Everyone knows someone who seems to have every cooking tool and gadget in existence, and you might think that your best bet for buying them a good gift is either to go big and shell out a bunch of cash on something cooking-related or just go with something else, like a tie or a book. […]
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Special Sauce: Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook o…
[Photograph: Michael Persico. Sabich photograph: Vicky Wasik.] In part two of my enlightening and heartfelt conversation with Chef Michael Solomonov and his partner Steven Cook, authors of Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious we took a deep dive into—what else?—the soul of Israeli food. First of all, I became really envious when they told me about […]
How to Cook a Turkey in Parts
[Photographs: Liz Clayman] If you’ve ever spent any time putting the things you create on the internet, you’re sure to have learned that you can never please everyone. This is true of roasting turkeys as well. I’ve seen people complain about even the most beautiful, perfectly roasted turkey. The skin can be deeply browned and […]
How to Set Up a Prep Station Like a Pro Cook
[Photographs: Vicky Wasik, Video: Serious Eats Team] When I’m just throwing together a quick breakfast or dinner for myself, all my training goes right out the window. I’ll break down a chicken with a utility knife just because it’s the first thing I pick up, or peel carrots directly on the cutting board instead of […]
How to Cook a Really Crispy Duck or Chicken
If you're like me you love the skin on the outside of duck, if it's crispy. The texture of the meal can totally be changed with a crispy skin. The secret is to make sure the duck is scored across the front and salted heavily. This helps dry up the skin and makes for a […]
Pan Cooking – Easy Ways to Cook Mahi Mahi in a Pan
Mahi mahi is a beautifully-colored fish with a fairly lean meat and a mild sweet flavor. The dark portions can be trimmed away to produce a much milder flavor. Raw meat of mahi mahi is pinkish to grayish white in color, while its cooked meat comes off-white with large, moist flakes. You can cook the […]
Tender Thanksgiving Turkey – How to Cook a Delicio…
There is nothing more tasty or satisfying than a well-cooked turkey. And what better day to have it taste its best than on Thanksgiving? There are many recipes for cooking Thanksgiving turkey, but the simplest recipe is still the best tasting. With a lot of recipes, the turkey ends up tasting like a lot of […]
How to Cook Different Types of Squash – 4 Low Calo…
Seemingly infinite in size, shape, color and taste, there is one thing all of the different varieties of squash share: flavor! But when it comes to cooking different squash varieties, many are in the dark. Fear not – let this guide on How To Cook Different Types of Squash: 4 Low Calorie Squash Recipes show […]
How to Cook Different Kinds of Ham
Ham is usually sold in one of three conditions: 1) Fully cooked 2) Partially cooked 3) Uncooked Although the cooking techniques are similar, there are differences between a fully cooked and a partially cooked or uncooked ham. For example, a fully cooked ham should be cooked to an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit, while […]
How to Cook Tri Tip in Your Oven Like an Expert
If you've got any of my other cooking articles here, you know I'm somewhat of a tri tip expert. I love it. Normally, I do mine on the grill, but there are times (especially when I'm busy) where I'll cook it in the oven. And you know what? It still tastes great. Here's how I […]