A big pot of chili simmering on the stove feels so comforting and familiar, like a warm hug in your kitchen. Most people think of the chile con carne, one of many…
Upgrade Boring Fish Sandwiches With A Dollop Of This Greek Sauce
If you’re going to all the trouble of frying up fish for sandwiches — the dredging, the dipping, the temperature tango, and the eventual cooking oil disposal — your ancillary ingredients should…
Everything You Need To Know About Buying, Preparing, And Cooking Crabs
Sometimes sourcing and prepping a whole crab (or, depending on how many people you’re serving, several whole crabs) is kind of a big ask. If that happens, just take the easy route…
The Best Ways To Tell If Pomegranates Are Ripe
No, a bite from the pomegranate fruit won’t doom you to spend a good chunk of the year in the underworld. Not everyone can be Persephone. This sumptuous red fruit generally has…
Vegan Candy Guide: The Brands You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
Go ahead and take a sucker; what color do you want? If these words ignite a spark of nostalgia, you’re probably remembering a Dum Dum. A requisite treat for customers at banks…
Soft Shell Clams Vs Hard Shell Clams: What’s The Difference?
There’s a lot to like about clams. They are among the most affordable types of seafood and have some of the lowest mercury levels among seafood. Clams are also a very versatile ingredient….
You’re Doing It All Wrong – How To Ripen Avocados And Store Bananas
Avocados and bananas are versatile fruit — yes, avocados are a fruit too. Both can be added to a variety of delicious meals from sweet to savory. But as anyone who’s bought either in…
The Fiber-Rich Scrambled Egg Addition That Brings Big Flavor To Breakfast
Scrambled eggs are a classic breakfast choice, and for good reason. They’re quick to cook, satiating, and delicious when prepared correctly. That initial hit of protein first thing is also good for…
The Ultimate Guide To How Marshmallows Are Made
Once the marshmallow mixture has been whipped for a while, it’s time to set them and shape them. This is one area where the process for homemade marshmallows and the process for…
We Tried And Ranked 8 Popular Fast Food Fried Chicken Chains
KFC was one of the first fried chicken restaurants I ever went to, so it sort of shaped the way I look at fried chicken everywhere. You would think, then, that KFC…