Coating a homemade cake in a layer of frosting can cover a multitude of baking sins. Indeed, there’s little that a generous dollop of Italian meringue buttercream, chocolate ganache, or cream cheese icing can’t fix. From sticking the crumbly, broken…
If you love deep-fried Oreos, you’ll be delighted to know you can make them at home using your air fryer — there’s no need to wait for a summer carnival. Not only will they come out tasting just as delicious,…
If you are new to the process, making brown butter can be intimidating, but it’s an important skill to hone whether you are making brown butter shrimp pasta or brown butter banana bread. Making a “beurre noisette” (which is a fancy French…
Wax paper is likely one of those items that languishes at the back of your drawer, causing frustration every time the box gets stuck. But wax paper is capable of much more than you may realize. It can be your…
You might already be a cast iron skillet convert: the classic, sturdy pans are beloved for the ability to sear steaks, bake cornbread, and serve as an alternative for pizza stones. But chances are, you’ve never used a cast iron…
If you’re a fan of shortcut ravioli recipes you can make easily at home, we have another hack for you to add to your arsenal of culinary efficiency. Whether you’ve decided to put together ravioli with butternut squash or crab,…
It’s heartbreaking when patches of rust develop on a beloved cast iron pan and adversely affect the flavorful seasoning that’s been baked into the surface after years of careful use. Moreover, it’s time-consuming to clean it well before you can…
Soup stock is the backbone of many dishes, from hearty stews and soups to savory sauces. Making it is straightforward: simmer bones, vegetables, and aromatics in water until you’ve extracted all the flavor. As simple as it sounds, this process…
Green beans — boil them, roast them, or even fry them because the versatile vegetables can withstand a variety of cooking techniques. You can also pull out that trendy air fryer to make your next batch of green beans even…
Deep frying at home can be intimidating. There’s something about standing in front of a pot of scalding-hot oil that makes even confident cooks think about how many ways things could go badly. Using a deep fryer instead of a…