Explore practical guides to everyday cooking ingredients, including how to choose, store, prepare, and cook them. Learn how ingredients behave in the kitchen, how their flavor and texture change during cooking, and the best ways to put them to use.
Tired of watery cucumbers? Discover the differences between American slicing, English, Persian and Suyo Long cucumbers, plus how to choose, prepare and use each variety in your cooking.
Explore curry powder from the ground up—how different blends vary, how to bloom spices and build flavor, how curry paste differs, and how individual spices and aromatics can create a flavorful curry without relying on a premixed blend.
Discover how lemon, lime, orange and blood orange can bring acidity, sweetness and fresh flavor to savory dishes, from marinades and sauces to beans, grains, chicken, pork and seafood.
Learn about common tomato varieties, including beefsteak, heirloom, cherry, grape, plum, Roma and San Marzano, plus how to choose, store and use fresh, canned and sun-dried tomatoes.
When a recipe calls for chopped chicken breast, boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be a more forgiving choice. Learn when to make the switch, why thighs stay juicier, and when chicken breast is still the better option.
Learn how to choose, store, cut, and cook summer squash, including zucchini, yellow straightneck, yellow crookneck, and Mexican squash (calabacita). Discover practical cooking tips, common cutting techniques, and delicious recipe ideas to help you make the most of this versatile summer vegetable.
Discover how miso builds incredible flavor through fermentation and umami. Learn about the different types of miso, its fascinating history, cooking tips, storage, and simple ways to use this versatile Japanese ingredient in everything from soups and sauces to vegetables, seafood, and meats.
Wondering what actually counts as a salsa? Discover the surprising answer as you explore the many types of salsa—from Salsa Fresca and Salsa Verde to fruit salsas and roasted favorites—and learn what they all have in common.
Discover how to choose, cut, store, and cook with fresh pineapple in this comprehensive guide. Learn about pineapple nutrition, history, culinary uses, and expert storage tips, plus explore 9 delicious sweet and savory recipes that showcase this versatile tropical fruit.
Learn how to cook with wine to create richer sauces, more flavorful roasts, and perfectly balanced meals. Discover the best wines for cooking, common mistakes to avoid, and simple techniques every home cook should know.
