Go ahead and wing it!

Here's how to rely less on recipes and become a better cook. Plus: whip up recipes with a can of black beans and essential cooking tools everyone needs. Here's How To Rely Less On Recipes And Become A Better Cook Cooking without an exact recipe can be scary. But if you stick to a few simple rules, you can slowly start to experiment with confidence.   15 Easy Meals You Can Whip Up With A Can Of Black Beans A can of black beans is one of the most versatile grocery store items. Make everything from veggie burgers to hearty soups with these recipes.   25 Essential Cooking Tools Every Cook Needs In Their Kitchen Seriously, what are you doing if you don't have a y-peeler by now?! Make sure your kitchen is stocked with all the essentials in this round-up.     More From BuzzFeed   Go On A Global Street Food Crawl To Discover Your Perfect Trip   28 Tweets About Food That'll Crack You Up And Make You Hungry   11 Southeast Asian Desserts You Have To Try This Summer   18 Things That'll Give You Intense Flashbacks To Summer Days When You Were A Kid   19 Funny Tweets By Parents Who Are Just Barely Hanging On   19 Pictures That Prove We Waste Way Too Much Freaking Plastic     Do you know someone who would love the Tasty newsletter? Tell them to sign up here!     View our privacy notice and cookie policy.   BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. Unsubscribe

Cook like the professionals

You'll love these 12 little cooking habits that you should steal from prep cooks. Plus: 18 little things you're doing that piss restaurant employees off. 12 Little Cooking Habits You Should Steal From Prep Cooks Prep cooks are definitely the unsung heroes of the restaurant industry, which means they have some super practical tricks up their sleeves for making cooking easier.   18 Little Things You're Doing That Piss Restaurant Employees Off We bet you've probably done a thing or two on this list. But it's okay! Now you know how to stay on your waiter's good side.    14 Absolutely Delicious Ways To Use A Spiralizer Whether you have a spiralizer sitting at home or are considering buying one, you definitely want to bookmark these recipes!     More From BuzzFeed   Here's The Deal With Starbucks' Strawless Lids   18 Reasons Why Breakfast Is The Best Meal Of The Day   How Many Breads Have You Tried From Around The World?   50 McDonald's Menu Items You Won't Find In America   Could You Survive A Night In Buckingham Palace As Meghan Markle?   Go Out For Brunch And We'll Guess If You're In Your 20s Or 30s     We're taking a break on Monday for Memorial Day, but we'll be back on Wednesday with your regularly scheduled Tasty content!     View our privacy notice and cookie policy.   BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. Unsubscribe

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It's getting hot in here 🔥

So don't turn on that stove! Instead, follow these tips for cooking when it's too hot outside. Plus: how to get the most out of your food in the kitchen.   We’ve updated our privacy notice and cookie policy. Learn more about cookies, including how to disable them, and find out how we collect your personal data and what we use it for. Show privacy notice and cookie policy.     12 Tips For Cooking When It's Way Too Hot Outside​ Don't even think of firing up that oven or stovetop! Instead, keep it cool with these smart ways to cook during the upcoming summer months.     25 Holy Grail Kitchen Gadgets That Live Up To The Hype Yes, you really do need a microplane and a silicone baking mat! These products for every budget will make your cooking so much better instantly.   12 Expert Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Food In The Kitchen​​ We talked to farmers about how they make the most of their farm-fresh ingredients in the kitchen, and we think you'd seriously benefit from applying some of these tips to your kitchen.     More From BuzzFeed   17 Meghan Markle Food Facts You'll Want To Share At Your Next Party   Attention Food Lovers: Amazon Is Having A Big Sale On KitchenAid Mixers   15 Coffee Shops That Are Literally Already Living In 3018   17 Products If You're Obsessed With Condiments, Sauces, And Marinades   Book That Vacation, Because Here Are 28 Things You'll Want To Wear On A Tropical Island   Here's What People On Amazon Are Buying Right Now     Do you know someone who would love the Tasty newsletter? Tell them to sign up here!     BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. Unsubscribe