If your hair is greasy and you're fresh out of dry shampoo, turn to baking soda! In a pinch, add a few drops of the good stuff on your hair to absorb excess oil. Use a wet brush to comb through it and then blast with a hair dryer. Don't do it too often, though, as there...
Baking powder comprises sodium bicarbonate and powdered acid—often cream of tartar. When moisture is added to baking powder, the same gaseous reaction can occur without the need to introduce a separate acidic ingredient. If you’re really in a pinch, you can make a single-acting baking powder...
Because baking soda can decompose over time, you may want to test the potency of your baking soda. To test baking soda, simply add a pinch of baking soda to a small amount of vinegar in a bowl. If it foams vigorously, the baking soda is still active. This reaction can create a great...
In a pinch, a cheesecloth-lined regular coarse strainer can be used to substitute for a chinois, but most cooks prefer the real thing. A chinois can be used for taking lumps out of gravy or even for taking the juice from citrus fruit. However, the most common use for a chinois is ...
If your hair is greasy and you're fresh out of dry shampoo, turn to baking soda! In a pinch, add a few drops of the good stuff on your hair to absorb excess oil. Use a wet brush to comb through it and then blast with a hair dryer. Don't do it too often, though, as there...
Adding a pinch of baking soda tames the acidity of the tomatoes, which prevents the milk from curdling. The logic can be extended to any overly acidic concoction. Sharma adds a pinch of baking soda to his morning coffee to lower its acidity and prevent acid reflux—that, too, is a ...
2 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp rosemary 3 tsp crushed garlic Pinch of sugar large skillet, saucepan, bowls, and 9×13 baking dish, lightly oiled In the saucepan, add the sauce ingredients and let simmer on medium-low while preparing the chicken breasts. Continue reading →Older posts ...
Roasting, like baking, is typically done with the oven rack positioned in the center of the oven to allow the hot, dry air to evenly surround the pan. Roast food in oven-safe cookware that has sides to catch fat and juices. You can set the meat on a rack in the pan to lift the...
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Cheesecake is a rich dessert made with cheese or sometimes cream. There are hundreds of variations of cheesecake, from New York...