chives, and scallions. Learn how each vegetable is used, cooked, and paired with recipes for maximum flavor.
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Top 12 Most Viewed Recipes of 2025 on Cook Plate Fork – Reader Favorites You Loved
Discover the top 12 most viewed recipes of 2025 on Cook Plate Fork, featuring reader favorites you loved and returned to again and again.
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Guide To Cooking With Salt
This Guide to Cooking with Salt explains why salt matters, how to use it properly, when to add it, and how to avoid common mistakes—so your food tastes balanced and intentional every time.
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Fruit-Based Seasonings You Use Every Day Without Even Realizing It
Discover the surprising truth about common seasonings. Learn which everyday spices are actually fruit-based and how they shape the flavors you cook with.
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10 Powerful Reasons Why This Is The Safest Spot In Your Fridge For Storing Meat
Meat is highly perishable, and harmful bacteria thrive when it isn’t kept cold enough. That’s exactly why learning the safest spot in your fridge for storing meat is so important.
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When the Air Gets Cold, Bake Cookies: The Sweetest Fall Tradition
Celebrate chilly weather with the timeless tradition of baking cookies. Discover cozy baking inspiration and seven irresistible cookie recipes perfect for crisp Fall days.
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Your Complete Guide to Kale: From Market to Table
Kale is a versatile leafy green that has become a staple in modern cooking, with its culinary applications ranging from simple side dishes to complex salads and soups.
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The Complete Guide to Leeks: From Market to Table
The white and light green sections are typically used in cooking, while the dark green tops are often reserved for enhancing stocks.
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To Peel or Not to Peel — That’s the Sweet Potato Question
Before you roast or mash a sweet potato into your next dish, there’s always that quiet kitchen question: to peel or not to peel?
