Make a Booze-free Pan Sauce With Coca-Cola and Vinegar
Even though I rarely drink at home, I still have a healthy bar cart, full of liquor bottles I acquired back when I imbibed. I do not, however, have wine…
Three Ways to Cook Big Mushrooms so They Don’t Get Mushy
Stuffed mushrooms are a classic holiday appetizer, but the bigger your shroom, the more moisture you have to contend with while cooking it. Stuffing a raw mushroom with filling blocks…
Hold the Fat While Cooking Mushrooms to Brown Them Better
Photo: pbd Studio (Shutterstock) Not everyone agrees on the “best” way to cook a mushroom, but I think everyone understands that a good mushroom is a concentrated, well browned version…
Thicken Your Pan Sauce With Sour Cream
Photo: Candice Bell (Shutterstock) I take a pretty minimal approach to pan sauces, especially on weeknights. I take the meat out of the pan, pour the excess fat into a…