Cooking spray might be the most convenient ingredient-slash-tool in your kitchen. You’ve probably got a can of Pam with its red cap on your shelf tucked between the sugar and flour, ready to help you prep a pan for baking.…
Not all knife cuts are created equal, and not every style of chopping vegetables works for every meal preparation. Choosing the correct method of cutting your vegetable is more important than you may think. The size and thickness of your…
Ina Garten seems to have done it all. She ran a successful business in the Hamptons for many years, has starred in a number of popular cooking shows, and wrote an array of bestselling cookbooks. She also seems to have…
Sectioning an orange isn’t a difficult task but it does involve an annoying number of steps. First, you’ve got to peel it and remove the pith without damaging the flesh. Then you have to cut neatly into each portion, one…
Visiting a winery is a fun, social way to learn about a wine region and try wines from your favorite producers, including winery-exclusive selections only available on-site. The experience can be intimidating for first-time tasters unfamiliar with winery protocols. Some…
Gravy is one of those sauces that isn’t always necessary, but it definitely makes a Thanksgiving turkey or holiday roast even better. It adds a decadence that just elevates the whole meal. While homemade gravy is almost always better than…
There’s a pretty good chance you’ve got a can of evaporated milk somewhere in your pantry. You might not remember why you bought it in the first place, but it’s there — and now you’ve got to figure out what…
Just like milk, berries, and raw meat, eggs are usually considered a refrigerator staple — so much so that many fridge models come equipped with built-in egg trays. But here’s the part where we ask you to forget everything you…
We live in a world where access to fresh produce isn’t always guaranteed, people from many walks of life are affected by food insecurity, and millions of families rely on charity assistance. Food banks, shelters, emergency relief projects, and charities…
“Flour power” isn’t a common colloquialism with that spelling, but while flour doesn’t have the same scent as a rose or daffodil, when it comes to food, flour doubles down with its ability to elevate numerous meals. Most people associate…
