Last weekend, I found proof that the best things in life really do come for free. And when I say “things,” I’m talking about cauliflower leaves. Bags and bags of cauliflower leaves, which usually get tossed away or given (to people like me) at no extra cost (usually for the compost). But secretly, they also have a place in your fridge and kitchen.
Yes, believe it or not, there really is a drink called the Income Tax cocktail. And what better day than April 15th to give this gin-based classic a try?
Whether you’re just learning how to cook or you’ve been doing it for years, it’s inevitable that you’ll make your fair share of mistakes in the kitchen. Yes, even good cooks and seasoned pros make mistakes. It happens when we’re in a rush, feeling a little bit lazy, or are simply new to the kitchen.
Could you be making common cooking mistakes? Become a better cook by knowing how to avoid some of the most common errors, and learn what you should be doing in the kitchen.
I’ll admit it, I’m a coconut fiend. I eat or drink from this luscious fruit daily. I sip on coconut water and sprinkle generous handfuls of the unsweetened, dried variety all over my morning bowl of oatmeal.
But all that is kiddie stuff compared to this coconut butter. It’s a sure-fire way to get the maximum concentration of rich, velvety coconut flavor and texture in each bite.
Working in a test kitchen seems like a dream come true, right? Cook, eat, and cook some more all day long. I’ve been lucky to have worked professionally in two high-volume, bustling test kitchens. I absolutely loved my times there, despite the constant stomachaches I would experience from tasting so much food (first lesson learned: graze, don’t gorge!).
I’ve tested hundreds of recipes, both mine and from other recipe developers and chefs, over the past few years. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about how good recipes are written!
There are many theories, myths, and misconceptions about how and why grocers operate. Some things are true. Yes, items near the registers are meant for impulse buys. Yes, the type of music affects how people shop. Yes, delicious smells of rotisserie chickens and freshly baked breads help to fill that basket. (In my grocery days, we used smells to cover things as well. When we cleaned the grease trap, we’d simmer a pot of aromatics on the stovetop to cover the sulfurous odor.)
However, not all myths are true. Here are a few ideas to clear the (hopefully deliciously scented) air between you and your grocer.
I think I’ve found my new go-to appetizer for the next couple of months. And based on the reaction it provoked on its debut last weekend, I don’t fear that it’ll get played out. This combination of creamy burrata, crisp toasts, and a mountain of fresh peas and fava beans is seriously tasty, and it seriously screams spring.
4 / 5 Stars | 15 Reviews
by Mina
“Shrimp, pineapple, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms are skewered and grilled with a sweet and sour basting sauce for a tropical touch at any barbeque.”