You decide to bake a cake. You stick a toothpick into the cake to make sure it's cooked all the way through. It's done and you decide to remove it from the pan only to find that the cake is stuck to...
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Using a thermometer is a lifesaver in the kitchen. It helps you identify when food is undercooked. But, what happens if you don't have a thermometer and you have been cooking the food according to...
How to slow cook without a slow cooker | 11 ways and recipes
Slow cookers are designed to simmer food on low heat over an extended period of time. Most slow cookers have three settings: Low: Cooks for eight hours - 170°F High: Cooks for six hours -...
Baking is a term most often used when the recipe calls for dry cooking food in the oven. Some recipes call for covered baking, while other recipes do not require that the food be covered...
Aioli, a creamy emulsion, is made up of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Lemon juice, a key ingredient, lends the aioli a tangy flavor and adds bright acidity. Making aioli is...
One of the most frustrating things that can happen when cooking beans is that the beans just won't soften. Especially since beans already take so long to cook, depending on the type of bean, of...