Tips
Room Temperature
Many recipes for cakes, cookies and other treats call for butter and eggs at room temperature. Here’s why. Eggs at room temperature combine more easily with other ingredients and they whip to a greater volume, […]
cooking clarified
Tools
Waterbath (Bain Marie)
Creamy cheesecakes. Silky crème brulée. What do they have in common? They owe their smooth textures to a water bath or bain marie. A water bath is used to gently cook delicate foods, especially egg-based […]
Techniques
How to Pop Corn
Anybody else remember Jiffy Pop Popcorn and how exciting it was to watch that foil tin nearly burst at the seams as the popcorn popped and popped and popped on the stovetop? Jiffy Pop was […]
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Flour 101 – Choose the Right Flour for the Job
It’s important to stock your pantry with the right flour for the right job. Most recipes will specify what type of flour you should use, but just in case, here’s a quick primer on a […]
Tips
Time Temperature Danger Zone
How scary does that sound? The Time Temperature Danger Zone (TTDZ, for short) includes temperatures between 40° Fahrenheit and 140° Fahrenheit. Keeping foods in this temperature range can lead to rapid bacteria growth, which can […]
Tools
How to Make Buttermilk | Buttermilk
Next time you get the urge to whip up a batch of pancakes or biscuits from scratch, but don’t have any buttermilk on hand, follow these steps to make a homemade version in just a […]
Drinks
Warm Caramel Apple Cider
Keep warm on chilly nights with this warm caramel apple cider. Skip the rum to make it kid-friendly. You’ll want to top this with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Learn how to whip cream […]