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Can You Substitute Onions for Shallots?
Here's what to do when you are in a pinch.
Published: October 2021
Vegetables
Two Things You Should Do Before Cooking Scallops
Two Things You Should Do Before Cooking Scallops
Sea scallops have a lovely sweet, mild flavor. Here are two tips for cooking them.
Published: October 2021
Fish & Shellfish
The Best Vessel for Rising Dough
The Best Vessel for Rising Dough
This container is perfect for monitoring your dough.
Published: August 2021
Baking & Desserts
Should You Be Using Your Oven's Convection Setting?
Should You Be Using Your Oven's Convection Setting?
When and when not to use it.
Published: August 2021
Baking & Desserts
How to Keep Your Counter Neat and Tidy When Cooking
How to Keep Your Counter Neat and Tidy When Cooking
Mise en place is the key to smooth cooking.
Published: August 2021
Can You Use Whole-Wheat Flour in a Roux?
It can depend.
Published: June 2021
Cooking Basics
What Can You Do with Kohlrabi?
What Can You Do with Kohlrabi?
Here are some ideas on how to use this green.
Published: April 2021
Vegetables
Can You Use an Immersion Blender in Place of a Jar Blender?
Can You Use an Immersion Blender in Place of a Jar Blender?
We answer the question if they are interchangeable.
Published: April 2021
Kitchen Equipment
Choosing Eggplants
Choosing Eggplants
Some believe they should choose male eggplants at the store because they are less bitter than female eggplants. Is this true?
Published: February 2021
Vegetables
Feel the Fire: Decoding Chili Sauces
Feel the Fire: Decoding Chili Sauces
What are the differences between sriracha, sambal oelek, and chili-garlic sauce?
Published: February 2021
Seasonings
The Easiest Way to Mash Butternut Squash
The Easiest Way to Mash Butternut Squash
If you hate having to peel and chop squash before mashing, there is an easier way.
Published: December 2020
Vegetables
Does Rinsing Your Chicken Help Prevent Contamination?
Should you rinse raw chicken before cooking it?
Published: December 2020
How to Rim a Glass with Salt (or Sugar)
How to Rim a Glass with Salt (or Sugar)
Add a little something extra to your cocktail.
Published: October 2020
Beverages
How to Garnish with Citrus Zest
How to Garnish with Citrus Zest
Get festive with a cocktail garnish!
Published: October 2020
Beverages
The Differences Between Types of Oats
The Differences Between Types of Oats
Why do steel-cut oats take so much longer to cook than old-fashioned oats?
Published: October 2020
Habaneros and Scotch Bonnets: What's the Difference?
Habaneros and Scotch Bonnets: What's the Difference?
Are habanero and Scotch bonnet chiles the same?
Published: June 2020
Vegetables
How to Use a Charcoal Chimney Starter
How to Use a Charcoal Chimney Starter
Here are some tips on how to use your charcoal chimney starter.
Published: June 2020
Grilling
How to Make Homemade Seasoned Rice Vinegar
Can you use unseasoned rice vinegar in a recipe that calls for seasoned rice vinegar?
Published: May 2020
Seasonings
The Difference Between Baking Pans and Baking Dishes
The Difference Between Baking Pans and Baking Dishes
Which one should you use?
Published: May 2020
Kitchen Equipment
Slicing on the Bias: What It Is and How to Do It
Slicing on the Bias: What It Is and How to Do It
Some of recipes call for slicing foods such as carrots and scallions on the bias. What does that mean?
Published: May 2020
Cooking Basics
Tips for Getting the Best Sear on Scallops
Is there a preferred method for cooking sea scallops?
Published: January 2020
Fish & Shellfish
What Is Canadian Bacon?
What's the difference between regular bacon and Canadian bacon?
Published: January 2020
Meat
How to Mail Cookies with Minimal Damage
Want to mail cookies as gifts this year? These packing tips will ensure their safe arrival.
Published: October 2019
Baking & Desserts
Can Freezing Kale Replace Blanching?
Frozen kale just isn't the same.
Published: July 2019
Vegetables
Does Vent Placement on Charcoal Grills Really Matter?
The configuration of the top and bottom vents matters more than you think.
Published: July 2019
Grilling
What Are Cotton Candy Grapes?
It's all in the name.
Published: April 2019
Fruits
Slicing Against the Grain: What It Means and How to Do It
Tenderize tough meat correctly on the first try.
Published: April 2019
Meat
Blue Eggs Versus White and Brown Eggs
Some grocery stores and farmers' markets sell eggs with blue shells. Do they taste different from regular white or brown eggs?
Published: April 2019
What Is Fond?
Those marks at the bottom of your pan actually pack a lot of flavor.
Published: April 2019
What Is Corned Beef?
What exactly is corned beef, and how is it made?
Published: February 2019
Meat
The Difference Between Grating and Shredding Cheese
The Difference Between Grating and Shredding Cheese
Is there a difference between grating and shredding cheese?
Published: February 2019
What Angle to Get Your Knives Sharpened To
Knives can be sharpened at different angles, but which is the correct angle for your knife?
Published: February 2019
Kitchen Equipment
How to Freeze Cake Layers
Try this convenient method for (mostly) make-ahead dessert.
Published: October 2018
Baking & Desserts
Quick Visual Guide to 5 Mustards
Get to know your favorite zippy condiment.
Published: August 2018
Seasonings
What Does “When a Toothpick Comes Out Clean" Mean in Baking Recipes?
Inserting a toothpick into baked goods will help you determine doneness. Here’s a visual guide to help you understand the terminology we use.
Published: August 2018
Baking & Desserts
Using Chocolate in Cookie Crusts
Can you substitute chocolate wafer cookies for graham crackers in graham cracker crusts and other cookie crusts?
Published: June 2018
Baking & Desserts