Where there are languishing nuts, seeds, and rolled oats, there is homemade granola begging to be made. And this granola recipe (if you can even call it a recipe) is less a directive than an invitation to customize to your heart’s content. Making granola at home has a few things going for it. It’s cheaper … Read more
If you ask your preferred AI informant “how to boil chicken” and wind up with an overcooked puck of poultry, shame on the programmers—but they aren’t entirely to blame. The better question is: How should I poach chicken? Poaching refers to something cooked gently in a simmering liquid. Boiling, on the other hand, is rough … Read more
The colder it gets, the more my attention drifts toward hot beverages: not a want but a need for my icy-cold fingers. Bring on the morning cuppa, the afternoon tea, the nighttime kafi luz. I’m a sucker for anything seasonal, so I’m saying yes to the endless hot cocoa and hot chocolate pop-ups lining the … Read more
As you sprint from oven to stove to freezer on Thanksgiving, multiple timers blaring, you may whisper to yourself: “Do I really need to toast the pecans for my pecan pie like the recipe calls for?” Such a finicky step in the scheme of things, right? We’ll put it this way: Your pie (and other … Read more
Let’s not blame family members, friends—and most importantly, ourselves—for the sad roast turkeys of Thanksgiving dinners past. Learning how to season a turkey is much like seasoning anything: a skill perfected over time. The trouble is, most of us only cook a turkey once or twice per calendar year (and who can remember what seasoning … Read more
You could swap the butter for a neutral oil like canola or safflower if preferred. Whichever fat you choose, follow these proportions to elicit crispy, golden brown skin and juicy meat. 6. Season your turkey (if necessary). If you’ve chosen to brine your bird (via a wet brine or dry brine), you can skip this … Read more
How to store sweetened coconut: The sugar in sweetened coconut acts as a preservative, extending its shelf life compared to similar products. For the best results, store sweetened shredded coconut in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, like your pantry, for up to 6 months. Coconut Flour To make coconut flour, manufacturers steam … Read more
When my partner and I first started dating, one of our go-to dinners—or appetizers, if we were really going for it—was steamed mussels. A mussel dinner feels cosmopolitan, but it’s actually pretty budget-friendly. Plus, you can buy, clean, and cook a bag of mussels in under an hour. We’d spoon the shellfish from their deep … Read more
You might not reach for cornstarch every week, but the pantry staple is absolutely essential to a well-stocked kitchen. Most of us have a bag on hand at all times. But sometimes we might be shy of the required amount for our latest recipe…although, we’re sure we bought more on our last grocery run. Still, … Read more
Picture this: you’ve spent an afternoon lovingly tending to a stew simmering on the stove as you gear up to serve dinner to your friends and family. The table is set, the candles are lit, and mealtime is moments away. In the final countdown to dinner, you give it a taste only to be hit … Read more