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?
Recipe: The Income Tax Cocktail — Cocktail Recipes from The Kitchn
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10 Common Mistakes That Every Cook Makes — Mistakes in the Kitchen
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.
How To Make Coconut Butter — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
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.
5 Things I Learned from Working in a Test Kitchen — Life in the Kitchen
Making Scotch eggs in CHOW’s test kitchen.
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!
5 Grocery Store Myths That Need to Be Stopped — The Grocery Insider
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.
Recipe: Fava Beans and Peas with Burrata — Appetizer Recipes from The Kitchn
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.
21 Recipes to Make You Feel Like a Mad Scientist in the Kitchen — Recipes from The Kitchn
Whether you know it or not, if you’re an avid cook and like experimenting in the kitchen, you’re also a secret mad scientist. A simple dinner salad may not require a white lab coat, but the simple secrets of a proper vinaigrette get their magic from the wonders of science.
From two-ingredient Nutella brownies, blueberry pie overnight oats, and bread that you can make in the slow cooker, here are 21 recipes that will make you feel just a little bit like a mad scientist in the kitchen, cooking up sweet miracles.
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Coffee — Smart Coffee for Regular Joes
As a drink that so many of us love, it’s easy to geek out on coffee. But what do you really know about your favorite drink? Here are seven facts about coffee that maybe weren’t on your radar, and you can now use as party trivia.
Brew Your First Batch of Beer in The Kitchn’s Beer School! — The Kitchn’s Beer School
- The Kitchn’s Beer School: 20 lessons, 7 assignments to brew your first 1-gallon batch of beer.
- Beer School Starts: May 4
- Enroll here: The Kitchn’s Beer School
Have you been wanting to try brewing your own beer, but aren’t quite sure where to start? Or what equipment you might need? Or if you even have enough space in your apartment? Mark your calendar for May 4th and enroll in The Kitchn’s Beer School! We’ll guide you through brewing your first 1-gallon batch of beer.
Curious? Intrigued? Excited? More details below.
15 Recipes That Prove Lentils Are Tiny Kitchen Miracles — Recipes from The Kitchn
Lentils are an essential year-round pantry staple. When you need a quick dinner option that’s also nutritious, or when you’re trying to save some money but still need something delicious, lentils are there to show you the way. They are tiny kitchen miracles that make cooking easier and more enjoyable.
From a simple dinner of spiced lentils with egg, to a classic red lentil soup, to a vegetarian shepherd’s pie, here are 15 recipes you should always have in your back pocket for weeknight meals.