Cooking is more than just recipes, there is a lot of background knowledge to get schooled up on as well. Here are some articles that you should find useful, as well as my essential kitchen tools guide that you will want to review when setting up your kitchen.
Every “never cook this in cast iron” list says no to foods most of us cook all the time. After decades of cooking in cast iron, I sort the true warnings from the myths, from salmon and tomato sauce to eggs, garlic, and desserts. I also cover when I reach for carbon steel instead.
17 DIY spice blends that cost almost nothing to make and beat the store-bought versions every time. Taco, Cajun, Old Bay copycat, steak rub, everything bagel, and more — each sized to fill a 4 oz jar.
Most avocado oil on Amazon says “100% pure” on the label. UC Davis research says most of it isn’t. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting what you paid for.
Kroger Worcestershire costs 14¢/oz vs Lea & Perrins at 60¢/oz. But the cheap one is loaded with chemicals. Here’s why real ingredients are worth it.
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Skip the canned soup aisle. This homemade cream of soup substitute replaces any 10.5-ounce can of cream of chicken, mushroom, or celery soup in about 10 minutes. Made with butter, flour, broth, and milk, it tastes better, costs less, and doesn’t come with a side of mystery ingredients or plastic-lined cans. Includes variations for every flavor, plus gluten-free, dairy-free, and a shelf-stable dry mix option.
You don’t need a 15-piece matching cookware set. What you need are the right pans for how you actually cook. This ranked guide covers the 10 essential pans every home kitchen should have, from the unbeatable cast iron skillet to the underrated saucier. Plus care tips for each type and advice on building your collection without wasting money.
I used to think a mortar and pestle was just fancy kitchen decoration until I spent three hours trying to make Thai curry paste with my food processor. That disaster taught me why sometimes the old way is the old way for a reason. If you’re serious about flavor in your cooking, it’s time to ditch the electric grinder and discover what you’ve been missing. Here’s everything you need to know about buying and using the one kitchen tool that will actually change how your food tastes.
Arrowroot powder is a wonderful substitute for wheat flour as a thickener, and whether you are taking it as a supplement or as a thickener
I Hate Running Out Of Supplies Like Sugar If you know me, I have a big stock of food. Partly because I like to be
