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The Must-Have Kitchen Tool for Baking Bread — Bread Rules with Brooklyn Bread Lab
Bread is at once one of the simplest and most complicated recipes. On the one hand, there are basically four ingredients involved in making bread, be it baguette or boule: flour, water, yeast, and salt. On the other hand, the proportion of those ingredients will determine whether you get a dense brick or crusty, open-crumb perfection.
The Fastest Way to Cook Artichokes — Tips from The Kitchn
I’ve long had a love-hate relationship with steamed artichokes. I love the taste, but given the tedious preparation they require, I really hate cooking them at home … or at least I did, until I learned this speedy method.
Recipe: Butter-Roasted Radish Dip — Recipes from The Kitchn
When it comes to snacking on veggies, you’ve got some choices to make. Sure, you can eat them in their raw, crispy state, or you can follow my lead by roasting them until mellow and tender and then blending them into an ultra-creamy dip.
The Kitchn’s Spring Refresh Day 7: Feng Shui Your Sink & Celebrate! — The Kitchn’s Spring Refresh
Woo-hoo for you! Today’s the last installment of The Kitchn’s seven-day Spring Refresh. Before we get to high-fives, though, you’ve still got one small assignment that will make a big difference down the line.
I’ve yet to meet a cook who loves doing the dishes as much as cooking. The reward of a clean sink just isn’t as exciting as the promise of a great meal. But doing the dishes can be an opportunity to experience a little bit of mindful time alone, if you treat your sink like a spa. It only takes a few minutes and it will make the non-cooking time you spend in the kitchen so much more enjoyable.
5 Unique Examples of Budget-Friendly Tile Kitchen Countertops — Apartment Therapy
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Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Best Spanish Rice
4.57 / 5 Stars | 1639 Reviews
by ilovetocook
“Spanish rice is the perfect accompaniment to Mexican foods, chicken, or just about anything. This simple recipe uses chicken broth and chunky salsa to transform plain white rice into a marvelous side dish.”
Recipe: Savory Radish and Goat Cheese Muffins — Recipes from The Kitchn
A handful of years ago, I popped into a cafe to grab a quick lunch and was delighted to discover savory muffins on the menu. Since then I’ve made savory muffins a part of my baking repertoire. This version of a savory muffin takes advantage of one of spring’s most abundant (and certainly most beautiful) vegetables, radishes, and pairs them with goat cheese for a peppery, tangy twist.
The Kitchn’s Spring Refresh Day 6: Discard Anything That’s Not Practical or Personal & Love What’s Left — The Kitchn’s Spring Refresh
Cooks are notoriously attached to their tools: Bakers are devoted to the 9×13 pan, bartenders love their citrus juicers, and most chefs will gladly wax poetic when asked about their favorite knife. That’s why we’ve saved the task of clearing out your kitchen tools for late in The Kitchn’s Spring Refresh. By this point, I hope you’ve already experienced the new energy that comes with letting go.
Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Broken Spaghetti Risotto
4.39 / 5 Stars | 71 Reviews
by Chef John
“This unique spaghetti dish is made risotto style: toasting the pasta to a delicious nut-brown and adding flavorful broth in increments.”