Tested method! How to cook rice in the microwave, with perfect results. No rice cooker and no babysitting the stovetop. Perfect, fluffy rice!
Bring pot to a boil over high heat. IMMEDIATELY remove pot from heat, cover, and let eggs stand in the hot water for 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl filled with ice and water to cool (if being served cold), or run under cold running water until just cool enough to peel (if ...
In the kitchen I pull a clean cup from the dishwasher (4), which I ran the night before, and pour some steaming brew from the coffee maker (5), which I had pre-set to turn on at 6:15 a.m. I use the microwave (6) to boil water for oatmeal, and read the paper (dead-tree ...
Get clever about how you clean, however, and it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Bring some water to the boil in the pan (make sure the pan has cooled down before adding cold water), add a fabric conditioner sheet (or a tablespoon of the liquid conditioner) ...
When cooking vegetables in the microwave, use a container with the lid mostly closed and with a small amount of water inside: the microwave will boil the water, and the container will keep the steam in contact with the vegetables. What about hamburgers? Well, they’re all outside, in the...
Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer until squash and all veggies are tender but not falling apart (about 15-20 minutes). Turn heat to lowest setting. Now add cream and stir. If you like, you can puree this soup with a stick blender or in small batches in your food ...
Bring to a boil, then turn down heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat. When done, remove from heat and carefully pour soup into a blender. Remove the center piece from the blender. Make sure the lid is secure. Place a clean towel over the opening to avoid splattering and...
Bring chicken stock and cinnamon stick to a boil. Stir in couscous, raisins, and apricots. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool. (This can be done ahead of time, just keep at room temperature until ready to use). Remove ci...
1 Cup of large fava beans (called ful in the middle east) Water for boiling Large onion 2 Tbs cumin 1 Tbs salt (or more to taste) Soak beans overnight. Cover with water and boil for 2 hours. Drain and set aside. Saute large onion to point of carmelization. ...
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