How Long Do You Need to Marinate Protein?
I am bad at letting things marinate: ideas, problems, meat. The issue is I don’t know what I want to eat until an hour after I’m hungry, which is not…
The Difference Between Wet Brines, Dry Brines, and Marinades (and How to Use Them)
In this week’s installation of The Grown-Up Kitchen, we’re diving into the open waters of seasoning meat. Whether you’re firing up the grill for the first time this year (or…
You Should Add Artichoke Marinade to a Batch of Rice
Photo: Caterina Trimarchi (Shutterstock) Marinated artichoke hearts aren’t quite a pickle, but they feel spiritually aligned with them. They’re a great accent to add to sandwiches, pizza, salads, or antipasti…
Make Better a Stir Fry by Velveting Your Meat
Photo: ilolab (Shutterstock) Chicken can dry out in a snap. A few methods, like brining, marinating, and cooking over low heat can help, but there’s another technique that you should…
Marinate Your Chicken in Feta Cheese and Capers
Photo: Claire Lower I love chicken. I’ve even found a way to enjoy a chicken breast (beat it into submission). When prepared and cooked correctly, chicken can be just as…
Planning A Barbeque? Learn How To Make The Perfect Paneer Tikka Marination
The chilly winter nights serve as the perfect opportunity to organise a family gathering and set up a barbeque on the terrace. No matter what you grill on the barbeque,…
How to Roast a Whole Chicken Without Messing It Up
Photo: Claire Lower There is something quite homey and family-oriented about the site of a whole roasted chicken. It makes a warm and welcoming centerpiece, can feed multiple people, and…
Add a Little BBQ Sauce to Your Vinaigrette
Photo: Claire Lower Whether you favor a tangy, vinegar-based Carolina sauce or a thicker, sweeter, redder offering, BBQ sauce (or “barbecue sauce” if you are a person of letters) tastes…
Make a Dry Brine With Buttermilk Powder
Photo: Sea Wave (Shutterstock) I love soaking chicken in buttermilk. It is a truly unmatched marinade. The lactic acid tenderizes and flavors the meat, and the proteins accelerate browning, resulting…
Miso Is an Amazing One-Ingredient Marinade
This is only half of a pork tenderloin. I ate the other half last night.Photo: Claire Lower Last Sunday evening I remembered that I had a pork tenderloin sitting in…