Cooking Basics

To find out how much heat your broiler gives off, use this simple test.

How to set up your broiler for optimum cooking results.

If wood chips aren't soaked and wrapped in foil, they combust quickly and produce an immediate cloud of smoke that doesn't penetrate food. Here's how we prepare the chips to ensure they burn slowly and still infuse our food with flavor.

Excess grease can ruin an otherwise flavorful homemade chicken broth.

Can you use just any old nut in the nut aisle to make pesto?