The blender is one of those kitchen tools that really gives you your money's worth: grinding up nuts, pureeing foods, blending together your favorite fruits for a smoothie, or even crushing ice in a matter of seconds. But did you know you should never put hot foods in your blender?
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If you leave your pie out on the counter after your Thanksgiving meals, you've been storing pecan pie wrong this whole time. Pecan pie, because of its egg content, should actually be stored in the refrigerator. Here's how to properly store your pecan pie this year.
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The next time you pick up a batch of rhubarb from your local market, there are three steps to take to make sure you prepare it properly. This way you'll get the best baking, cooking, and eating experience possible. Here's what to do.
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Stuffing can absolutely be made ahead of time, and it can make things a lot easier for you on Thanksgiving day. But there are a few things to keep in mind in order to properly freeze and thaw stuffing so that it cooks evenly, and doesn't make anyone sick.
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If you recently saw KFC's Colonel Sanders and did a double take, you're not alone. The fresh-faced, pretty-boy appearance was inspired by the November charity event Movember. That's right, the Colonel pictured in the KFC France logo removed his iconic moustache to mark the start of the event.
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Despite your best intentions (and smidge of impatience), glaring at a fresh pear won't help it ripen any faster. Unlike other tree-borne fruits, pears ripen after they're harvested, not while nuzzled on the tree. Once picked, grocers keep pears chilled, so they stay firm until you're ready to enjoy.
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Asparagus may be good for you, but the typical American only eats about 1.75 pounds of the stalks each year, making it one of the less consumed vegetables in the U.S. Maybe it's because of all those rumors that it makes your urine a smelly or maybe you feel wasteful and intimidated by the vegetable.
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There are always the classics like pumpkin pie, but the ultimate choice seems to be pecan. It doesn't get much better than the sweet and nutty pie -- especially if it has a splash of bourbon in it too. The only downside of pecan pie is that it frequently has quite a lot of corn syrup in the filling.
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A key element to any successful curry dish is having a sauce that is not only complex and flavorful, but rich in consistency as well. If you've ever tried to replicate your favorite Thai or Indian restaurant curry and ended up with a watery and unsatisfying knockoff, there are ways to fix that.
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If you are like most households, you probably find yourself buying lettuce well before you plan to use it, only to open up the refrigerator to find it wilted or worse. Luckily there are great tricks and tips to resuscitate the foundational ingredient of your salads and sandwiches.
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Though decorating the house might be the most fun and easiest part of the process, these are the candy pitfalls you should avoid.
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Smoking a turkey, whether it's for Thanksgiving dinner or another special occasion, is a delicious and easy way to cook up a whole bird. You don't even have to own a smoker to do it. The result will be a juicy bird with delicious smoky flavor, and you won't have to give up your oven for hours.
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There are many strange foods and unique taste sensations out there, but few of them can match the sheer strangeness of the sea urchin.
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Pho, when done right, can be one of the most comforting dishes of all time. The only caveat? Getting the broth right can take long hours. You can drastically cut down on the overall cooking time by using an Instant Pot. Read on to know the tricks that can help you.
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Deboning chicken wings probably isn't something you're going to do every night, especially because getting rid of all those smaller bones can be kind of a pain for the amount of meat you end up with. Your usual method of deboning is probably just pulling out the bones as you eat.
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When pork chops are cooked to juicy perfection, they're hard to beat. When pork chops come out of the oven dry and leathery, however, you might as well toss them to the dog. Here are several prep steps you can take to ensure lip-smacking chops.
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While that bitter taste may be a hallmark of extra-virgin olive oil, it is not a hallmark of emulsion recipes. Read on to find out how you can get rid of it.
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Stress around breakfast -- famously "the most important meal of the day" -- isn't necessarily the best way to start out.
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Have you ever ordered prime rib and had your mouth catch fire when you took a bite of the mystery white sauce that accompanied it? Surprise! That was horseradish. The spiciness from horseradish dissipates quickly, like wasabi.
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Atlantic Beach Pie is a North Carolina phenomenon: neither completely lemon nor lime, free of graham-crackers, and topped with whipped cream instead of meringue, it's close to other citrus pies but also something completely different.
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Washing lettuce probably isn't anyone's favorite kitchen chore - it can be tough to hit all of its little crevices and make sure it actually gets clean. While there's not really any way around it, there are methods for washing your lettuce that are better than others.
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Halloween is here again, and this year there's more to look forward to than just candy. Though you probably know you can pair candy with wine, we're here to tell you you can pair it with cheese too! Match all three for a scary good Halloween-worthy charcuterie board this year.
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If you're going to go to all the trouble of making an apple pie or crisp, make sure it's worth all the slicing, peeling, and chopping by choosing the best apple for the job. You might not have thought about it before, but different varieties of apples each have their own niche in the kitchen.
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There's a hack for absolutely everything these days. No matter what you're craving and needed five minutes ago, you can probably find an easy version to make at home. This trick is clearly basic, as it only calls for two ingredients, but there are plenty of people who love the ice cream alternative.
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Once you get your salt solution down, you can get fancy and add all kinds of herbs, cut-up vegetables, citrus fruits, and seasonings to your brine. But there is another ingredient that you might want to consider adding to your brine: sugar.
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With many Americans wisely keeping away from shops this year, a Thanksgiving dinner you can order online for home delivery is the way to go.
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If your clams have gone bad, that's not something anyone wants to realize after eating them. Read on for tips on how to tell if they are no longer good.
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