What’s the best way to salt a dish? How can you tell when your risotto is perfect? What’s the secret to making delicious tofu every time? We’ve picked up a few pro tips and techniques over the years, and here are 15 of our favorites for easier, quicker, and better weeknight cooking:
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There’s no better clams than those from Galicia! Their texture and taste has nothing to do with…
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4 / 5 Stars | 6 Reviews
by Fight the Fat Foodie
“When combined and lightly glazed with sugar and balsamic vinegar, these vegetables provide a wonderful range of flavors, from earthy to sweet.”
This week I’ve been sharing one of the most fun dinner parties I’ve ever hosted — we invited six friends over and threw an Italian polenta party anchored by a four-foot-long board in the middle of the table! Today I want to share the whole party with you and show you how it all came together.
From dramatic polenta pouring, to bottles of red wine, to my favorite tip for keeping polenta warm and creamy for hours before dinner, here’s a peek inside this cozy supper.
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Patrón is mixing it up with the Art of Patrón Contest, in which imaginative Patrón fans (such as yourselves) can enter to win $10,000 for creating the greatest piece of art using, or inspired by, the iconic Patrón Tequila bottle…
• Win $10,000: Celebrate and Create the Art of Patron
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The ikat trend probably hit its peak sometime last year, but it’s still around. (Not sure what ikat is? Read all about it here.) For a small touch of the textile in your home, look to placemats. As my mother would say, it’s a great way to jazz up your dinner table. And you know what? She’s right!
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4.88 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews
by SUSANNAH
“These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat.”
I think brass is such a fine detail in a modern kitchen. In small amounts it adds just the right amount of sophistication without going overboard into glitz. Lately I’ve been particularly partial to brass cabinet pulls. The following pulls range in price from $5 to $15, and they’re a good starting point if you want to try this look out in your own kitchen:
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It’s rental renovation-palooza over at Apartment Therapy this month. Our fearless leader Maxwell is tackling a new pad and showing us the process. Today he shares some kitchen plans and inspiration.
• Maxwell’s Light Reno
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