Category: Cooking

People love to argue about steak. It’s fun because there are so many variables to disagree on: cut (rib eye or New York?), method of […]

One of the things that everyone loves about an air fryer is how it can make food crispy without using a ton of oil. However, […]

This is the season when everyone tries to eat as many pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavored foods and drinks as possible. It’s fun. It’s festive. […]

I’m one of those weird birds that enjoys a bowl of hot soup any time of the year – sweating over a steaming bowl in […]

We’re fast approaching the holiday gathering season, and the gathering calls for hand-held products. The ideal party meals are no more than a few bites, […]

Pesto sauce made with pine nuts and Italian cheese is not cheap, mainly because of these pine nuts. Then it makes sense to want pesto […]

The best karaage chicken I have ever had was at Bessou Japanese Restaurant in the Bowery area of ​​New York. The restaurant took great pride […]

It’s no secret that adding a pinch of salt can bring out the sweet taste. I love a good salted cereal caramel as much as […]

“So she buys an instant cake and she burns a frozen steak” is a lyric that has been in my head for about 30 years. […]

It’s autumn, or as they like to call it on Twitter, “soup season,” soup season. Soothing noodle soups, hearty beef and vegetables, and succulent creamy […]

The ability to cook terrible desserts is an important skill in the month of October, especially if you live in a house with young people. […]

Eggplant peaks from summer to early fall, when they can still be harvested young, after which we have imported, waterlogged eggplants in the food aisle. […]

Everyone knows that moisture is the enemy of the Maillard reaction , which makes it difficult to brown ingredients that release water during cooking. But […]

Puff pastry can turn even the simplest ingredients into a great dish or dessert. Unfortunately, there are always useless leftovers. This precious, all-creamy stuff isn’t […]

Ribs are a “project” dish, or they have such a reputation. Perhaps this is their intimidating appearance: a large pile of bones. Perhaps it’s because […]

Cardamom deserves more love as a seasoning for baking. It is unique yet versatile, warming and rich, suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. While […]

I love a good, thick sausage, especially fried or grilled so that it browns well. It looks like Barefoot Contessa is also a fan of […]

Haters will say that grilling season is coming to an end, but autumn is actually my favorite time to grill because standing in the hot […]

The quest for tender cookies always starts the same way—mixing butter, flour, and liquid—and yet can end up differently. Apart from the sometimes dry, crunchy […]

Eggs and toast are usually my breakfast. Any number of food companions can join the party, but this savory mix of protein and carbs always […]

The smell of caramelized onions is one of the most divine scents you can inhale, and it’s one of those foods that tastes true to […]

It took me a while to warm up to pepper, at least as a child. My little sister, who called the pepper “hot salt,” liked […]

For many, there are only two kinds of cornbread: the right one and the wrong one. Or south and north. [ Editor’s Note: What is […]

Cheesecake is a type of dessert that requires you to be fully cooked long before you turn on the oven. It takes a lot of […]

Shrimp are an incredible source of weekday protein. It cooks quickly, tastes great, and can be served with just about any carbs or vegetables you […]

Avocados have a fan club that hates to love them. They taste great, can be sliced, mashed, or blended, and can be used to make […]

I love the combination of cheese and pickles. I’ll eat two foods without the aid of crackers or bread, but I’m also a big fan […]

I’ve put a lot of stuff and stuff in scrambled eggs in my life. Cornstarch , cream of tartar , mirin , anchovies , and […]

Learning a completely new way for me to use a familiar ingredient is one of my favorite parts of cooking. It’s exciting and humiliating – […]

Let’s get one thing clear: I know “breakfast pizza” is not “real pizza” but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. Like the Chicago-style deep dish, […]

All cookies are beautiful just the way they are. Cookies are one of my top three favorite things and I almost never turn them down, […]

Buying vegetables in bulk is a good way to save on already cheap (or not so) vegetables. Many of them can be stored for weeks […]

I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about stuffed eggs and the right way to cook them. But lately I’ve become semi-obsessed with “deconstructed” […]

As the summer cherry season draws to a close, you may find yourself with a bag of fruit stuck in your fridge. If you’re tired […]

There are never too many appetizer options, especially when it comes to holidays like Rosh Hashanah. Honey apple puff pastries are perfect for party appetizers […]

One of my favorite snacks as a kid was a large Clausen pickle, eaten with cubes or slices of sharp cheddar cheese. I took alternate […]

Garlic is an important ingredient in various cuisines around the world. Maneul jangjji is a popular pickled garlic side dish on the Korean table, Egyptian […]

Whether you’re gearing up for a busy week or throwing a weekend brunch, a pre-cooked egg casserole can save you time. Not only do breakfast […]

I’m not on a no-carb diet, or even a low-carb diet, but I’m on a “eat as much protein as I can in a day” […]

Cinnamon toast is one of those classics that is hard to improve on. It has bread, butter, sugar and cinnamon – what more do you […]