Whether you're a novice cook or as seasoned as a pot of pasta water, you've most likely cooked yourself a bowl of some kind of noodle. It was probably easy; it was probably good. But we've got tips on how to make it better, quicker, and even more energy-efficient. Your eyes are...
Learn the best ways to make spaghetti squash! Easy to make spaghetti squash in the oven, microwave, slow cooker, and instant pot.Spaghetti squash is one of the best options out there for replacing pasta with a low-carb or lighter option. It's easy to cook, soaks up the flavor of any...
Whether it’s freshly picked Bodacious or tender baby corn, how you cook and serve it can make all the difference. In this post, I’m sharing seven tried-and-true methods I’ve used in my own kitchen—from classic boiling and grilling to more creative twists like skillet-charred corn or...
How to boil celery These directions add a special touch to plain boiling celery. Clean and trim the celery and cut the stalks into small crescents Place the celery in a pot. Add just enough water to cover the celery. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook the celery...
Drain the pasta and run tap water over it to stop cooking. (Optional) Heat your oven to 375° F (190° C) if you plan to melt cheese on the pasta. While boiling the water, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or saucepan until hot. Add the onion. Cook ...
How to Cook a Hard Boil Egg for Decorating Decorating Easter eggs is an ancient tradition and is so much easier when your eggs are properly prepared. Eggs are however much less fragile to handle (especially for kids !) when they are hard boiled. Below is a list of the things you will ...
1. Boiling Water If you have weeds, don’t just throw away boiled water aftercooking pasta, rice or potatoes. This water is one of the great ways to kill weeds without chemicals. Pour this boiling water straight from the pot onto the weeds to eradicate them, but take care not to get ...
Flaked or chopped imitation crab can instantly upgrade your next pasta dish. The most important thing to remember is that you need to heat it gently. If you overcook it, it can end up being dry and possibly lose its flavor. However, when you prepare it right, it provides a light yet ...
Get a large pan really hot. I like to use cast iron, but any big, sturdy pan should work. You don’t want to overcrowd the greens, because you want them to caramelize a little, rather than to steam in their own liquid when they’re too crowded. If it’s two crowded, cook them...
Place the spears in just boiling water for 1 to 5 minutes and cook until tender-crisp; turn occasionally. Remove spears with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice bath or run them under cold water to set the color. The residual heat will continue to cook asparagus stalks for 30 to...