Because of its versatility, there’s a pasta dish for everyone out there from ziti to spaghetti and from lasagna to linguine. Do you need more reasons to love pasta?
In honor of this ubiquitous queen of all dairy products, here are five fun and surprising facts you may not know about cheese.
With poor eating habits invading most of our lives, maybe it’s time to add in some cruciferous veggies to lighten things up a bit and pave the way toward better health.
From cremini to shiitake, mushrooms may not precisely be a mystery, but there are enough types out there to leave you stumped on which ones to choose and how to prepare them.
From the Aztecs to early Europeans, who believed it could serve as both a love potion and medicine, not a lot has changed in our centuries-old love affair with the cocoa bean.
Rice is a delicious, versatile alternative to potatoes and pasta, and there are lots of varieties to choose from.
You probably have read the packaging on hundreds of different products, but do you really know what all the phrases mean? Too often, terms don’t really match up with your expectations.
If you don’t know what you are looking for, grabbing a random pepper at the grocery store can be a bit like playing a game of roulette.
Even if you are unfamiliar with the term “mother sauces,” you are likely eating and enjoying them all the time without actually realizing it.
While cow’s milk is a popular choice for many, the last few years have been a renaissance of sorts for anyone looking to explore the rapidly expanding field of nondairy milk.
Brining has plenty of advocates, and understandably so. It’s a flexible technique that makes a remarkable difference in the moistness of the turkey meat, especially the breast.
Learning to cook with a new spice is an excellent way to foster appreciation for dishes and cultures other than your own.
If you’re afraid of fats, you’re not alone. For many, fat is a four-letter word, but not all of its forms are worth swearing off.
If you want to take your kitchen game to the next level, learning to use the correct salt — and the proper amounts at the right times — is perhaps the most important key to superb cooking.
Thanks to modern conveniences like zip-close bags and easy access to ice, it’s incredibly easy to make smooth and delicious ice cream right at home, even without an expensive contraption.
Understanding some basic kitchen lexicon can help you avoid some major rookie mistakes when creating that next treat or meal.
We’re on a bona fide sugar binge in this country. And understanding how sugar behaves in recipes will help you avoid the chances of a baking disaster.
Between the gluten, non-gluten, and experimental flour varieties that pop up occasionally, the options could easily lead to a panic-induced cleanup on aisle 13. Avoid that with some simple tips.
Making pasta is not as daunting or as messy an undertaking as you might have heard. In fact, making it from scratch is so simple and straightforward that there's barely any learning curve.
Armed with just a little knowledge, you can up your kitchen game and feel good knowing you can confidently select, cook, and store onions of all types.