Cooking Basics
Labels: Decoding Low Fat vs. Reduced Fat vs. Fat Free
Foods are often labeled “low fat,” “reduced fat,” “fat free,” etc. What do these terms mean?
Twelve Steps to Sheet Pan Pizza
Also called Sicilian or cafeteria-style pizza, sheet pan pizza is delicious, feeds a crowd, and is much less fussy than thin-crust pizza. Lengthy fermenting times, pizza stones, and super-hot ovens not required.
Will the Addition of a Potato to a Pot of Frying Doughnuts Make the Doughnuts Less Greasy?
Does adding a potato to a pot of frying doughnuts result in doughnuts that are less greasy?
Can Potato Starch be Substituted for Cornstarch to Thicken Sauces?
Not all starches are created equally.
Twelve Steps to Chili con Carne
Our recipe uses supermarket ingredients to match the depth and complexity of chili that takes twice as much effort.
Dry vs. Liquid Measuring Cups for Thick Wet Ingredients
For sticky and/or semisolid ingredients like mayonnaise, peanut butter, sour cream, and honey, we prefer a third option: the adjustable measuring cup.
