It’s the day after Thanksgiving and you’re still reveling in the hard work you put into making a delicious feast the day prior. When you take out the leftover mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy for a quick leftover lunch, you…
It’s Thanksgiving morning, and you’ve probably been up since the crack of dawn getting your turkey prepped and into the oven. You’re about to baste that baby for the first time when you realize you forgot to buy that thing…
Some say Chinese food tastes better the next day, and who are we to argue when science confirms it? Per Dr. Kantha Shelke of the Institute of Food Technologists, all those aromatic ingredients undergo some tasty chemical reactions while cooking, and these…
Master the classic French stew of white beans and duck confit The revival of classic French cooking is still going strong, so if you’ve already tried your hand at homemade croissants and taken boeuf bourguignon for a spin, it’s time…
If you’ve ever sniffed from a jar of garam masala or eaten a friend’s homemade pickles, you’ve likely come in contact with coriander. You may not recognize it right off the bat — the earthy seasoning is less assertive than most…
Salmon remains one of the most well-loved and frequently eaten fish in the U.S. According to Seafood Source, Americans grilled, fried, steamed, and poached a record-breaking amount of seafood in 2021. Amongst the top contenders, salmon took the silver medal…
Like many of our favorite spirits and liquors, vermouth originated as a medicinal drink. Its origins date back to ancient civilizations, such as Greek and Chinese, and are tied to their medical knowledge. It is believed that the ancient Chinese…
It’s Sunday, you’re at a BBQ and you sit down to cut into your meaty, smoky plateful with a steak knife. You take a bite that’s simultaneously salty, savory and sweet, and wash it down with a tall, cold beer.…
Soft-shell crabs have a mysterious cult-like following. Every spring, fanatics come out of hibernation to get their fill of these unique crustaceans. When deep-fried soft-shell crabs start popping up on menus all along the Atlantic coast, everyone knows spring is…
Whether you’re attending an end-of-the-summer clambake, donning a cheesy bib at your favorite chain restaurant (don’t forget the cheddar biscuits) or steaming a pair for date night in your own kitchen, breaking open a freshly steamed lobster tail is a…