There’s nothing quite like the joy I feel when I unfurl a block of Camargue salted beurre, creamy Kerrygold, or rich Icelandic smjör. The only thing that is (almost) as important as the butter I eat is the tool I…
Unlike many tropical cocktails that rely heavily on fruit juice and syrups, the balance of aged rum, lime juice, orgeat, and orange curaçao in a Mai Tai was crafted with intention. The Mai Tai can be traced to 1944, to…
Step 1 Combine 8 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1½” pieces, 1 tsp. sugar, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and smash cucumbers with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or…
Taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks and supplements, was found to fuel the growth of aggressive leukemia cells. Leukemia cells use a specific transporter protein to absorb taurine, and certain cells in the body — including those in the…
Homemade barbecue sauce recipes—much like the entire category of barbecue—can be deeply personal and often dependent on where you’re from. In the eastern Carolinas, folks generally prefer a tangy, vinegary sauce, while fans of Kansas City BBQ usually opt for…
Oak barrels have been associated with transporting and aging wine for thousands of years, but for all their ubiquity, not all oak is the same. In fact, the choice of barrel, depending on how long a wine is intended to…
Consider this dish an answer in the affirmative to the question, “Can dip be dinner?” Perfect for a hot summer evening but ideal truly any time of year, it comes together quickly and hits all the notes you want in…
Most of the recipes I’ve developed for this column come together fast. But one of my favorite weeknight meals — falafel — takes some planning. That’s because it requires soaking dried chickpeas overnight. (As much as I loved canned ones,…
For me, canned tuna surpassed its pantry-staple status to become an essential provision years ago. The grazer in me has turned those stackable cans into full-on meals — piled onto butter crackers, tossed into a fridge-clean-out pasta salad, or stirred…
Back to the top Best budget Dutch oven: Zulay Kitchen 6-Quart Dutch Oven Zulay Kitchen 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven AccordionItemContainerButton Pros: Very affordable Thick cast iron Even heating Looks just like a Le Crueset Lifetime warranty Cons: Currently…