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Tips
How to Dry Fresh Herbs
Gardens are generally overflowing with fresh herbs towards the end of the growing season. Preserve your fresh herbs for year-round use with this simple tip.
Make Vinaigrette in an Empty Mustard Jar
Before recycling a just-emptied mustard jar, make a simple vinaigrette out of the residual mustard. The flavor and emulsion will be out of this world.
DIY Superfine Sugar
No need to keep superfine sugar on hand for baking! You can make it at home using regular old granulated sugar. Here's how to make superfine sugar.
Remove Germ from Garlic to Improve Flavor
As garlic ages, it can begin form a green shoot in the center where the germ is. Unless you have young, fresh garlic, you may want to remove the germ to improve the flavor. Here's how to do it.
How to Make Quick Pan-Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic is inimitable in its sweet, mild garlic flavor, but it can take up to an hour to roast a whole head. Here's a quick method for pan-roasting garlic.
All-Purpose Brushes for Cleaning
Toothbrushes and paint brushes may seem like they have no place in the kitchen—but they can be indispensable in cleaning and food prep. Here's a few ways to use these all-purpose brushes in your own kitchen.
How to Chop Nuts—and Keep Them From Rolling Around
When chopping round nuts (like macadamia nuts) with your chef’s knife, the nuts have a tendency to fly right off the cutting board, making a dangerous mess. Here's a simple way to chop nuts and keep them from rolling around.
An Easy Way to Skim Stock
When making stock, there's bound to be some "scum" that floats on the surface that can marr your otherwise perfect homemade stock. Here's an easy way to skim your stocks and broths to remove residue.
How to Make Perfectly Round Icebox Cookies
Icebox cookies are a baker's best friend: you can always have homemade cookie dough at the ready to bake off whenever you need a quick dessert. But how do you keep the cookies round? Here's a simple storage tip that will ensure your cookies look perfect every time.
How to Make Citrus Salt
If you have any leftover citrus zest from making meat marinades or salad dressings, or just need the juice—zest the citrus anyway!—and make citrus salt. It can be used in a multitude of ways to add a bright citrus note to recipes.
Don't Throw Out Those Radish Leaves!
Don’t throw out those fresh radish leaves! Instead, try adding them to salads, soups, and vegetable side dishes just as you would any green herb or greens like arugula.
Make Roux for Gravy and Freeze for Later Use
When you make stock, use the resulting fat to make roux. Then freeze the roux in small disks for later use. You'll always have a richly flavored roux base on hand for making gravy and sauces.
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Recipes
Whipped Cream
Raspberry-Banana Pudding
Try this fruity new spin on the classic summertime sweet.
Strawberry Pretzel Tart
Use the leftover strawberries from making the syrup to dollop on ice cream.
Frozen Berry Swirl Sheet Cake
No time to make the raspberry sauce? No worries. Use ¾ cup seedless raspberry jam mixed with ¼ cup water instead of the homemade sauce.
Shoestring Okra
These little strips of fried okra get tossed in a homemade lemon pepper seasoning; serve this dish right away, as the okra will lose its crispness if it sits too long.
Cashew Chicken-Stuffed Peppers
Takeout lovers, rejoice! The classic tastes of cashew chicken and rice are cooked into the perfect serving size in this addictive recipe.
Greek Stuffed Peppers with Lamb
Israeli couscous, zesty lemon, and tangy feta cheese mix with the flavors of lamb to create a satisfying, well-rounded meal.
Shrimp Chiles Rellenos
Get ready for your family to request this dish over and over again. Fresh shrimp and melted Monterey Jack cheese make for an irresistible dinner.
Squash and Feta Frittata with Za’atar
Za’atar is a savory Middle Eastern spice blend of herbs and sesame seeds. Ground sumac adds earthy tartness and herbal notes to the classic mix.
All-Butter Pie Dough
Summer’s Bounty Potato Salad
This veggie-packed potato salad is a must-make side for your next potluck.
Ultimate Tomato Pie
This pie lets garden-fresh tomatoes shine.