In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto shares 36 hacks for your fruit. From how to cut mango, pomegranate, watermelon, citrus, and avocado to storing ...

Take a good look at your mango. Can you see and feel the large "cheeks" on each side? This is where most of the flesh will be. Lay the mango down on its side, oriented so both cheek sides are hovering ...

Mangos are a favorite tropical fruit for a reason. Their sweet flavor and firm but juicy texture make them perfect on top of yogurt, mixed into fruit salad, or added to a fruit smoothie. Plus, eating ...

Mangos contain a large, flat pit that clings to the fruit, making it difficult to remove. Use a knife to separate the fruit from the pit and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. You can also peel mango ...

Sidney Stevens is a writer and editor for magazines, websites, and books, with a focus on health and environmental issues. Mangoes bring their tropical goodness to everything from salads to salsa to ...

If you've ever tasted the sweet, tropical goodness of a perfectly ripe mango, you know it can be a blissful experience. Unfortunately, cutting one can be sticky, slippery and even slightly unsafe if ...

There's nothing like the simple pleasure of a juicy slice of watermelon or pineapple on a hot summer's day. What's not so nice? Struggling to cut it. We asked Pamela Salzman, chef and author of ...

There’s just something about summer that brings on cravings for endless servings of fruit. Nothing hits the spot on a hot day better than some cold, sweet and hydrating watermelon or pineapple or ...

Mangos taste amazing, but they're a tricky—and potentially dangerous—fruit to dig into. (Mango cutting-related accidents actually send lots of people to the ER!) Blame the awkward shape of both the ...

When the time comes to crown the world’s greatest fruit, it will be hard to argue against the mango. It’s got it all — a slippery, juicy lustiness; intriguing, inspiring aromas of everything good and ...