There are two different types of pot racks: wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted. One isn’t necessarily superior to the other. The most important thing is that your pot rack fits properly in your kitchen. So, it’s essential to measure the space before buying. Capacity is another factor to consider. If you have a lot of larger or heavyweight pots and pans, you want to make sure the rack is very secure before adding cookware....
Why? A well-roasted bird makes an undeniably beautiful presentation on your holiday table. Also, of course, the snap of salty, crisp skin with each tender morsel of meat is a little bite of heaven. In the end, we want a bird with tender, flavorful meat, and deeply golden, crispy skin. The goal is to inject the meat with moisture while eliminating it from the skin. Dry Skin = Crispy Skin Ultimately, you want dry skin....
Ditch the Microwave Even if your microwave has some fancy pizza button, don’t microwave your pizza. You’ll end up with a soggy mess of a pizza slice. Microwaves heat water that’s in food, so the pizza ends up steaming from the inside out. Not ideal and would not recommend. Use a Skillet on the Stove to Reheat Pizza The absolute best way to reheat a pizza is in a skillet on the stove....
But, take a breath! These Twice Baked Southwestern Sweet Potatoes are literally an entire meal in one. You put this on the plate, and it is a FULL MEAL. It requires no sides or other things. It is filling, delicious, and easy. If your kids are picky about food touching or food stuffed with other food (mine apparently are—see the report card below), then you can keep the filling and sweet potato separate, of course, or break it apart for them....
One year I had enough and I decided to throw my own vegan Thanksgiving party. These mashed potatoes were an instant hit among my meat-loving family members, and even though I no longer eat vegan, I still make them to this day. Vegan mashed potatoes do not contain any butter or cream, but they are still just as creamy and indulgent as the non-vegan version. Roasted garlic gives them a complex, savory, and slightly sweet flavor....
In spring you might make it with asparagus and peas, later in the summer with tomatoes and zucchini. Sometimes it uses a cream sauce, sometimes a marinara sauce, and sometimes, just with some olive oil and shaved Parmesan. The following recipe is how my mother likes to prepare Pasta Primavera, with whatever vegetables we have on hand and a little marinara sauce. It takes only 30 minutes to prepare, start to finish....
If you’re in the mood to diverge from the usual olive/canola/vegetable trifecta, why not try out some rice bran oil? What Is Rice Bran Oil? Rice bran oil is precisely what it sounds like: oil derived from the ‘bran’ - aka the outer layer - of the grain of rice. Rice bran oil is essentially the result of taking something that was previously discarded or possibly used as feed for animals and turning it into a substantial, efficient cooking oil that can rival the more popular options....
To this day, cinnamon is one of my favorite ingredients - the delicious flavor fragrant and spicy. Cinnamon can be featured more delicately, as a subtle note in a curry alongside other herbs and spices, or as a star ingredient in a dish like cinnamon toast, rice pudding, or horchata. Where Does Cinnamon Come From? Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of multiple tree species. Harvesters scrape off the outer layers to reveal the inner, wetter bark....
Chunks of silky white chocolate help you ease into the holidays, while warm and slightly spicy hints of brandy tickle your tongue. Plus with cranberries in full season, taking advantage of these sweet-tart garnet gems just makes sense. With or Without Brandy We soak the dried cranberries first in brandy for extra flavor. Any brandy will work great with these; Cognac, Armagnac, and Kirschwasser (a cherry brandy) are excellent. If you want, you can forego the brandy altogether and just soak the cranberries in water to plump them....
Apples bake into so many lovely recipes that add a touch of comfort and coziness to the season. But you already know that so let’s dive right into fall with all the best apple recipes to make when the weather turns chilly but your house is warm and cozy. Wondering which apple variety is best for the baking project you have in mind? We have you covered. (Rachel Knecht)
Think of ways to save time in the kitchen. To help inspire you, most of these dinners pair up nicely with steamed rice, so make a big batch on Sunday night and store it in the fridge for meals like the Bulgogi Bowls or the Carnitas. Tortillas will go well with two of our meals this week, too, you can make them from scratch or grab a package or two from the market....
In case you are not a fan of deep frying, don’t fret. Pakoras are shallow fried in a small amount of oil and prepared like patties, with a crisp exterior and pillowy inside. In a Pakistani home, they are traditionally enjoyed with a cup of afternoon tea. I also love them with fried eggs in the morning or for lunch, atop arugula dressed with a bright, zesty vinaigrette. Looking for the perfect finger food for a Friday night in with friends?...
How Avocado Oil is Processed Avocados are a year-round crop, and some olive oil facilities even process avocados during the olive off-season. Most avocado oil plants are in New Zealand, Mexico, Kenya, and California. Smoke point: 482°F Best uses: Searing or frying For the best quality, avocados should be mature, but not overripe, at harvest. The process begins by pressing the flesh of the avocados, removing the skin and seeds, then separating the oil from the water....
The trick to making this dish the best it can be is by making sure you have plenty of sauce. You want it to coat the chicken and have more than enough to drizzle over the rice as well. This recipe isn’t booze forward despite the name. The alcohol in the bourbon completely cooks off as the sauce simmers and it’s safe to serve to children, but if you are concerned or don’t have bourbon on hand, you can substitute the 1/4 cup of bourbon for 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce....
They require much of the year to grow, lots of space and tender care: You need to hill up soil around them on a regular basis to get that shank—the part you eat—long and white enough to be worth it. So when you find well-grown leeks, treat them regally. This braise preserves the integrity of the leeks; at the table, you cut them with a knife and fork to eat, almost like a main course....
When I lived in Japan I used to eat buckwheat soba noodles all the time, and a few years ago I started making buckwheat pancakes which have become a favorite. The taste is a little bit like whole wheat or whole grain versus white flour, but not wheat-y. Buckwheat, Naturally Gluten-Free Buckwheat isn’t actually grain—it isn’t a grass, but a plant that produces seeds that are used like wheat, hence the name....
Think my family liked it? Let’s find out! What Is Panzanella? Panzanella is a classic Italian salad made with stale bread, dressing, and chopped vegetables. It can be incredibly simple or more complex. I’ve had versions made with only bread, very ripe tomatoes, and basil, but you can add other pantry staples like capers to it. This version of panzanella counts as a full meal because of the chicken and all the vegetables....
