That’s right. Raw. (The stalks, not the leaves which are poisonous.) What Does Rhubarb Taste Like? Have you ever tried biting into a piece of raw rhubarb stalk? I dare you. It’s like a hundred times more sour than a lemon (OK maybe a little exaggeration here). It’s screaming tart. It’s “what was I thinking?” tart. Anyway, rhubarb is not safe around this house. The refrigerator half-life for rhubarb is a couple hours at best....
This sheet pan granola bark falls squarely in the easy sheet pan category. It’s everything I love about granola bars, just a little more rustic and a little less fussy. Beyond its simplicity, the first thing to know about this maple ginger granola bark is that it’s exceptionally flavorful and crunchy. Made using rolled oats, 3 kinds of seeds, and extra-virgin olive oil, the sweetness comes by way of maple syrup, brown sugar, and crystallized ginger....
What is Shrimp Ceviche? Ceviche is typically made with red snapper that is “cooked” by the acidity of lime and lemon juice (see this ceviche recipe.) This version of ceviche is prepared with shrimp, which is first lightly cooked and then marinated in the citrus juice. My father, who generally doesn’t really like shrimp that much, loved this ceviche. (Gotta love it when they eat it up and ask for more!...
Following recipes is an essential part of the way I cook. Learning to read a recipe correctly is a huge bonus. Once I started following the steps correctly, cooking became much easier. Here’s what I recommend doing: First, read the ingredient list and set all the items out. Then, one by one, measure and prepare each item as indicated. For example, if the recipe calls for one cup carrots, shredded, that means to wash, trim and shred a few carrots before you start cooking....
These Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos need to be on your regular rotation right now. Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker Tacos They make an effortless midweek meal for the whole family, and they’re also a crowd-pleaser for any Game Day party you might be throwing. Just set the slow cooker to “warm” and let everyone help themselves when they’re hungry. These tacos definitely bring the flavor! Made with shredded chicken, chipotle peppers, and honey, each bite has just enough sweetness and heat to wake up your taste buds....
But this kind of macaroni and cheese is a complete waste on my children. They want nothing to do with it. They want the from-the-box macaroni and cheese. It’s almost like it was deeply engrained in their American genes. Escaping the Blue Box Of course, the truth about macaroni and cheese for most American children is that they want what they are used to. Because of busy lives and the low cost of boxed macaroni and cheese, that is what most kids know....
But perfectly cooked salmon isn’t the only thing this recipe has going for it. No, the other attraction is that this sous vide recipe makes an outstanding freezer meal. Having a few of these teriyaki salmon fillets prepped in the freezer and ready to cook sous vide is a lifesaver on nights when other dinner plans go awry. New to Sous Vide Cooking? Start Here Everything You’ve Been Wondering About Sous Vide Cooking at Home How to Use Your New Sous Vide Immersion Circulator How to Seal Foods Without Using a Vacuum Sealer Sous Vide and Food Safety: What to Know...
I love to cook with spaghetti squash. It’s packed with nutrients and its al dente, noodle-like texture makes it a great replacement for pasta. Serve spaghetti squash carbonara with a side of sautéed vegetables or a salad and a glass of dry white wine. Microwave or Oven? You Pick! I prefer to cook my spaghetti squash in the oven for deeper flavor, but you can save time by cooking the squash in the microwave....
There is simply nothing better than fresh cracked crab, but you have to make sure the crab is very fresh. During the season we will call Whole Foods and ask when the last shipment came in. If it is the same day, we’re there. Sometimes we greedily pick up more crab than we can actually eat in one sitting. In these cases, the crab meat gets formed into crab cakes to be eaten at the next meal....
Not only is this mac and cheese delicious, it’s also easy. You could certainly buy a mountain of fresh spinach and cook it down, but frozen chopped spinach makes this dish weeknight dinner fast. Plus, it feels good to know there’s three whole boxes of greens in this mac. Fear not, you’ll also get some carb-on-carb action with a crunchy toasted-panko topping. It’s the perfect dish for those autumn days: The air is crisp enough that you’re fine with a warm casserole, and the days are busy enough that it’s great to be able to feed a crowd quickly....
Look for Large or Jumbo Frozen Shrimp I call the plump shrimp in this dish scampi because they’re the largest ones in the market—sometimes labeled “large” or “jumbo,” or with a number like “16/20” (which means 16 to 20 pieces in a pound). If shrimp is the main protein in the pasta, you want big pieces so they stand out. In New England, where I live, most shrimp are raised elsewhere and flown in frozen....
I carefully but swiftly flip the pot onto the platter, and voila! Before everyone appears a mound of fluffy rice encased in a beautiful golden saffron crust. I have made tahdig hundreds of times, but that’s the beauty of it—no matter how many times you make it, there remains a sense of mystery and anticipation. What Is Tahdig? Tahdig is a traditional Persian rice dish that literally means “bottom of the pot....
The key ingredients other than chicken? Sweetened dried cranberries and tarragon. French tarragon is a distinctive herb, with a slight anise or licorice aroma. We don’t use it that often; I grew some last year and don’t think we used it more than once or twice the whole season. But it does pair well with chicken. The dried cranberries add some sweetness to the chicken salad, and the lemon juice adds just enough acidity to brighten all the flavors....
Not sure exactly what’s in your tap water? Find out, Campbell says, so you can better understand your specific needs in seeking the right filter for the job. There are ways to get intel on your water composition. The first is from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual consumer confidence reports. If you get well water, and/or you want to do more investigation yourself, there are other options. You can buy an easy-to-use home test kit....
Whether you are an accomplished baker or just starting out, baking pans are an essential component of your kitchen collection. The key when purchasing is to evaluate your needs like how many are you baking for and what recipes are you trying, whether dishwasher safe is a requirement and your own comfort with materials like a nonstick coating or bare aluminum. Baking pans come in all shapes and sizes, but a good baking pan can mean the difference between burnt brownies and evenly cooked chocolate nirvana....
“A [kitchen] can be a dangerous place, especially when everyone is moving at breakneck speed,” says Paolo Neville, executive chef at 95a Bistro & Co. in Lafayette, Colorado. “Having a can opener that is sturdy, easy to use, and cuts the can nice and clean without leaving any jagged edges is key.” There are other considerations as well. For instance, manual can openers are more common and are stored more easily, but an electric or battery-operated version requires less effort....
The electric Instant Pot’s ability to regulate its own heat is its advantage over older stovetop pressure cookers. This means whether you want to quickly whip up a batch of beans or a week’s worth of egg bites, you can literally set it and go about your business. There’s also a multitude of other features, like slow cooking, yogurt making, and air frying, to explore. But each new Instant Pot offers even more cooking methods and customizations than the last, so you’ll have to figure out which functions you need: whether it’s for cooking basic staples, pressure cooking, making desserts, or any combination of choices....
Kamado grills work in part because of their thick walls. The top kamados are made of ceramic, which allows them to be used year-round no matter what the weather. Thick walls also allow the egg-shaped grill to retain heat more efficiently than a flatter, rectangular grill. Air that enters the grill at the bottom, is blown over the hot coals into the main cooking space, before exiting out the top vent....
If you’re ready to embrace a more eco-friendly set of lifestyle habits, then it’s time to think about the ancient art of composting. This allows you to process plant and food waste and convert it into an organic material that can be used as plant fertilizer. It helps reduce your carbon footprint and sanitation bill while transforming kitchen trash into a real treasure for gardeners. Effective at-home composting relies on a quality bin to store your waste and facilitate the composting process....
