The Ideal Coffee-To-Water Ratio For A French Press Is Up To You
French presses make delicious coffee with a simple process. But don't be fooled — finding the right ratio may be tricky at first. The key is to experiment!
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Stories By Anna Staropoli
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Roast Potatoes With Lemon Slices For A Bright Side Dish
One of the best additions to roasted potatoes, however, isn't about fancy truffle oils or grated cheese. Rather, just a little bit of citrus goes a long way. -
The Most Important Rule For Swapping Almond And Vanilla Extracts
If you've run out of the common ingredient, however, there's no need to run to the grocery store. Rather, you can easily swap your vanilla for almond extract. -
The Baking Tool That Makes Freezing Ground Beef A Breeze
Luckily, you can easily resolve this latter setback with one common household tool. To prevent your ground beef from turning soggy, it is your new best friend. -
The Butter Technique That Chewy Cookie Enthusiasts Need To Know
Did you know that the texture of your butter when you mix together ingredients will have a strong affect on the ultimate texture of your baked cookies? -
Flavor Roasted Parsnips With A Sprinkle Of Parmesan Cheese
The saltiness in parmesan cheese can help balance out the sweetness of roasted parsnips, elevating the simple dish to entrée-worthy flavor. -
The Creamy Topping That Prevents Roast Salmon From Drying Out
One of the best ways to maintain moisture in your salmon actually has nothing to do with baking time, but rather what the fish is cooked with. -
Choose Chives Over Scallions For A Better Baked Potato
Chives and scallions are similar in relation to being alliums, but only one serves best as a topping for a baked potato. Here's why you should choose chives. -
Giada De Laurentiis Adds Her Favorite Spicy Condiment To Everything
They are the claim-to-fame for Southern Italy's Calabria region. They're also among celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis' go-to culinary additions. -
The Trick For Cooking The Best Folded Eggs
Popular in Australia, folded eggs are often considered to be a hybrid between omelets and scrambled eggs, and making them involves a simple two-step process. -
The Mixing Mistake You Can Easily Fix When Making Pasta From Scratch
Fresh pasta recipes come simple, most calling for flour, eggs, and water. However, you can run into trouble at the mixing stage for this homemade dough. -
David Chang's Unique Go-To Dipping Sauce For French Fries
Celebrity Chef David Chang has a rather unique choice for his favorite french fry dipping sauce, which you might recognize as part of your favorite steak dish. -
Why It's Always Better To Serve Muffulettas Warm
While this iconic New Orleans sandwich can be enjoyed warm, cold, or fresh out of the oven, it's always better to serve muffulettas warm. Here's why. -
Skip A Step And Leave The Peels On When Making Your Own Applesauce
Not only does this make it faster to create delicious applesauce, but the final product will be more nutritious and equally smooth and creamy. -
The Trader Joe's Staple That Will Transform Your S'mores
Grocery store spreads can transform your classic s'mores into something more unique. But nothing is quite as delicious as this ingredient from Trader Joe's. -
The Clever Reason Joanna Gaines Always Keeps Boxed Pancake Mix In The Pantry
Culinary creations can be convenient too. Though the cookbook author knows homemade, see why Joanna Gaines uses a pre-made pancake mix when time is a factor. -
The Ideal Time To Add Sauce To Wings To Keep Them Crispy
If you struggle to maintain the crispy exterior of your wings, it most likely has to do with adding the sauce at the wrong time. Here's when it's most ideal. -
How To Keep Homemade Gnocchi Fresh In The Fridge
Making your own gnocchi doesn't require too many ingredients or skill. It does, however, require some extra maintenance to make sure the pasta doesn't dry out. -
The Flavorful Method For Grilling Sausages With Onions And Peppers
If you want to maximize the flavors in your next batch of Italian sausages and vegetables, do this step first. -
The Simple Test To Check If Poached Eggs Are Done
Perfecting the thickened outer whites and gooey inner yolks of a poached egg might not be the easiest task, but with practice and know-how it can be mastered. -
The Restaurant Buffet Mistake A Professional Chef Would Never Make
Safeguard your salad experience - see why navigating the sometimes risky territory of buffet salad bars just involves asking the right questions. -
Ina Garten's Shortcut For Deliciously Salty Meatballs
There's a better way to make a satisfyingly salty meatball than simply upping the sodium content. The Barefoot Contessa shows you how to do it. -
Use Cheesecloth To Keep Cut Guanciale Fresh
While cheesecloth is typically used for, of course, cheese - particularly straining milk - it serves quite a few functions. It can keep your guanciale fresh. -
The Seasoning Mistake You'll Want To Avoid When Grilling Vegetables
Punch up those grilled veggies by going heavy on the flavor. Hemming-and-hawing with your spices are what's costing you those mouthwatering results. -
The Step You Should Never Skip While Meal Prepping Sweet Potatoes
It's a great idea to cut and prepare your raw sweet potatoes ahead of time. To make your sweet potatoes last, however, you'll want to follow one essential step. -
How Long To Let Cucumber Water Sit For The Maximum Infusion
Cucumber infused water is refreshing and easy to make. Here's how long to let cucumber water sit for the maximum infusion. -
Keep Size In Mind When Choosing Which Veggies To Roast All At Once
Unlock the secret to perfectly roasted vegetables. Learn how to choose the right combination of veggies and sizes for an even and delicious result every time.
