Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Thanksgiving has a reputation for endless ...

Grilled shrimp on skewers sit on a black slab plate with lettuce and marinated tomatoes - Jacek Chabraszewski/Shutterstock While delicious, shrimp are prone to ...

Brining your bird prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a deliciously moist and flavor-packed Thanksgiving turkey. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Brining is similar to marinating, but is ...

You can quickly pickle jalapeños in 30 minutes with a basic brine of vinegar, water, and salt. Pickled jalapeños will keep for at least two weeks stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Use ...

A well-seasoned dish requires little more than salt. Spices, herbs and sauces are essential for boosts of flavor, but at a basic level, salt has the power to transform a dish from bland to flavorful.

Brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding flavor. Brining your Thanksgiving turkey prior to cooking will help ensure you end up with a ...