Category: Cooking

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 […]

My first thought after I ate a pile of leftover fried linguine was, “I need to do this more often.” Rice noodles in any form—soaked, […]

Whenever my boyfriend asks me if I’d like to “make the sauce”, the implication is that it will be an activity. “Sauce” is not a […]

I’m a big fan of the frangipane. A sweet, buttery cake spread made with almond flour, sugar, butter and eggs, it turns everything it touches […]

Whether you’re making a simple green salad with a spicy vinaigrette or a big roasted piece of meat with a fragrant, crispy crust, at some […]

People are very picky about peanut butter. I love the smooth, creamy “bad for you” look that’s filled with sugars and unholy hydrogenated oils. If […]

Brine is a great way to season a bird. It adds flavor and can protect against moisture loss in protein, which is often at risk […]

There is something undeniably romantic about making pasta for your loved one. Maybe it’s because I always try to feel like I’m dining in a […]

I like to say that I don’t have any “favourites”. I don’t have a favorite color, I don’t have a favorite band, I don’t have […]

A typical chocolate covered strawberry is good. Just good. There’s no doubt about how well the taste of sweet, tangy fruit pairs with bittersweet dark […]

Head to a great restaurant for great food, definitely one of the options for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day. On the contrary, it is often disappointing. […]

Like any reasonable person, I love garlic bread, but it’s not the only onion-based bread you can make and enjoy. Like their cousin, onions can […]

I crave a plate of Thai banana roti and yet my body, mind and spirit are reluctant to mix or stretch any roti. Instead, I […]

In an age of viral and often antagonistic TikTok recipes, it’s nice to see something vintage grab attention. Grab this “secret banana” French toast. Known […]

Pommes Anna is one of those dishes that makes the fool out of us. She is a simple girl made with thinly sliced ​​potatoes, butter […]

A huge wad of buttercream frosting looks inviting on a cupcake, but my quick way to eat a cupcake like this is to lift the […]

The Super Bowl is fast approaching and I only have one thing on my mind: little hot dogs. Of course, not in isolation, but in […]

I haven’t done any of these genetic tests, but I know the results would show that my ancestors were very pale and mostly Irish (or […]