How-To
- Wondering how to make bread to home? We bring you helpful tips and tricks to get you started.
- Bakers are falling for rye, using the "it" grain in breads and pastries it is showing up in doughnuts, pie crusts and even croissants.
- The trick of maintaining a cast iron pan and making it last a lifetime lies in seasoning or curing it. Here's how to season a cast iron pan.
- There are few dishes more elemental and satisfying than bruschetta. A mainstay at many Italian restaurants, it's an appetizer comprising slices of grilled bread adorned with any number of toppings.
5 Genius Ways To Use Lentils in Your Cooking Beyond Plain Ol' Dal
Eba Khan , January 05, 2017 12:04 IST
Lentil seeds dating back 8000 years have been found at archeological sites in the Middle East. Here are various ways in which you can use lentils in your everyday cooking and reap ...Dried Fruits Come to Life When Simmered With Tea: Recipe
The Washington Post, January 04, 2017 17:20 IST
Warm, fragrant and sweet, this medley of dried fruit simmered in vanilla and honey-infused chai tea is the kind of comfort food to go for when you want that cozy, feel-good essence ...Dinner in 25 Minutes: Skip the Salad, and turn your Greens into Soup: Recipe
The Washington Post, January 04, 2017 16:33 IST
Keep it in mind when you come across salad greens that are looking a bit limp in the crisper drawer. You can create something unexpectedly bright, and healthful, maybe a soup.- From eggs, chicken, pork and kale here are the five best new year's recipe that will turn you and your family healthier.
Cooking With Alcohol: Pro Tips + A Recipe To Get You Started
Ashay Dhopatkar, January 04, 2017 13:21 IST
Good quality alcohol and food make for good table-mates. But booze and food mixed together are an even better combination for connoisseurs of fine eating.- Here are our 10 best French food recipes. There are so many sinful creations that you can choose from macarons, crme brulee, clair, mousse, clafoutis, vacherin, crme caramel and the like. ...
Say Cheese! Book Leaves Few Holes in Story of Ancient Food
Associated Press, December 30, 2016 14:44 IST
Cheese is far more than something slapped on a sandwich or sprinkled on top of a pizza, according to a new reference book edited by a Vermont professor.- Like kale and quinoa, kimchi and anything charred, the egg is having its moment. The hashtag #putaneggonit turns up close to 60,000 times on Instagram. Eggs have a knack for making just ...
Chefs and Kids Agree: Chicken Fingers are GBD, Recipe
The Washington Post, December 28, 2016 17:01 IST
Here's one thing a lot of restaurant chefs have in common with a lot of kids: they love good, crispy, crunchy chicken tenderloins, a.k.a. chicken fingers.Flatbread Supports a Quick Saute at the End of the Day: Recipe
The Washington Post, December 28, 2016 16:51 IST
This casual mushroom treatment can be used atop any flatbread you like: We used a lavash-type bread, but a tortilla, pita or even toast would work well, too.- Recent online special guests included columnist Cathy Barrow. Here are edited excerpts from that chat.
Baking Whole Fish in Foil Easier, Tastier Than Steaming It
Associated Press, December 27, 2016 13:46 IST
Baking your whole fish rather than steaming it is much easier to cook and also has the added benefit of creating an instant sauce.- Have you ever tasted chocolicious fries or strawberry fries? Well, you don't have to be a master chef to make them, and give a different zing to the humble snack, says an ...
Get Grilling Tips for Hosting a Great Barbecue Party
Indo-Asian News Service, December 24, 2016 17:59 IST
With the temperatures dropping, its the perfect time to host a barbecue dinner for your friends and family, always remember to marinate the ingredients for a well barbecued meal, says an expert.Christmas 2016 Recipes: Spread the Festive Cheer with Boozy Desserts
Neha Lakhani, December 24, 2016 17:14 IST
Cooking with alcohol is not new and it is definitely not difficult. In fact, it is my favourite form of relaxation. And in this festive season, what better way to celebrate than ...Festive Take on Risotto Creates Special New Year's Eve Dish
Associated Press, December 23, 2016 17:13 IST
Even though risotto is a simple rice dish, I associate it with special occasions. A northern Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency, risotto is most often served as ...