Hot chocolate is a luxury of cold weather — a warm, velvety-smooth mixture of rich cream and dark chocolate that does double duty as a drink and dessert. Unlike its sweeter cousin, hot cocoa, hot chocolate is thick, with a balance of sweetness and bitterness that only dark chocolate can give. This homemade treat only requires a few ingredients and a few minutes on the stovetop to warm up a cold evening.
All smart cooks know that always having a few basic pantry staples on hand is critical for those times when making it to the market is just not going to happen or a quick supper is needed. Here we have recipes that rely on things every cook should have in her cupboard: cans of beans, tomatoes, coconut milk, and of course, the most famous of all, dried pasta.
Baking requires patient precision and a mastering of technique, yet it doesn’t have to be difficult or out of reach. These 10 lessons were our most popular in 2016, and for good reason — they inspire, instruct, and make possible the most tasty and delightful treats. So set aside an afternoon, roll up your sleeves and … bake!
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It’s not Hanukkah without indulging in a fair share of fried treats — it’s part of the holiday tradition, after all. From doughnuts to fritters to some that are a little less conventional, here are five of our favorite fried sweets.
The new year is a classic time to take stock and usher in new beginnings, so we’ve rounded up our most popular and helpful kitchen habits for you to consider for your 2017 fresh start. From simple things like saving that heel of bread, to a philosophical look at becoming a more well-rounded cook, this is our list to encourage and support you to shine bright and make good food!
We really took on the slow cooker in 2016, publishing dozens of recipes and articles and equipment reviews. Here are our 16 most popular recipes, from the best pulled pork, to Crock-Pot mac and cheese, to truly crispy apple crisp. Winter, spring, summer, or fall — it’s always a good time to pull out the slow cooker.
Whether it’s the hot oil or the cleanup, there’s certainly some work involved with frying at home, but if the freshest yeasted doughnuts are what you’re after, then making them at home — even if you only do it once a year — is worth the effort. To make frying doughnuts an experience you want to repeat, there are a few key mistakes to avoid. Here’s what you need to steer clear of for success.
Sufganiyot are Israeli jelly doughnuts that are common Hanukkah holiday fare. Crisp on the outside, fluffy and tender and bursting with jelly, fresh doughnuts are a divine treat you can make at home when you wan to spend an afternoon baking.
