You see this all the time in recipes for everything from soup to sauces: “Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.” Ever wonder why you should go to the trouble of bringing something to a boil if you only want to simmer it anyway? Here’s why.
‘Tis the season of gift giving, celebrating, and feasting! Your social calendar is probably filling up with family gatherings, friendly get-togethers, and holiday parties, while the number of shopping days left are disappearing before our eyes.
Afraid to face the mall crowds or can’t seem to find enough hours in the day, but hate showing up empty-handed? This apple butter recipe is festive, super easy to put together, and almost completely hands-off, making it the perfect gift to DIY during this busy holiday season. Most importantly, it is delicious on everything!
Pancakes are one of those meals that just make you smile before even taking the first bite. You know what’s in store, and you know it’s gonna be delicious. A warm, tall stack of pure comfort and satisfaction.
From sweet and classic buttermilk and ricotta pancakes to savory veggie and kimchi pancakes, here are 10 recipes that are bound to win over everyone around the table.
Just like you give your fridge and freezer a good cleaning throughout the year, or purge your pantry, the same is also necessary for your spice cabinet or drawer. And what better time to give this fragrant storage spot a refresh than with holiday baking on the horizon? Here are five smart tips to consider as you spruce up the spice cabinet.
Enticing yet budget-friendly kitchen gifts, we’re coming for you! Beloved friends and family members who would enjoy a cool gift for their kitchen — we’re also coming for you! In fact, we’ll combine those two things into one and just say we have 15 affordable kitchen gift ideas for friends and family who like kitchen gifts.
From suede potholders to Weck jars and walnut slotted fish spatulas, here are the things we’d gift if we only had $25 (or less!) to spend.
These gems make for an unexpected holiday gift. They’re excellent as is or added onto a cheese plate near some sharp white cheddar. Their delight only transcends when spread into a sandwich or dabbed onto some roast pork. And the sweet, tart liquid that results can be served at the bottom of a flute — topped with Champagne, of course — at any holiday party. Float a few cranberries in the glass, for sure.
Once upon a time, convection ovens were the coveted white whale for home cooks with a passion for baking — always talked about in hushed, reverent tones and rarely seen outside professional kitchens. These days, every newly renovated kitchen seems to have one, but having one doesn’t automatically mean we know how to use them. Need some tips? Here are five things that will help you feel confident baking in your convection oven.
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Fads are fun to reminisce about, right? I look back fondly on things like slap bracelets, hammer pants, and wildly permed mullets. I spent a lot of time in the late ’80s making fun of my mom’s need to wear shoulder pads in everything.
But fads shift and change along with the cultural conversation, and presently, the way I eat is largely perceived as a fad diet. Every week there is a new article about how gluten-free eaters are really just big babies who should put on their big-girl, wheat-eating pants and just order some pancakes already. Okay, maybe I paraphrased that heavily, but the opinion is out there. My serious food allergy is being seen, and often treated, as a fad.
