Category: Cooking

Is anyone else a fan of pan tossing? Ever since I got my first carbon steel pan, I’ve been totally obsessed! I love watching everything slide around without having to flip each individual piece of broccoli or whatever I’m cooking. Sure, I occasionally make a bit of a mess, but it’s so much fun!

Marinating and Velveting Tips for Eye Round Beef for Stir-Frying/Pan-Frying Hi everyone, I’ve been diving into ways to velvet or marinate tougher cuts of beef, but I’m finding that the names for these cuts vary quite a bit in my country. One that I definitely recognize is the Eye Round. I came across this article…

Hey fellow escapist home cooks, I have a question for you: Are you changing the way you shop for groceries and kitchen supplies these days? Which stores have you found yourself supporting more, and what makes them stand out to you? In this time when the state of the world can feel overwhelming, one way…

Controversial take: using foil to tent meat while it rests is pointless. The intention is to keep it warm, but honestly, I don’t think it makes much of a difference. Sure, you might retain a degree or two of heat, but to me, it feels like a waste of foil. I always choose to skip…

Meal Ideas for a Confused College Student Hey there! I know this question can be a bit tricky, and I’ve been scouring various pages for some advice, so I thought I’d add my voice to the mix! As a freshman in college, I feel fortunate to have a mini kitchen in my dorm—complete with a…

Looking for a Wide Cooking Pot! I’m in search of a cooking pot that is wide and deep, available in the US. You can refer to this image for an idea of the size I’m looking for: https://ibb.co/JRqgNXtY. If you know of any options, please let me know!

Why does my brine look like this? Check out the image here I’ve only added salt, but it’s boiling and not clearing up. Should I continue and add all my seasonings, or should I be concerned? It tastes like saltwater, which isn’t bad—but I’m unsure what to do next.

Spring Make-Ahead Meal Ideas My brother and sister-in-law recently moved into a new home and are in the process of settling in. With their busy jobs and a one-year-old to care for, I’d like to lend a hand this weekend by bringing some easy meals. I was thinking of dishes like lasagna or other pre-prepared…

Which should I cook first: steak or ground beef? It might seem like a strange question, but I’m curious about the flavors that linger. I’m planning to have steak for dinner tonight and ground beef for lunch tomorrow, and I’ve been wondering which one would be better to cook first for optimal flavor enhancement.

Looking for a marshmallow alternative! I want to whip up some rice crispy treats—could Swedish Fish be a good substitute? Any suggestions would be great!