Add a cute, festive touch to your next mug of homemade hot chocolate with a marshmallow that is shaped like flower petals. With a few strategic slices, you can mold marshmallows into an adorable garnish that can be placed into…
Cooking with fresh herbs is an easy way to enhance the flavor of a dish. Whether you sprinkle chopped leaves on top to garnish, cook the herbs in a sauce, or blitz them into an herby dip, the options are…
When it comes to cocktails, the garnish can be the star of the show, elevating your drink from run-of-the-mill to surprisingly striking. Enter macerated strawberries in Prosecco — a delightful twist on the classic Champagne berry. These luscious, sparkling berries…
Chili crisp is one of the up-and-coming condiments of this generation — and it will likely keep a chokehold on our palates for a long time. This spicy, savory Asian condiment is made with ingredients like chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns,…
In between penning the dashing adventures of the Three (or Four) Musketeers, novelist Alexandre Dumas explored the culinary arts in Le Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine. When describing the truffle, Dumas gave the “gastronomes’ holy of holies” a bit of dialogue…
Taco night just got even better. Forget store-bought taco shells — instead, craft your own crispy, golden, hard taco shells right at home using just a microwave-safe glass and some tortillas. It’s a game-changing technique that will take your taco…
One of the key steps in preparing Chicken Cordon Bleu is achieving that flawless roll, ensuring that every bite reveals a delightful combination of tender chicken, savory ham (it’s a great way to use leftover ham), and gooey Swiss cheese.…
Removing grapes from the stem can take a minute, especially if they are fresh and firm. When you are chowing down on this fruit in a relaxing manner, removing them one by one from the stem is not an issue;…
Ask any cheesemonger and they’ll likely tell you the question they’re asked most often is which cheeses pair best with which fruits. While it’s hard to prove this combination has historical significance beyond the aesthetic (how many bunches of grapes…
Tamales are a common street food in Mexico, and many Mexicans leave their labor-intensive elaborations to the professionals. However, for special occasions like Christmas or Dia de la Candelaria, home cooks will often recruit family and friends for tamale parties…