Sandy Miller 
Why This Recipe Works A 30-minute chill helps the shortcakes to retain their round shape as they bake. A sharp metal biscuit cutter and an up-and-down cutting technique promote nicely risen shortcakes. The high fat content in heavy cream produces a richer shortcake. Macerating fresh strawberries creates a strawberry-flavored sugary syrup to sauce the pastry …
Along with watermelon, fresh corn on the cob is one of the great joys of summertime. Though I could buy shucked corn that’s packaged and sold in the refrigerated section, unshucked corn is piled high and looking fresh at the grocery store these days so that’s what I’ve been buying. One tricky matter is that …
Why This Recipe Works Trimming the watermelon rind of almost all red flesh as well as the tough green skin ensures a pickle that’s crisp-tender throughout. Simmering the raw rind directly in an intensely sweet-tart brine of vinegar, sugar, and flavorings, automatically dilutes the brine with the rind’s natural water content. I was recently back …
For those of you who can’t keep up with your summer zucchini bumper crop, there are a couple of things you can do besides baking your umpteenth loaf of zucchini bread. One? Give your zucchini to me! I will make it into zucchini butter, the savory, five-ingredient spread I can’t get enough of. The other …
TL;DR: Cherries require coolness and dryness. Getting your cherries in the fridge—and quickly—will automatically keep them fresh longer. If you skip washing and lay them out flat (rather than pile them on top of each other in a bag or container), you’ll see even better results. I found I could make cherries last a full …
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my privacy policy. Add some kick to a classic comfort meal with this insanely good jalapeno popper grilled cheese! It’s filled with melty colby jack, bacon, spicy jalapeños, and cream cheese to balance the heat and add creaminess. …
Giant zucchini are an annual trope of a North American summer. They’re the white elephants of July through September. Which begs the question: are they ever too big to use? How To Handle XXL Zucchini If you would feel confident using a zucchini for hand-to-hand combat, then it’s too big to eat. Cooking with it …
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Grinders: You can’t brew coffee, in one way or another, without them. A coffee grinder breaks down whole bean coffee into smaller particles, which have more exposed surface area, allowing water to quickly extract coffee solids. In simpler terms? The finer the grind, the quicker flavors dissolve. Now, there are two main types of coffee …
The thrill of my week is perusing the new products’ shelf of my local Trader Joe’s. (Listen, your thirties are weird like that.) Artisanal ketchup from Italy? Yes, please. S’mores Clusters? You’re coming home with me. One type of product I always keep an eye out for on this shelf is TJ’s limited-edition pasta. I’m …
TL;DR: You can keep green beans for north of 10 days if you give them room to breathe after placing them in your fridge unwashed. Don’t ask me why I love green beans. Don’t ask me why I never don’t have green beans in my home. Don’t ask me why I—alright, fine. Fine! I will …