July / August
2013Covered vs. Uncovered Pots for Boiling Water
Does covering the pot really make water boil faster?
Published: July 2013
Cold vs. Softened Butter for Creaming
Most recipes that call for creaming butter and sugar ask for softened butter. Is…
Published: July 2013
How to Store Feta Cheese
What’s the best way to store feta cheese if it doesn’t come packed in a brine?
Published: July 2013
Why Use a Water Pan in Your Grill?
When you need to cook more slowly and gently on the grill, a water pan may just …
Published: July 2013
Enhancing Flavor with Kombu
A little kelp can help out the flavor of your soups and sauces in a big way.
Published: July 2013
Making Mayonnaise Without Raw Egg Yolks with the Microwave
If whipping up homemade mayonnaise using raw egg yolks isn't for you, here's an …
Published: July 2013
To Eat or Not to Eat: Lobster Tomalley
What is the green stuff in cooked lobster? Is it safe to eat?
Published: July 2013
Technique: The Best Way to Extract Lobster Meat
There’s a lot more meat in a lobster than just the tail and claws—if you know ho…
Published: July 2013
What is Brownulated Sugar?
How does Domino's Brownulated sugar compare with regular brown sugar?
Published: July 2013
Unwilting Lettuce
Will soaking wilted lettuce in ice water and vinegar crisp it up more quickly th…
Published: July 2013
Dramatic Weight Variation in Packaged Chicken Parts
Grabbing a package of chicken parts is usually a lot faster than standing in lin…
Published: July 2013
Substituting Dry Sherry for Cream Sherry
If you've got a bottle of dry sherry handy, here's a tip for transforming it int…
Published: July 2013
How to Cut Bok Choy for Stir-Fry
Separating the leaves and stems ensures that this crisp-tender vegetable will co…
Published: July 2013
Lessening a Chile Pepper's Burn on Skin or in Mouth
Are there good ways for getting rid of the irritating burn that can happen when …
Published: July 2013
The Importance of Tube Pans
Why do recipes for angel food cake and chiffon cake always call for a tube pan?
Published: July 2013
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