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Food Fun & News Know when it’s OK to cut corners when you’re cooking—and when you might sacrifice safety and taste. How bad is it to boil instead of simmer? zoom-zoom/iStock Really Bad. A simmer consists of small yet constant pockets of bubbling and a few wisps of steam (roughly 180°F). A boil produces constant […]
This is so easy, you won’t believe the difference it’ll make in how your corn tastes. Skumer/Shutterstock It’s summer, which means it’s the best time of year to eat some delicious corn on the cob. If you’re having a barbecue, you might be making some grilled corn. But if you’re in the mood for traditional corn on […]
At best, you’re just doing what’s already been done. At worst, you’re potentially promoting the spread of bacteria. underverse/Shutterstock It makes a lot of sense that you’d want to wash the food you eat before cooking it. When it comes to what you’re putting in your body, the cleaner the better, right? Well, it would […]
Don’t assume your chicken is done just because you followed a recipe. Radu Dumitrescu/Shutterstock Chicken is an easy addition to almost any recipe. It’s also a cost-effective protein if you buy and roast a whole chicken instead of buying different cuts. The one tricky thing is making sure the meat isn’t still raw. Eating under-done […]
The problem: Crunchy rice Africa Studio/Shutterstock The solution: Make sure your lid is tight. If the lid of your rice pot doesn’t seal properly, steam will escape the pot rather than cooking your rice. An easy remedy is to lay a clean kitchen towel between the pot and lid to keep steam from getting out. […]
Recipes & Cooking These expert tips will not only help you turn out perfect pasta dishes every time, but they’ll also answer that age-old question: Should you throw a strand of pasta up against the wall to see if it’s done? Our experts kuvona/Shutterstock Pasta may just be the ultimate comfort food, except when it […]
Recipes & Cooking Hate it when chicken breasts are dry and tough? Tweak your technique to make sure your chicken stays juicy and delicious. Perfecting a family favorite Taste of Home Cooking the perfect chicken breast is a skill many home cooks aspire to have in their culinary toolbox. Chicken is versatile and affordable—and healthy, […]
For game days, everyone expects the best chicken wings. We have all the tips and tricks for golden brown deliciousness, plus three different dipping sauces that will impress absolutely everyone. Taste of Home Fun fact: Americans tackled roughly 1.35 billion chicken wings during the 2018 Super Bowl. (The math nerd in me figured out that if […]
Looking to sauté, sear and sizzle your way to healthier habits in the new year? Start with a meal kit subscription. Having perfectly-portioned, well-balanced, easy-to-cook meals delivered to your door ensures that you put Seamless on hold and instead commit to cooking several nights a week. In turn, that means you’ll always have something healthy […]
Dust off your slow-cooker this week! Stir up delicious Crock-Pot lentil soup, full of nutritious vegetables and sweet potato chunks. Add some crusty bread and you’ll have a tasty fall meal that will keep you warm as temperatures dip. Also this week, experiment with squash! Try a bright-orange kabocha squash in a spicy Thai curry […]
This might be one of the thriftiest menus I’ve posted! From one bag of dried beans and one large chicken, you can feed your family well in a tasty and nutritious way. First, roast your chicken on Sunday for a comforting family meal, and then use the leftover chicken to make a delicious salad the […]
All of our meals this week are classic comfort foods with a healthy kick! Enjoy favorites such as pad thai, broccoli-and-cheese quiche, and spicy vegetarian chili while you decorate pumpkins and enjoy all fall has to offer. Visit your local farmers’ market this weekend to pick up seasonal fruits and veggies to have on hand […]
By Jenna Weber It’s back-to-school time already! I can’t even believe it. Where did summer go?! Now is the time to use up all that fresh sweet corn, and I have a few great recipes that feature it today! Try the tamale pie for a back-to-school treat. It takes only about 15 minutes to throw together […]
Food Fun & News Melissa KlurmanNov 16 At a bucket list dinner with Chef Daniel Boulud, I lived out my foodie dreams and cooked alongside the celebrity chef, who turned out to be as full of practical kitchen wisdom as he is Michelin-star talent. Even if you can’t get to his 14 global restaurants, try […]
If you don't cook a lot, it can be hard to know what cooking gifts to get your friends that do. You might think a set of measuring cups would be nice, but the home cook in your life probably already has at least one set of those (and maybe even more). Finding out what […]