For me, taking out my mixer requires a very compelling reason. Does a Bundt cake count as one?
But what about skimming the foam as it bubbles to the surface? Can we ignore the task, or will it compromise the clear broth we’re after?
I am all for optimal nutrition, but sometimes we want the best version of dessert because that’s what it was meant to be and we shouldn’t get in the way.
Photo Credit: Sina Mizrahi Chanukah is approaching, and to get ready for the season of frying, I wanted to explore an important step in the cooking technique: draining excess oil. The opinions are split between using paper towels or using a wire rack set over a baking sheet. And the opinions are opinionated. J. Kenji
Forget mashing potatoes, smashing them yields a soft, tender inside and jagged, crispy edges. The contrast in textures is deeply satisfying, and it’s become a family favorite. It gets requested often enough that I wince at the thought of boiling and baking the potatoes. Can’t there be an easier process for the same result? Let’s
