Should you add salt to pasta water? The short answer is yes, you absolutely should! But what exactly does salt do to pasta? And how salty should pasta water be? We answer these questions and more — ...

"Salty as the sea?" We don't think so. For every 1 pound of pasta and 5 to 6 quarts of water add 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Salting pasta water reduces stickiness and adds flavor to the pasta ...

Despite its convenience, oatmeal is often dismissed as overly bland -- but it doesn't have to stay that way. The secret to flavorful oatmeal could simply depend on if and when you're salting your dish ...

Whether you’re cooking lasagna for a family-friendly Sunday night dinner or whipping up a quick 30-minute meal, you’ve probably heard chefs (or even your own nonna!) say that you should salt your ...