In between penning the dashing adventures of the Three (or Four) Musketeers, novelist Alexandre Dumas explored the culinary arts in Le Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine. When describing the truffle, Dumas gave the “gastronomes’ holy of holies” a bit of dialogue…
Taco night just got even better. Forget store-bought taco shells — instead, craft your own crispy, golden, hard taco shells right at home using just a microwave-safe glass and some tortillas. It’s a game-changing technique that will take your taco…
One of the key steps in preparing Chicken Cordon Bleu is achieving that flawless roll, ensuring that every bite reveals a delightful combination of tender chicken, savory ham (it’s a great way to use leftover ham), and gooey Swiss cheese.…
Removing grapes from the stem can take a minute, especially if they are fresh and firm. When you are chowing down on this fruit in a relaxing manner, removing them one by one from the stem is not an issue;…
Ask any cheesemonger and they’ll likely tell you the question they’re asked most often is which cheeses pair best with which fruits. While it’s hard to prove this combination has historical significance beyond the aesthetic (how many bunches of grapes…
Tamales are a common street food in Mexico, and many Mexicans leave their labor-intensive elaborations to the professionals. However, for special occasions like Christmas or Dia de la Candelaria, home cooks will often recruit family and friends for tamale parties…
If you want to split a banana into three even segments but don’t have a knife handy, we’ve got good news; you don’t need one. The best way to easily split a peeled banana without a knife is to push…
Yogurt is a magical dairy product used in cuisines from all over the globe. From desserts and snacks to meat marinades, there are a plethora of ways to use yogurt and add flavor to it. With several types of yogurt on…
Many countries have a type of starchy porridge that is enjoyed with meals or for breakfast, and in Italy, that’s polenta. This dish of northern Italy dates back to ancient Rome, and was made with grains like spelt, rye, or…
On a bustling weeknight, when time is precious and hunger strikes with a vengeance, reaching for a familiar can of Sloppy Joe sauce seems like a godsend. After all, it promises a quick and easy solution to satisfy cravings and…
