Whether living in a dorm or a first apartment, here’s a list of kitchen must-haves for students starting out on their own.
Archive | Kitchen Tips & Tools
How to Make a Bechamel Sauce
A classic for a reason, Bechamel is the definitive white sauce, one of the French “mother sauces” and a standard in many dishes.
How to Temper
Tempering, in its simplest form, means to bring two liquids you plan to blend together to a similar temperature before combining them completely.
How to Simmer
Simmering is a skill that flies under the cooking radar, but once you know what it is and how to do it, it’s an incredibly useful tool for your daily cooking arsenal. In short, simmering is the very beginning stages of a boil in a pot of water or another liquid.
12 Dishes to Make With the Easy Pancake Molds
Pancakes in fun shapes are a great way to start the day for the young and young at heart.
11 Gift Ideas For Moms Who Love to Cook (Or Bake!)
Gift ideas that celebrates Mom’s culinary creativity in the kitchen. If she loves to cook or bake, this is the perfect gift guide just for her.
How to Choose the Right Cookware for the Job [Infographic]
Do you use the right pot or pan when you’re cooking? This quick visual guide will help you know how to choose the right piece of cookware for the job.
Spring Cleaning–Signs It’s Time to Replace Items in Your Kitchen
Not sure if that rickety pan, dull knife, or cracked wooden spoon is beyond saving? Here’s how to know when it’s time to replace common items in your kitchen.
How to Make an Amazing Pan Sauce
Learning how to make a pan sauce will elevate the flavors in the recipes you already know and make them even better. Here’s how to do it.
How to Sear Meat
Consider searing before you cook. This simple technique gives your recipes rich, delicious savory flavor and a restaurant-quality look. Here’s how to do it.