Make Perfect Popsicles With Guar Gum
It seems like everyone is obsessed with Outshine Fruit Bars, the inexplicably smooth popsicles studded with bits of whole fruit. I am particularly smitten with the lemon and lime varieties,…
Stop Making Cornstarch Slurries With Boring Water
Photo: Michelle Lee Photography (Shutterstock) Cornstarch is a functional, journeyman ingredient, neither sexy nor exciting. It does its job well; all you do to activate its thickening powers is mix…
Jazz Up Desserts With a Microwave Fruit Compote
Photo: Arina P Habich (Shutterstock) Fruit compote is one of the simplest ways to add a bright and sophisticated component to anything from ice cream to oatmeal, or even roasted…
Make and Freeze Some Roux Now for Easy Turkey Gravy
Photo: Karpenkov Denis (Shutterstock) On Thanksgiving, roux has a small, but indispensable part to play. It’s the thickening agent in my turkey gravy but, more importantly, the key to my…
When and How to Strain Your Dishes
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Straining can play an important role in cooking. A velvety, lump-free, custard is a dreamy experience, a perfectly clear consommé is gorgeous and flavorful, and smooth…