What It Actually Means To 'Sweat' Your Vegetables
Sweating vegetables is a quick but crucial step in recipes for soups, braises, stir-fries, and more, and it's not the same as sauteing nor caramelizing.
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The Knife Trick That Lets You Know When Fish Is Perfectly Cooked
If you don't have a thermometer to test the doneness of fish, it's super easy to use a butter knife or even a cake skewer to judge the internal temperature. -
For The Fluffiest Mashed Potatoes, Don't Boil Them In Water
If you want super fluffy mashed potatoes but you are boiling the starchy veggie, you're doing it wrong. Here's why steaming them works better. -
A Little Oil Is All You Need To Make Turkey Bacon Crispy
When cooked correctly with just a touch of oil, turkey bacon is a crispy breakfast delight. If you use too much oil, it can be a soggy mess. -
The Best Way To Clean Celery So You Don't Have Those Annoying Strings
Love celery but hate all those annoying strings that come with it? The good news is there's an easy way to clean the veggie that removes them in the process. -
The Foolproof Way Bobby Flay Finishes His Pasta Dishes
Even before Bobby Flay, chef and griller extraordinaire, adds sauce to his pasta, he finishes it with these two ingredients to help the sauce stick. -
What To Keep In Mind If You're Glazing Your Own Bacon
Nothing beats a breakfast that includes a side of glazed bacon, but to get things tasting just perfect, don't overlook this one thing when cooking. -
How To Make An Easy Peanut Butter Fudge With Just 2 Ingredients
Fudge is a tasty treat, but making it from scratch can be somewhat of a pain. However, with just two ingredients, you can make something truly divine. -
Yuzu Kosho Is The Savory Ingredient You Need To Add To Spaghetti Sauce
Yuzu kosho is a fermented paste made from yuzu rind and green chilies, but when mixed into pasta sauce, it brings out of this world dimension. -
How Long Does It Take To Bake Spaghetti Squash?
Cooking a spaghetti squash can be intimidating. Luckily, whether you use the oven, microwave, or Instant Pot, it's done in less than an hour. -
The 3 Types Of Sauce Ree Drummond Adds To Elevate Her Baked Spaghetti
If you want the perfect baked spaghetti, follow Ree Drummond's advice and incorporate these three sauces for the perfectly elevated dish everyone will love. -
Think Twice Before Using Ricotta Cheese In These Dishes
Though ricotta cheese is delicious and appropriate in foods like ravioli, it does not have a place in some other foods, like pizza, quiche, and mac and cheese. -
Chicken Vs Duck Eggs: What's The Flavor Difference?
Chicken and duck eggs look similar at first glance, but duck eggs have a different taste, texture, and size that definitely makes them different to cook with. -
The Healthiest And Unhealthiest Ways To Cook Potatoes
Who doesn't love a good potato? And because there are so many ways to make potatoes, let's take a look at what might be healthy and unhealthy prep options. -
The Best Way To Clean Smelt Fish
Smelt are bite-sized, mild-flavored fish that are best served lightly dredged and deep-fried. Before you fry them, make sure to clean them for the best taste. -
Giada De Laurentiis' Pasta Cupcakes Add A New Twist To Leftovers
One of the best (and easiest) ways to repurpose your pasta leftovers is to take them and turn them into pasta cupcakes, a la Giada De Laurentiis. -
How To Make A Refreshing Summer Fruit Mousse With Just 2 Ingredients
For a fully customizable fruit mousse that takes almost no effort to make and won't weigh you down with rich eggs and cream, try this two-ingredient formula. -
How To Transform Ice Cream Into Soft Serve
When the hankering for soft serve strikes, you don't need to be beholden to the random occurrence of an ice cream truck appearing -- you can make it yourself. -
15 Secret Ingredients A Home Chef Recommends For The Best Shepherd's Pie
It's quite easy to elevate your sheperd's pie, and these creative ingredient ideas from our expert are sure to have you running to the kitchen to try them. -
The Best Way To Reheat Brisket So That It Stays Juicy
Brisket is an incredible dinner but with such a big slab of meat, you may have leftovers. Here's how to reheat them and keep things tender and juicy. -
A Home Chef Gives Us 13 Ways To Upgrade Boxed Pancake Mix
Why not punch up that boxed pancake mix with a variety of ingredients? From chocolate to mayo, we've got all the ways right here. Batter up! -
The Umami-Packed Sauce You Should Splash Into Canned Baked Beans
If you're looking to switch up your side dish game, try adding this special addition to your next batch of canned baked beans for a burst of umami. -
Pistachio Coffee Syrup Is Way Easier To Make Than You Might Think
If you fell in love with Starbucks' pistachio lattes or had a pistachio coffee when visiting Sicily, you'll be happy to learn the syrup is easy to make at home. -
Can And Should You Cook Fish In The Microwave?
Microwaving fish might seem inferior to cooking it in more traditional ways, but this appliance offers some unique advantages and a ton of convenience. -
The Breadcrumb Alternative Ree Drummond Uses For Better Meatballs
The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, knows how to make a tasty and filling dish -- and her meatballs are no exception, even without breadcrumbs. -
Can You Freeze Leftover Pizza Dough?
Wasting homemade pizza dough is a crime, so find out the best ways to freeze it so it retains its quality, plus how to defrost it for the best results. -
14 Insider Tricks Restaurants Use To Make The Most Delicious Mushrooms
Mushrooms are more than just fungi - they're delicious ingredients worthy of a fine-dining preparation. Here are the ways restaurants prepare their mushrooms.
