Charcuterie is one of the best dishes to serve to a crowd, but you can make a picnic display even more impressive by ...

Fortunately, there's a chef-approved hack to peel a whole head of garlic in seconds, and yes, it involves a mason jar. To ...

Another important factor to consider is the lid. Mason jar lids come in two main types: two-piece lids with a separate ring and flat top, and one-piece lids with a built-in screw-on top.

Freeze this bad boy for a few hours until it's nice and solid. Scoop it out of the mason jar when the time is up, top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy — quick, before it melts!

But can we remind you about mason-jar salads? That's right — many people ... and the more sliminess-prone ingredients toward the top (your lettuces and croutons). Not only does layering your ...

3. Spread mashed beans into bottom of each small Mason jar. Top with a little cheddar, then scallions, tomato mixture, avocado mixture, sour cream and olives. (Alternatively, layer all ingredients ...

The Mason jar can even be used to serve oatmeal -- though other containers might be better suited for this particular stunt. Lew Robertson/Corbis The glass container with a screw-on metal top ...