Is it Safe to Store Knives in Rice?
Ever found yourself in a “grainy” situation trying to figure out the best way to store your knives? Well, you might have heard of the trick of keeping knives blade-deep in a jar of rice. At first glance, it seems…
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Grilled Eggplant: An Easy Barbecue Side Dish
If you want to impress your guests the next time you’re firing up the grill, there are a variety of delicious sides to choose from. Whether it’s a good coleslaw, prime season corn on the cob, baked beans, or banana pudding,…
Scrambled Eggs Recipe: The Secret to Perfecting Them with a Wooden Spoon Spatula
When it comes to savory breakfast dishes, it’s not hard to argue that scrambled eggs are one of the best. They’re soft, savory, delicious, and a great way to get some morning protein into your system. This is why it’s…
Savory Snack Recipe: Homemade Smoked Crackers
Smoked crackers could become your latest snack obsession and don’t say we didn’t warn you. These bite-sized vehicles for cheese, meats, and spreads will keep you reaching for more, and crumbs can be easily used to top off casseroles and…
Avoid Slow Cooking: The Safety Mistake You Might be Making
The slow cooker is your friend on those busy work weeks when you want to cook dinner, but are short on time. Whether you are making a crockpot coq au vin or a slow cooker chicken tinga, just put your ingredients…
The Best Cuts of Chicken for Grilling
Hot dogs can be rather forgiving on the grill. Hamburgers are easy, too, but pose slightly more of a challenge if you’re trying to nail a certain temperature. From there, though, grilling can become a fraught experience for some —…
Single-serving Clafoutis Made in Muffin Tins
Hailing from France, clafoutis is a fruit-forward baked recipe that can make appearances at both the breakfast table and dessert buffet. Traditionally made in large dishes and scented with almonds, the chewy treat serves up butter, eggs, flour, sugar, milk, vanilla,…
Tip for preventing your shrimp burger from falling apart
If you’re a pescatarian, you may be forgoing classic beef burgers this summer. But luckily, if you still want to enjoy a grilled patty and barbecue atmosphere with everyone else, shrimp burgers are a tasty alternative that pack in plenty…
Reasons Chefs Steer Clear of Non-Stick Skillets
Non-stick skillets can be useful from time to time, but they have their downsides, especially in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen. The coating that makes food not stick to the pan is delicate. Scratches from metal utensils can cause it to…
Repurpose Your Leftover French Fries with Your Waffle Iron
There’s nothing more delicious than french fries fresh out of the fryer. It’s hard to beat the textural balance between crunchy and pillowy that hot oil instills in a potato. Fresh fries may be the perfect food, but it’s a…