The Easy Way To Make Sushi Without A Bamboo Mat
This super easy rolling method can help you make all your favorite sushi rolls without a bamboo mat, and some other techniques deliver great results, too.
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Ever Wonder Why Halloumi Is Squeaky?
In order for cheeses like halloumi and unaged, low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella to squeak, they need to be low in acid to begin with, and young. -
Make Ice Cream Boozy At Home With Just One Easy Step
If you want to turn your ice cream into a tasty adult treat, you don't need a blender. All you need is the liquor and the tub of ice cream itself. -
What Is Cowboy Coffee?
Cowboys (and girls and, well, general cowfolk) often don't get to take much with them out in the field, and so cowboy coffee was born out of necessity. -
For The Best Béchamel Sauce, Break Out Your Griddle
While you can make a solid béchamel sauce on the stove, it's so much easier (and less likely to burn) when you use the indirect heat of a griddle. -
Here's Why Some People Don't Eat Rice During Passover
During Passover, much of the Ashkenazi community (Jews who relocated to Central and Eastern Europe) refrain from eating rice as well as leavened bread. But why? -
The Strange Breakfast Marilyn Monroe Ate Every Single Day
Marilyn Monroe was as glamorous as they came but her choice of breakfast - not so much. Here's what the Hollywood star would eat every single day. -
The Historic Reason Bagels Have A Hole In The Center
It's true that a bagel would just look wrong without the hole, but the true purpose of this iconic feature has both historical and culinary significance. -
How To Reheat Lasagna In The Oven For Crispy, Bubbly Results
Before you reach for the microwave, turn to your oven for bubbly and crispy reheated lasagna that won't leave you with cold spots or burnt noodles. -
The 3-2-1 Method You Should Know For A Better Passover Brisket
We know, we know -- your Bubbe always braised the brisket, but you're missing out if you don't try the 3-2-1 smoking method for your Pesach Seder. -
Ina Garten Cuts Her Bagel Into Thirds, And You Should Try It Too
Want to make your bagel easier to bite, or do you simply want to stuff more filling into your bagel? Then you need to try Ina Garten's trick for slicing bagels. -
The Origin Of The Rusty Nail — Frank Sinatra's Go-To Cocktail
Frank Sinatra's go-to cocktail order, the Rusty Nail, carries an air of mystery in its name, its possible origin story, and even one of its key ingredients. -
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Homemade Broth
Making broth is not a hugely difficult thing to do -- but there are some mistakes you'll want to avoid. Adding too much salt is just one of them. -
Ditch The Oven For Better Baked Sweet Potatoes
Plot twist: You can "bake" things in an air fryer! Sweet potatoes take forever to cook in an oven, so break out the air fryer for a tasty side in half the time. -
How Long You Have To Drink A Box Of Wine After Opening It
Boxed wine tends to be more affordable than bottled varieties, is available in larger quantities, and can last for up to six weeks after being opened. -
The Easiest Way To Thin Out Melted Chocolate
If your chocolate becomes a little too thick to use after melting, you can thin it by adding some cocoa butter to enhance its texture and final appearance. -
24 Pasta Recipes For Easy Weeknight Dinners
Busy evenings leading to kitchen burnout? We've got you covered. These easy weeknight pasta recipes are satisfying, delicious, and ready in no time. -
Elevate Your Espresso Martini With The Airy Elegance Of A Soufflé
The only drink more fun than an espresso martini is a version with a soufflé-like topping, and though it looks almost magical, it's not too hard to make. -
Open Stubborn Jars Easily With The Back Of Your Knife
Got a stubborn jar that won't open no matter how you twist and turn the lid? You don't need a fancy gadget to get it open: just a knife is required. -
Are Aluminum Bottles The Eco-Friendly Solution To Wine's High Carbon Footprint?
While the standard for wine delivery has long been glass bottles, one company is looking to change that with aluminum bottles made for the environment. -
Why It Pays To Brew Coffee In A Percolator
Percolators have been around for 50-plus years and, although more modern options have become available, it still pays to brew coffee this way. -
The Origin Story Of The Mojito
The first evidence of the modern version of the mojito is found at Sloppy Joe's, the Havana nightspot that featured it in its souvenir menu book in 1931. -
Finish Chicken Noodle Soup With Vodka For Unrivaled Flavor
It might sound odd, but vodka can make the taste and aroma of your chicken noodle soup even more comforting and irresistible, without being distracting. -
Make-Ahead Mushroom Egg Bites Recipe
Make-ahead mushroom egg bites are a nutritious breakfast you can prepare in advance. A combination of eggs, veggies, and cheese, these pack plenty of flavor. -
Swap Your Grilled Cheese Bread For Garlic Naan And Thank Us Later
Swapping out your usual sliced white bread is a super easy way to instantly upgrade your grilled cheese, and there's no better alternative than garlic naan. -
Audrey Hepburn's Absolute Favorite Pasta Dish
Audrey Hepburn had an appetite both for life and good food, but her favorite? A simple but elegant spaghetti al pomodoro featuring tomatoes from her garden. -
Nashville Hot Chicken Got Its Start Over A Bad Breakup
Nashville hot chicken is a popular dish that's served all over the country today but it got its start in the Tennessee city after a bad breakup inspired revenge
