How To Make Kettle Corn at Home — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
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If your nose doesn’t lead you straight to the kettle corn vendor at just about any state fair or festival this summer, then your ears surely will. The aroma of lightly caramelized popcorn combined with the merry sound of popping is all the encouragement I need to buy myself a big bag for snacking. Craving this sweet and crunchy treat without the road trip? Here’s how you can make kettle corn at home.
Your Food Through a Filter: Here’s a Look Back at July’s Frozen Instagram Theme — Last Month on Instagram
July’s Instagram theme for The Kitchn was frozen – all those popsicles, drinks, and ice cream scoops that cool you down when it’s basically too hot to live. We were so impressed with all your ideas! Here are some of our favorite photos that you shared with us throughout the month.
We’ll also reveal August’s Instagram theme, which includes a special month-long contest with Staub. Care to join?
How To Make Great French Toast at Home — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
Ah, French toast! That iconic, special-occasion, breakfast-in-bed treat that so many people long for … only to end up with soggy, burnt toast and a big mess in the kitchen. But it isn’t that difficult, or that messy, to make golden, crispy-edged, truly delicious French toast. Let me show you how.
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Cilantro — Herb Gardening 101
We’ve finally reached the last herb in our Herb Gardening 101 series, and we’ve definitely saved the trickiest for last. Cilantro was one of the earliest herbs ever cultivated for culinary use — dating back over 3,000 years — and over that period of time, it has found its way into almost every major cuisine.
Its tendency to go to seed at the slightest rise in temperature can make it a little frustrating to grow in hot, dry climates, but where would our guacamole, Asian spring rolls, or Dhanya Chatni be without this incredibly aromatic herb? Here’s how to turn one packet of seeds into a garden staple for years to come.
10 Pickled Recipes to Make This Summer — Recipes from The Kitchn
Nothing tops eating fresh summer produce the second it hits the farmers market, but preserving it is a close second. With preserving, you get to enjoy your bounty for months and months, even after the warmth of summertime has passed.
My preferred preserving method is pickling — you just can’t beat that flavorful, vinegary tang. From quick-pickled mushrooms to classic dill pickles, here are 10 pickled recipes to try this summer.
Healthy Appetizers: Cantonese Style Pork and Shrimp Dumplings
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“I love dumplings and have come up with this recipe using all ingredients that I like. The dumplings consist of pork, shrimp, watercress, water chestnuts, and assorted seasonings, and they are absolutely delicious!”
Healthy Lunches: Vegetable Soup – Irish Style
Healthy Breakfast and Brunch: Triple Threat Fruit Smoothie
5 Tips for Better Salad Dressing — Tips from The Kitchn
Salad dressing can sometimes seem like an afterthought, something to quickly pick up at the supermarket while we focus more on the greens and toppings. But think about it this way: Dressing is like the music score to a movie, the undercurrent that weaves its way through the entire experience. A good dressing, like a good music score, works with every part of the salad and rounds everything out into a complete package, so it’s worth a little bit more attention.
Make a homemade salad dressing with these tips in mind, and your next salad will be a perfect harmony of delicious dressing, greens, and toppings!