Category: Cooking

Either you die a hero, or you live long enough to be a villain, and I’m afraid I’m entering my villain era. Not intentionally, but […]

Perfect apples are falling into grocery stores without any sign of stopping, and will continue to do so for the next month or so. Make […]

Brazil is home to many great things, not the least of which is the brigadeiro . Composed almost entirely of sweetened condensed milk, the mixture […]

Fried food is comfort food. But holding on to that freshly fried crunch is a precarious dance as the oil evaporates and lets the food […]

Ever since I read that Ina Garten puts blue cheese in her coleslaw , I’ve been obsessed with what I’ve come to call a “cabbage […]

The best fried rice is made from leftover rice. In particular, rice that has already been cooked and then dried , usually refrigerated. The best […]

Of all the suspicious ingredients that can be added to cake batter, mayonnaise is definitely at the top of the list. Known for garnishing meat […]

The duck has a reputation for being fussy, and I blame the French. I’m sick of french (a way of preparing and cooking duck). All […]

As far as sweeteners go, I like sugar (unless we’re talking carbonated drinks, in which case I only like aspartame in Diet Coke and Diet […]

Even if your favorite way to eat tomatoes is to “bite into them like an apple,” there will come a point in your life when […]

I have loved shopping with my mom ever since I was a little kid in New Jersey. But before the trip, I always asked which […]

Apples are great baked, pair well with other flavors, and are pretty versatile. Apple muffins, pies, crumbles and tarts are great gifts, breakfasts or snacks… […]

Oatmeal is not my favorite food. It makes me look like a child who eats lima beans and I eat them with a sad face. […]

When it comes to mouth-watering dishes, sometimes the spiciest ingredients are the most important. What would Asian cuisine be like without fermented fish sauce? Or […]

When I was a public school teacher in Brooklyn, I relied on yogurt to keep me going between classes. Yogurt cups are portable, easy and […]

Cilantro is one of the most controversial flavors in the culinary world. You’re either at a “this is soap” party or you’re at a “this […]

This gimmick, like many kitchen origin stories, came about out of necessity. My friend and I were making a Funfetti cake for a birthday and […]

If you’ve ever come home hungry to a refrigerator filled with nothing but scattered vegetables and a spice door, you can understand the emotional breakdown […]

Tofu puffs are my favorite form of tofu. They are pre-fried, chewy and crunchy, with a honeycomb interior that soaks up sauces like a dream. […]

I hate washing dishes and buying dishwashing detergents. Two types of soap may seem like overkill, but keeping a kitchen clean is impossible without dishwashing […]

One of the first foods I learned to make for myself was a quesadilla, in which I folded shredded cheddar into a flour tortilla and […]

Raw nuts are an acquired taste. One that for some will never be acquired. Although I do snack on raw almonds from time to time, […]

In a past life, I was a laboratory assistant in a chemistry lab, where I used very little of the knowledge that I gained while […]

We as a society do a lot of things with french fries. The United States dips them in ketchup (and sometimes mustard), Britain dips them […]

Custard paste is a pillar of the confectionery world. It’s nothing special, but this humble pastry is the basis of many sensational desserts. While you’ve […]

Choosing the right oil for the job can be the difference between the romance of flavors or the taste of burnt, bitter fats that ruin […]

There is a fruit salad, and there is fruit as the main component of the salad. The first turns into a soaked, oxidized mess, soaking […]

You’re probably familiar with balsamic vinegar – this exquisite ink bottle sits shyly in the corner of your kitchen under a light layer of dust. […]

Among the many important, society-shaping innovations that the 90s brought us – the Playstation, text messaging, and Tickle Me Elmo – the jalapeno pepper is […]

If you’re in the habit of making savory recipes, you’ve probably come across instructions that tell you to “reduce the amount of liquid by half” […]

I have long argued that if you really want to show off, you should learn how to make the perfect green salad. For a dish […]

I have already written several times about mayonnaise, chicken and mayonnaise on chicken. I like to grease it whole on a roasting pan to encourage […]

Every time I use coconut milk, I end up with half a can more than I need. Someday in the future I will need half […]

I love blue cheese sauce. Whether it’s wings, a slice, or a slice of pizza, runny cheese adds a deliciously salty flavor to meats, vegetables, […]

Straining can play an important role in food preparation. Velvety, lump-free custard is a dreamy experience, crystal-clear consommé is gorgeous and flavorful, and smooth gravies […]

Lately, I’ve become seriously into powerlifting, and ” getting enough protein ” isn’t what it used to be. I cannot and will not tolerate a […]

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Will It Casserole ? , a column in which we see which dishes, dishes and cuisines can be reimagined […]

Most of us have had days when we just didn’t have time to cook. Whether you’re juggling a five-course meal or your train is delayed […]

Getting tacos to stand has always been a challenge. If you don’t plan ahead , there’s an understanding that you’ll end up scooping random ingredients […]

I love to cook, but I hate boredom, so I prefer meals that don’t have a lot of repetitive movement. That’s why I’ve only made […]