Pickling onions: Some onions produce small bulbs that are round or spindle in shape; these are called picking onions. Bulb or storage onions: Some onions produce medium-sized globe-shaped bulbs; these tend to be sharp-flavored storage onions. Fresh-use onions: Some onions produce large, rou...
If your recipe calls for grated ginger, you’ll need to first peel a portion of the root using the spoon method above. Then, hold the piece of ginger firmly in your nondominant hand and the grater in the opposite hand. Press the flat, peeled end of the ginger against the microplane gr...
Pickling, dehydrating, or canning might be the style of choice for summer storage, but there are other ways to preserve green beans for the long haul as well. The green bean is, in fact, the unsung hero of the summer freezer. This is how you can freeze green beans and eat them later...
Beyond the brine, you’ll want to add spices into the pickled carrots as flavoring. You can just use plain brine, but part of the fun of pickling is adding spice and flavors to vegetables to make them really pop. I’ve included four recipes for pickled carrots below, and each makes a ...
When I came into the kitchen after chores, the first thing I noticed was the counters were all clear of the zucchini, tomatoes and onions resting there before. In their place was this lovely display of canned goods that looked good enough to eat...and that's just what we did! In fact...
Plant carrots with chives, onions, leeks, tomatoes, peas, and rosemary. Avoid planting carrots with dill. Watering carrots Keep carrots evenly moist to ensure quick growth. When the soil surface goes dry, stick your index finger into the soil; if it comes away dry, it is time to water....
Here's how to make nachos with our favorite easy recipe, including how to make it healthy, the best toppings, and what kind of cheese to use on them.
Use red onions in salads, salsas and as topping on burgers and sandwiches to enjoy their mild flavor. Their use always adds a splash of color to the dishes you use them in. Thisblack bean saladwith corn and tomatoes is a delicious Mediterranean recipe using red onions that I prepare often...
Web Chef demonstrates how to prepare and clean snow crab. First, fill a large pot halfway full of water, add a dash of sea salt and bring it to a boil. Throw in the crabs, replace the lid and cook them for 15 minutes. Remove the crabs from the pot and run them under cold water...
Let soak for 1 to 2 hours on the counter or put the bowl in the fridge overnight or for 12 hours. After soaking cucumbers and onions, pour out saltwater and rinse thoroughly with cold water and allow cucumbers to drain. Prepare a water bath canner and begin warming the water. In a ...