Category: Cooking

What came first, milkshake or smoothie? They may have come at the same time, but I like to think that the milkshake led the way […]

Whether you’re a grilling enthusiast, joker smoker, or barbecue father, you’re likely to get a lot of grill-related gifts, including cheeky aprons, personalized tongs, and […]

I can’t work without oil. I always keep at least two types on hand – one for cooking and one for snacking. But I also […]

Pasta can and should be a dessert. There are several ways to turn this popular carbohydrate into a terrific sweet, but you can also turn […]

Some completely expected, ordinary messes really enrage me. I think it’s because I’m fully aware that the mess is about to start. In particular, every […]

I don’t use my standard blender that often, unless I need to purée soup. I use an immersion blender weekly, mainly for dressings, sauces, mayonnaise […]

My family is weird about toasters. My stepmother and I have insisted for a long time that the toaster is an unnecessary and unnecessary appliance […]

The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word tapioca is bean jelly balls, but this wonderful starch has another side that […]

Eating a frozen pizza for dinner might seem like a bit of a rejection, but you can’t deny the convenience factor or the nostalgic youthful […]

I don’t have a potato masher. I have a potato processing machine because it does the job better. Instead of pounding the potatoes around the […]

Everyone loves a good kitchen hack, and one of the most popular examples involves glassware. There are hundreds of posts on Twitter , Reddit and […]

Gorky is good. Burnt ends, blackened catfish, creme brulee, and a giant charred bubble on a pizza pie are just a few examples of how […]

Whether it’s a slice of cheese for appetizers or a ball of “I Live Alone” ganache , the little treat available at a moment’s notice […]

Pastes have been used in desserts for some time now, such as the sweet lokshen kugel or the white chocolate orzo pudding , but I […]

Portland was covered in ten inches of snow Wednesday, which is a lot of snow for a city full of people who can’t drive in […]

It may look like fluff, but buttercream frosting is a gentle emulsion. When low temperatures upset this delicate balance, the buttercream can break down. “Break” […]

Boiling is one of my favorite cooking methods. You won’t get much browning, crispiness, or browning of any kind, but that’s okay. Instead, you’ll be […]

A few years ago I read somewhere that Italians never use onions and garlic in a marinara; it’s always one or the other. Like many […]

I hate baking, especially when the goal is pie. I love to eat it, but I just don’t know how to make pie dough. If […]

Meat is muscle. Because of this, they are not perfectly symmetrical bricks. The various incisions may be teardrop, conical, or otherwise asymmetrical with a thick […]

The tuna sandwich is a lunch box classic, but it’s not a sexy sandwich. It’s cheap, fish-based, and usually includes a fair amount of mayonnaise, […]

To the question “ranch or blue cheese?” I usually answer “both”. Although I have a slight preference for blue, I like ranch-style clothing as much […]

Wheat flour is the building blocks we use to make our favorite breads, pastries, and other baked goods, but the range of flours available can […]

Oats need help. I’m constantly looking for ways to make oatmeal for breakfast more interesting. Despite how nutritious and satisfying it can be, making the […]

With the exception of three people, the only thing I miss in Florida is food and drink. I yearn for the wine cellar (and dessert […]

Like me, potatoes are able to absorb a lot of salt. The tangy saltiness is quickly tempered by the creamy, slightly bitter potato flesh, creating […]

I’ve been adding cheese to my instant ramen for as long as I’ve been eating instant ramen (almost 30 years). When I was a teenager, […]

About a month ago I found two-for-one steaks and bought a whole bunch. After reading an article recently that claimed that steaks can be dried […]

Chicken can dry out in no time. Several methods, such as salting, marinating, and simmering, can help, but there is another method you should use. […]

Like most people, I love a good Parmesan, be it eggplant or chicken. (I’m sure veal parmesan is delicious too, but I’ve never eaten it.) […]

Fruit compote is one of the easiest ways to add a bright and sophisticated twist to anything from ice cream to oatmeal or even grilled […]

The bankrupt Wall Street Journal posted its way into the debate yesterday morning, suggesting that people hit hard by inflation could save money by skipping […]

I had mixed feelings after looking at different photos and recipes for cloud bread, a food that has become quite popular on TikTok. One of […]

Part of getting older is watching the younger generation “discover” what you’ve known for years. It happens most often with music, movies, and fashion—I’ll never […]

Empanadas are absolute works of art. It’s true that I feel that way about all the carb-filled pockets, but that doesn’t detract from the zesty […]

Preheating the oven is, for the most part, a scam. Unless you’re baking a recipe that includes some kind of baking powder , you’re wasting […]

Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday are fast approaching, and whether or not you plan to observe the Christian season of Lent afterward, there are plenty […]

French fries, potato tortillas, and even the humble baked potato love to be garnished with a special sauce appropriate for the occasion. Ketchup, mayonnaise, or […]

“I was about to make a witty joke about putting cheese on graham crackers,” the young cashier said as she handed me my bag of […]

I don’t know if it’s hormones or Valentine’s Day propaganda to blame, but lately I’ve become a chocolate fanatic. The desire was so strong that […]