Author: Becky Krystal The Washington Post
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Leave those bottled dressings behind and make your own vinaigrette
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I am the kind of person who buys a bottle of salad dressing, uses it once and then promptly forgets about it in a jumble of other condiments until well after the expiration date. I suspect I’m not alone. Even when I have a bottle…
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How to roast peppers — the unsung heroes of your produce bin
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Roasted peppers are one of the more versatile ingredients. Use them on a salad or pizza, puree them into soup or sauces, toss them in tacos or sandwiches, or lightly dress them and serve them as a side. Their sweet, slightly smoky flavor and tender…
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One cheap product will change the way you clean in your kitchen
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save My All-Clad stainless steel pots are some of the most expensive purchases I’ve made for my kitchen. Worth it, but not stuff I can afford to buy frequently. So a few years ago, when I was coveting a 10-inch lidded skillet on sale at a…
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Flag cheesecake bars are the easy, festive dessert your cookout needs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save These bars are decorated in the style of a classic summer holiday dessert (red, white and blue) but are easier to assemble and transport. You can make them in one regular-size rimmed baking sheet (called a half-sheet) or in two quarter-size baking sheets. When serving…
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Choosing the most useful herbs to plant in your back yard
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I’m not an avid backyard gardener. My thumb is less than green, and my small patio is shaded by trees and fences, preventing prolific vegetable growth. But I haven’t felt the loss too keenly, as I have a farmers market across the street every week.…
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Tofu gets a bad rap sometimes. Here’s how to make it great.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tofu has long since ceased to be a special ingredient, especially now that meatless eating has become mainstream. But it still confounds some of us. Perhaps because it’s so versatile — you can do so…
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Yes, you really do need two types of measuring cups
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save I get it. Kitchens are small and budgets smaller. It would be easy to say a measuring cup is a measuring cup is a measuring cup. Is it really necessary to have separate equipment for…
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Roasting a chicken is as easy as putting a baking sheet in the oven
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Learn to roast a whole chicken, and you’ll eat well for life. And if you’re anything like Prince Harry, it might help you get engaged, too. A roast chicken can be an impressive centerpiece for…