The Puerto Rican Cornmeal Fritters You Should Definitely Try
For occupying such a small place on the globe, Puerto Rico has no shortage of interesting and unique foods. See what the island's take on corn fritters is.
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Stories By Amanda Bretz
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The Nigella Lawson Tip That Transformed Ina Garten's Chicken Orzo
Here's one way to ensure your whole pot of chicken orzo ends up flavorful, which Ina Garten learned from Nigella Lawson's cookbook. -
The Prep Step To Take For Extra Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
While some cooks swear that creamy potatoes only get that way by adding things like sour cream, there is another way to get ultra-fluffy mashed potatoes. -
Rachael Ray's Genius Method For Testing Burger Seasoning
Chef, cookbook author and burger enthusiast Rachael Ray has developed an easy one-step method to ensure your burgers don't have lackluster flavor. -
The Reason You Should Always Have Cheesecloth On Hand
Although we often think of using it for the straining process in cheese making, cheesecloth has a number of other uses in the kitchen. -
What Does The Term 'Dank' Mean When It Comes To Beer?
Perhaps it's the similar aroma between these plants that can help explain the reason a newer descriptor has made its way onto the beer scene. -
The Pantry Favorite That Adds Depth To Your Hot Chocolate
It turns out that adding this ingredient to your hot chocolate adds another level of flavor to the cool-weather drink. -
Do You Have To Use Warm Lids When Home Canning?
Do you have to use warm lids when home canning? This particular instruction may date back decades, but is it still the best advice for home canners? -
Why It's Important To Pick The Right Wash For Your Pie Crust
Since each wash serves a different purpose, it's a good practice to understand how each one works so your pies turn out picture-perfect and delicious. -
What Makes Palm Sugar Unique?
It's more and more likely that your local grocery store will have different sweeteners on the shelf, and palm sugar is one worth seeking out for a few reasons. -
Your Next Cocktail Party Needs A DIY Garnish Platter
A customized food platter is always essential to a cocktail party, but what about for drinks? Here's why a DIY garnish platter could be your next hit. -
Is It Possible To Can Frozen Fruits And Vegetables?
Even outside of harvest season, home canning is a great way to make produce last longer. But is it possible to can frozen fruits and vegetables? -
The Classic Party Snack Ina Garten Approves Of For Dinner
It is nice to know that — according to Food Network chef and cookbook author Ina Garten — eating a cocktail party dish for dinner is perfectly permissible. -
The Best Type Of Sugar To Use For Ultra Gooey Brownies
There is an ingredient you can include when you make brownies from scratch that helps your brownies come out gooey and fudgy. -
Custard Vs. Mousse: What's The Difference?
Whether you've enjoyed custard in a pie or had creamy mousse as your final course, you've probably noticed some similarities and differences between the two. -
You Should Be Cooking Whole Chickens In Your Air Fryer. Here's Why
While it's true that all these things are amazing when made in the air fryer, it's also great for cooking raw meat like making your chicken wings crispy. -
The Type Of Fry That Works Best For Loaded Cheese Fries
There are a few ways to avoid a mess from loaded cheese fries and ultimately they start with using the correct French fry shape. -
The Difference Between Taco Soup And Tortilla Soup
Before you go filling your bowl with taco or tortilla soup, let's take a peek into what makes each recipe unique and the nutritional value of each soup. -
Focaccia Di Recco Is The Crispy, Cheesy Relative Of Italy's Famed Bread
Although it has focaccia in the name, this bread differs from the more traditional style in texture and look of the bread. -
Why The Quality Of Your Milk Matters When Making Coffee Drinks
When it comes to choosing a milk to froth into your favorite coffee, you want café-level creaminess. See what milks work best in your joe and why. -
The Bar Cart Staple That's Key To Perfectly Shaken Iced Coffee
If you love iced coffees then you'll probably also like iced coffee cocktails. When you're making one at home, there's a bar cart staple that you should grab. -
What Makes Queso Fresco Unique
While there's no shortage of scrumptious cheeses available, there's one Mexican-style cheese that stands apart from so many of the others — queso fresco. -
Why Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans Should Rest Before Being Ground
While you'll want to limit the amount of time between grinding beans and brewing coffee, you should take an opposite approach when roasting at home. -
The Yankee Origins Of Southern Food Staple Pimento Cheese
The South is responsible for many staple foods, but pimento cheese isn't one it can take credit for. Here's how it ties to Yankee origins. -
The Difference Between Parsnips And Carrots
Both carrots and parsnips are root vegetables and they each have the same long, tapered shape, but there are some key differences between them. -
The Dangers Of Stacking Home-Canned Food Too High
Jar type aside, it's important to remember these techniques to keep your home-canned foods as safe as possible. -
Why A Gooseneck Kettle Is Key For Perfect Pour Over Coffee
There's a delicate balance between the ingredients and process when brewing a pour-over coffee. The best way to get the perfect cup is to use the perfect tools.
