How to Properly Clean Asparagus

When you buy a bunch of asparagus at the grocery store, it tends to look bright and vibrant. While it usually doesn’t appear to be covered with dirt, that doesn’t mean you should forego cleaning the spears — or any…
When you buy a bunch of asparagus at the grocery store, it tends to look bright and vibrant. While it usually doesn’t appear to be covered with dirt, that doesn’t mean you should forego cleaning the spears — or any…
If you want to take your chocolate fondue recipe to the next level, serve it from a fountain. The silky, smooth liquid chocolate flowing from the canopies draws everyone towards it excited to dip their treats. But while it’s great…
Cooking is a great way to de-stress but if the thought of cleaning your kitchen after enjoying your meal gives you anxiety, you need this tip: make a soapy marinade in your sink to soak dishes in, and dinner cleanup…
Aluminum foil, a veritable kitchen staple, has revolutionized the way we cook, store, and preserve food. Several historical factors are responsible for this. First of all, production amped up prior to the 1940s, but perhaps most interestingly, that was right…
Cooking with turmeric can be a delicious, creative, and healthful experience — but while it might help your brain and heart, home cooks know all too well that your clothing, countertops, dishes, and hands aren’t safe from the spice’s golden…
Soda pop is good for more than sipping. Sure, you may already know that you can make a Coca-Cola layer cake, but there might be plenty of things you didn’t know about soda, including the fact that you can use…
Grill season is quickly approaching, which probably has you itching to light the match and set some charcoal ablaze. But your grill may not be as ready as you are. If you’re smart, you’ll have left your grill under a…
If tea bags are a staple in your household, then you probably often brew a pot to start the day or for a calming moment in the afternoon. But when you’re done sipping, the used tea bags don’t have to…
A convenient can of whipped cream transforms a hot chocolate into a decadent dessert, a cupcake into a rich pudding, and a simple fruit salad into a luscious snack. But you know what’s not so convenient? When the nozzle clogs…
Broccoli is a go-to veggie when it comes to getting something green on the dinner plate. But whether you are making a crispy smashed broccoli, an easy broccoli pesto, or a velvety soy chicken and broccoli, there is one absolute…