Know Your Weights and Measures
More and more, a kitchen scale is an essential kitchen tool if you do a lot of cooking.
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You Can Master Dried Beans With A Simple Formula
Dried beans are an inexpensive staple. But are they really better than canned beans? Yes, they are. Some people think cooking dried beans are a hassle,...
How To Cook Vegetables: Chard
Chard, also called Swiss Chard, is in the same family at the common garden beet, or beetroot, the kind you eat.
How To Cook Vegetables: Squash
The term squash refers to a large group of plants that includes a wide variety of shapes, colors and sizes. They are actually a fruit and originated in Mexico and Central America.
Cooking Vegetables: Peas
Peas are actually a fruit because they are edible seeds. They are usually grown in cooler climates, planted in the late winter and harvested in early to mid summer.
‘Tis The Season For Pot Roast
Pot roast is an American classic. But it’s not just American. You can find pot roast in some form in many countries.
Cooking Vegetables: Fennel
It’s a herb found all around the Mediterranean. It’s very aromatic with a stronger than expected flavor that hints of anise or licorice.
Thanksgiving Dinner: The Final Steps
As this is our final series of posts about making a big holiday dinner, it’s a good time to go over it all before we launch ourselves into the final topic.
More Thanksgiving Tips: Save Money, Too
If you’re hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner, you could easily spend hundreds of dollars. You could also spend well under that if you plan ahead and shop frugally.
Turn Pale Turkey Beautiful With Gravy!
When it’s time to get the turkey into the oven for Thanksgiving, or any other holiday, there are a few things to keep in mind.