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When I think of my grandma, I think of her in the kitchen. Whether she was baking bread, making rice pudding, or keeping an eye on her old-fashioned pressure cooker (who knew they’d become trendy again?), many of her days were spent over the stove or at the kitchen sink. A fabulous cook who lived […]
Here’s the secret to juicy and delicious pork dinners—every time. Taste of Home There are tons of tasty ways to cook pork, but it can be hard to get that juicy texture we all want out of our favorite meat. You might be craving a succulent dish and end up with something chewy and hard to […]
I never realized just how much I relied on my microwave until I didn’t have one. When I moved into my first adult apartment and discovered it wasn’t equipped with one, I was panicked. Suddenly, tasks that had been so simple became annoyingly complicated: I had to dirty a whole pot if I wanted to […]
Cooking your pasta in red wine sounds too good to be true, but it can and should be done! Shutterstock (2) There’s a lot to love about pasta. Whether you’re cooking it fresh or reheating leftovers using this trick so your noodles are just as a good as new, pasta is a filling and fulfilling […]
Your stir-frys, curries, and bowls will never be the same! Africa Studio/Shutterstock Sometimes, the simplest dishes are the hardest to master. Even seasoned home cooks can struggle with rice that’s mushy, clumpy, or sticking (or burning!) on the bottom of a pot. Here are our time-honored tips for turning out the perfect rice every time, […]
Recipes & Cooking Planning on making fish for dinner? Learn what not to do before you start cooking. You don’t get the grill or stove warm enough Nattakit.K/Shutterstock The pan or grill should be searing hot. When cold fish proteins come in contact with hot metal, they form chemical bonds that are extremely tough to […]
Whiteaster/Shutterstock A recent study on the effects of reheated cooking oil on the body draws an alarming conclusion. You may never respond to the alluring aroma of fast food French fries the same way again. Whiteaster/Shutterstock A research team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign set out to test the effects of thermally abused […]
5-Blade vegetable spiral slicer via amazon.com Cutting back on carbs has never been easier! The Brieftons 5-Blade Spiralizer ($ 28) can make zucchini noodles, but that’s just the beginning. It also slices, shreds, and makes chips in no time. Use it with fruit or veggies, eat them raw in a salad, or cook them up […]
Be saucy Lisovskaya Natalia/Shutterstock “For chicken breasts, I really like pan searing the chicken and then creating a simple pan sauce, like a creamy herb Dijon, which adds extra flavor and can be draped over sides like veggies or potatoes,” says Sidoti. “Make the sauce in the same pan as the chicken so it will […]
Though you might think that using a cooking blowtorch is best reserved for professionals, it’s actually a great kitchen tool for home cooks of all levels. I finally invested in one recently and quickly realized that it can be used for so much more than the crème brûlée and baked Alaska that it’s often associated […]
A slow cooker is a brilliantly useful gadget to have in your kitchen. For healthy home cooking with minimal effort, it can’t be beaten. Think of it as a sous chef that’ll put in the hours on hearty stews, casseroles and curries while you’re slaving away at work instead of over a hot stove. All […]
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 […]