How to cook lobster tails perfectly every time
If The Sims were your childhood, you would know what lobster tender is. You know it in the context of the popular RPG (role-playing game). It is the last meal that your simulated character will learn after learning the culinary arts over a few days. The Sims is just like real life. The more you cook and read more cookbooks, the quicker your […]
How the Science of Salt Can Help Your Tomatoes
There is no comparison between the intensely tart-sweet, juicy flavor of an in-season tomato and its bland, meek counterpart from the cold weather. A single ingredient can greatly improve even the best tomatoes. Salt is the key ingredient. It does more than season your food. To be more precise, salting facilitates Osmosis. This is the […]
Salt Mining: What, How, & Why Salt is Amazing
Serious Eats is all about salt. It’s the right thing. Salt is an amazing ingredient and is at the heart of so much of what cooking is all about. We’ll be looking at the vast array of culinary salts that are available to chefs over the next few weeks. We’ll also address some myths and […]
Cocktail Science: Does your cocktail need salt?
Salt isn’t just for margaritas anymore. Since long, bartenders know that adding a few drops to a drink’s bitters can make it more smooth. Now they have discovered that even a small amount of salt can do the same. We’ll be looking at the whys and hows of how tiny grains can enhance the flavor […]
A Guide to Thai-Style Salads
A Thai meal is incomplete without salads. Salads were a staple of Thai cuisine growing up. We don’t want to eat our vegetables, but we love salads! Most of our salads contain a lot of protein and very few vegetables. Salads are often served because they are the “fresh” part of a balanced Thai meal. If […]
15 Vegan Snacks to Share with Everyone on Game Day
Super Bowl Sunday is filled with delicious savoury options. However, the most popular choices tend to be heavy and cheesy. Vegans, along with those looking for lighter options, are left scratching their heads. There must be more than chips and popcorn. We’ve compiled a list of vegan snack options that you can enjoy on game […]
Drew Barrymore, Cooks, on Why They Love their Air Fryer
It’s 2022, and there is one certainty: You either love air fryers or are sceptical. I’m in the second group. I’m proudly low-tech and have difficulty incorporating new technologies into my kitchen. In my small kitchen, counter space is very limited. The air fryer is becoming more prominent in my conversations, social media scrolls, recipes, and other […]
7 Things You Must Never Cook in an Electric Fryer
I am one of the largest air fryer enthusiasts on the planet. I will fry just about anything that I can find. These cooking adventures have led me to discover many amazing things you can cook with an air fryer and things that shouldn’t be air fried. Some items can become dry due to the […]
How to Cook Perfect Steak in an Oven
This is a foolproof, quick, and easy way to cook a tender steak in the oven with a crispy, peppery crust. You can easily make a delicious and easy dinner for both weeknights or special occasions by adding loaf bread, a salad and a bottle of wine. A good steak is worth it. The first […]
Croutons are made in the easiest way possible.
Croutons packaged in stores don’t taste as good as the ones I make. They can also be perfectly rectangular or square. Why is this important? When it comes to bread bits, uneven surfaces translate into a texture. Hand-torn homemade Croutons are the best soup topping you’ve ever tasted. These croutons are tastier and crunchier than […]