12 Genius Cooking Tips Anthony Bourdain Swore By
Anthony Bourdain was a font of information for the home cook. Following these tips Bourdain swore by, you could be the pro home chef your friends rave about.
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Ina Garten's Trick For Making Flavors Pop In Plum Desserts
Ina Garten says cassis brings out the flavor of plums in the same way coffee and vanilla can highlight the depth of flavor in chocolate.
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Making Brown Sugar At Home Requires Just Two Ingredients
Brown sugar is brown and moist because it contains molasses, a natural by-product of the sugar refining process. As such, it's easy to make at home.
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How Bread Flour Actually Affects Your Baked Goods
Bread flour produces more gluten than all-purpose flour which creates different textures after baking, but they can sometimes be swapped in recipes.
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The Simple Hacks That Prevent Fruit From Sinking To The Bottom Of Cakes
If you've ever tried made a fruit-filled cake at home, you may have found that all of the fruit sank to the bottom. There's a few hacks that can help.
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16 Mistakes To Avoid When Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosting Thanksgiving can be stressful, especially if you don't plan ahead of time. So, here are 16 mistakes to avoid when getting ready for the turkey day meal.
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Your Parchment Paper Is Sabotaging Your Roasted Vegetables
If you line your baking pans with parchment paper before roasting veggies to avoid a mess, you've also been preventing them from browning and developing flavor.
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You're Making A Crucial Mistake By Rinsing Your Pasta
By rinsing your pasta, you're actually making it more difficult to get a nice coating of sauce on your dish, certainly a frustrating dining experience.
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10 Non-Cake Uses For Boxed Cake Mix
Using boxed cake mix is boring when you're baking the same old cake. But, these boxed cake mix ideas will change everything from parties to breakfast.
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Why A Little Vodka Will Give You Crunchier Fried Chicken
The reason vodka can give your fried chicken a boost has to do with how it interacts with the flour in your batter and the hot frying oil.
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The Flavorful Reason You Should Think Twice About Buying Jarred Garlic
As crushed and minced garlic sits, its flavor becomes less intense. As a result, jarred garlic has a duller flavor than fresh. Still, it's super convenient.
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How Swapping Water For Milk Affects The Fluffiness Of Your Scrambled Eggs
Adding a bit of water to your scrambled eggs can help you achieve fluffy, moist eggs. Milk, on the other hand, can lend creaminess to the final dish.
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Ube Is The Sweet Purple Tuber Perfect For Your Next Dessert
Ube is the ingredient behind many purple foods and is becoming increasingly popular in the US, though it's been eaten in Asia since people have been farming.
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French Onion Mashed Potatoes Are The Thanksgiving Side You Need
The key to a more exciting bowl of mashed potatoes might be in your pantry right now. Add a bit of French onion soup mix to elevate this Thanksgiving side.
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No, Saucepans And Sauciers Are Not The Same
Though they look similar, saucepans are used for general cooking tasks, while the rounded bottoms of sauciers help in making the perfect sauces.
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The Only Reason You Should Actually Refrigerate Watermelon
Now that you've finally chosen the perfect watermelon, do you know the best way to store that gorgeous fruit? Only pop it into the fridge for this one reason.
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You Should Definitely Be Freezing All Of Your Extra Herbs
The problem with fresh herbs is that they don't last long. If you want to enjoy the scent and taste of herbs without waste, then you should be freezing them.
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The Best Uses For Banana Peels That Go Beyond Composting
You may not think much of banana peels, but they can be put to use in a surprising ways. From shoe polish to meat substitutes, here are some suggestions.
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The Water Hack That Makes Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier Than Ever
Hard-boiling eggs is super simple. Peeling them once they're done cooking is where things can get tricky, but this easy water trick can help.
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The Water Hack That Yields The Crispiest Bacon Results
It's a surprising technique, but you'll get the crispiest bacon ever (and help prevent your bacon from shrinking) if you introduce water to the cooking process.
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16 Grilling Hacks You'll Want To Know For Your Next Barbecue
Tending to a barbecue grill can be hot and tiring business with little praise. But, these 16 hacks will take your grill game from zero to hero in no time.
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Actually, It Does Matter How You Load Utensils In The Dishwasher
Do you have an ongoing debate with a housemate or partner about how to load the dishwasher? It seems silly, but experts agree that it does matter how you do it.
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When It Comes To Your Thanksgiving Turkey, The Brine You Use Matters
Brining your Thanksgiving turkey is a must if you want a flavorful, juicy holiday bird, but not any brine will do. Dry brining is really the way to go.
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13 Unconventional Ways You Should Be Using A Muffin Tin
Muffin tins taking up space in the pantry? These great tools are super diverse. Here are 13 unconventional ways you should be using a muffin tin.
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The Microwave Trick That Makes Cutting Squash Less Scary
To make cutting and peeling your squash easier, you can microwave it first, which will partially cook it. This softens it up and makes it easier to cut.
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The Canned Ingredient That Gives New Life To Boxed Mac And Cheese
The next time you make stovetop macaroni and cheese, add a can of tomato soup into the mix to double down on the nostalgia and elevate the flavor.
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We Finally Know How Liquid Smoke Is Actually Made
Liquid smoke adds a delectable smokiness to food, but we've always wondered where it came from. Thankfully, it's an ingredient with a well-documented history.
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