Our guide for how to wash lettuce will coach you through getting your greens salad-readyand keeping them crunchy. Bagged salads, romaine lettuce, and spinach have been frequent stars of food recall alerts in recent years. Here’s how to wash lettuce if you, too, swear by your spinner. Credit: Andy Lyons Change the water in the bowl and rewash the bunch, if you notice any remaining gritty pieces. When the refrigerator is set to about 35 to 38 F, unwashedgreens generally lastabout 7 to 10 days....

Should you rinse them right away after bringing them home or wait until youre ready to cook? The average American eats 124 pounds of potatoes each year, according toIdaho Potato. And today, were going back to basics and explaining how to wash potatoes. Should you rinse immediately after bringing potatoes home, as we advise withbananas? Can any tools make the task easier? Is it wise to wash after boiling? Sarah Brekke, M....

A washing machine provides a convenient solution to remove dirt and odors from shoes for a routine refresh. Place the laces and insoles in one mesh laundry bag and the shoes in another. Do not use fabric softener, as it can leave a residue on the shoes. Credit:Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Avoid using hot water, as it can cause colors to fade or bleed. Allow Shoes to Air Dry After washing, allow the shoes toair dry....

From vinegar soaks to baking soda sprinkles to produce washes; heres what actually works. Or if you like, our Test Kitchen has also had successstoring strawberriesin a sealedmason jar. When to Wash Strawberries As we mentioned, its best to store strawberries in their unwashed glory. Credit:4kodiak / Getty Images Additional moisture encourages mold growth and the breakdown of the fruit, Brekke says. If possible, wash strawberries just before serving. Do Any of Those Viral Hacks For How to Wash Strawberries Actually Work?...

Hand Laundering Is Ideal Bathing suits are bestwashed by hand, rather than in the washing machine. If you must put swimwear in the dryer, use a no heat cycle. Drying a bathing suit flat, rather than hanging it to drip-dry, will prevent it from stretching out. Credit:Nine OK/Getty Images Prevent and Treat Yellowing in Light-Colored Suits Exposure to sun, chlorine, sunblock, etc. can cause problems in white or light-colored suits, too....

Letting clothes dry out a bit before putting them in the hamper can help to prevent this. Cold water also prevents shrinking, and can help to slow fading in dark or brightly colored clothing. Additionally, that coating can diminish the moisture-wicking properties of workout gear. Credit:Getty Images / olegkalina Never Use Chlorine Bleach Gym clothes, even white ones, should never be washed withchlorine bleach. Bleach is too harsh for delicate workout gear, and over time will break down the elastic....

Protect your hot tub from freezing temperatures to keep it in working condition. The most important part of readying your hot tub for cold weather is removing every bit of water. Ensure your hose can reach this spot. Credit:Bob Stefko Safety Considerations Water and electricity dont mix. Double-check the hot tub to confirm it doesnt have any power to it. Turn off the hot tub and turn off the power at the breaker once more....

Find out how to successfully and safely install a single-pole light switch. Proper safety precautions are essential whenever a DIYer works with electricity. If you have afuse box, remove the associated fuse rather than flipping a breaker panel switch. Credit:Getty Images / Jose Luis Pelaez Inc Then, run a second two-wire cable from the switch to the light fixture. When replacing an existing light switch, remove the faceplate for better access to test the connected wires....

Simple shortcuts like usingfrozen roasted sweet potatoeshelps speed up the cooking process. If you want to round out your breakfast, serve it up withfresh fruit. What Is Huevos Rancheros? Credit:Kelsey Hansen Ourvegetarian versionis packed with sweet potatoes, pinto beans, eggs, and avocado. Rather than mix the tortilla into the skillet, we’re serving it alongside. vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes. Cook, stirring once, until completely heated through, about 7 minutes....

This delicious hummingbird layer cake is filled with tropical favorites like pineapple, bananas, and coconut. Top it off with a luscious caramel frosting, and you won’t have a single slice leftover! Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour 2cupssugar 2tsp.baking powder 1tsp.salt 12tsp.baking soda 12tsp.ground cinnamon 2cupsmashed ripe bananas 1(8-oz. Credit: Blaine Moats Lightly grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan. In an extra-large bowl stir together first six ingredients (through cinnamon). Stir in bananas, pineapple, oil, eggs, coconut, and vanilla just until combined....

Its better than Olive Garden, if you ask me! But 2024 was the year that home cooks really pushed the boundaries of what cottage cheese couldand couldntdo. From cottage cheese ice cream tocottage cheese flatbread, these creativecottage cheese recipesraked in millions of views. The videos were popular, but the recipes? Those delivered varying levels of success when our recipe developers put them through their paces in our Test Kitchen. Ive eaten this sauce at least twice per week since then!...

Skip the broth and add this unexpected ingredient instead, Barefoot Contessa suggests. So what makes this soup special? Its so satisfying and good for you, Ina explains in an early-2024social mediapost. Credit:Grant Webster I love how the hint of curry powder balances the sweetness of the squash and apples. Ina Gartens butternut squash soup follows a similar workflow to many Ive tried before. Build an aromatic flavor base, simmer the star ingredients, and blend them once everything is tender....

Honestly, a photo of these short ribs should be included with the comfort food entry in the encyclopedia. (A splash of that good vanilla makes my morning Greek yogurt taste like such a treat!) This is far from the first time Ina has shared her adoration for this saucy and cozycomfort food recipe. Credit:Grant Webster Last fall, the folks atTODAYasked Ina to dish about her dream dinner party. Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true....