If you’re ready to be a bit more of a connoisseur when it comes to you wine selection, follow these two tips for pairing a bottle with your dinner menu. 1. Match the level of acidity: If you’re serving a salad with a strong vinaigrette, match it with an equally acidic wine like Sauvignon Blanc. It will help balance the meal. 2. […]
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How to Grate Soft Cheeses
If you have a recipe that calls for grated mozzarella, fontina, havarti, or another soft cheese, and you weren’t able to buy it pre-grated, use this trick to make shredding it a bit easier on yourself. Pop the block of cheese in the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until it’s firm. This will keep it from squishing through your […]
When to Salt Your Pasta Water
If pasta is on your dinner menu for tonight, use this tip for perfectly cooked noodles. Wait until the water for your pasta is already boiling before adding the salt. Why? If you’re using an aluminum pan the salt sitting on the bottom could cause pitting over time. And unless you have dietary restrictions, don’t skip or skimp on the […]
A Surprising New Reason to Serve Vegetables
You know eating vegetables will make you healthier. But did you also know that serving them makes you seem like a better cook—and person? A study from the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab (soon to be published in the journal Public Health and Nutrition) showed just that. According to the release put out by Cornell, the study asked participants to evaluate […]
Prevent Rice from Becoming Mushy
In the past I’ve always ended up with mushy rice, and I couldn’t seem to figure out why. But a tip from the Real Simple test kitchen is going to save me from mushy rice from now on. It usually ends up that my rice is done before the other parts of my meal, and I would just let it […]
13 Beautiful Desserts via CookingLight.com
Our colleagues at CookingLight.com have compiled a gorgeous list of “wow-factor” desserts that would make the perfect treat for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. To see the full list of beautiful desserts, click here. Triple-Chocolate Cake anyone? Yes please! For more dessert and chocolate recipes ideas, check out these ideas on RealSimple.com: 50 Best Chocolate Recipes 5 Romantic Valentine’s Day Desserts 25 […]
New Uses for Your French Press from TheKitchn
I love my French press. I don’t have one quite this fancy, in fact I’ve been using this travel one to make coffee at my desk, but it is my favorite way to prepare coffee. And until now, I’ve thought of the French press as unitasker in the kitchen—basically good for brewing coffee or loose leaf tea, but the editors […]
Why You Should Spoon instead of Scooping Your Flour
If you’re planning to make some Valentine’s Day cupcakes like these with candy cane hearts on top this week, you’ll want to use this tip to make sure you measure out your flour properly. Instead of scooping into the flour bag or container with your measuring cup, spoon the flour you need into the the cup. Why? Scooping can compact […]
