Making dulce de leche at home: facts and myths
Long before we came across the term dulce de leche, my husband and I had been boiling unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk to make thick caramel. We’d spoon the …
Kitchen
Divided into three sub-categories — ingredients, how-tos and tools — this section includes tips on choosing a kitchen countertop (in case you're remodeling) and kitchen organizing.
Is apetina the same as feta cheese?
Both are made with a mixture of sheep's and goat's milk. Essentially, that makes Apetina the same sa feta. Legally, however, cheese labeled "feta" has to originate in …
Is arugula the same as rocket?
Eruca vesicaria is rocket in some regions but is widely known as arugula in North America. It is my favorite salad green.
What is garam masala?
Garam masala which translates to “warm spice mix” is an ingredient often used in South Asian cooking. It isn’t one spice but a blend of several spices.
Okra: how to grow and how to cook
It is not hard to grow okra in a home garden. Cooking it is more challenging. We've learned that smaller pods are more tender and less fibrous. And we have techniques to …
That pinch of pricey saffron
So, you're making paella and you want it to be authentic. Is that pinch of pricey saffron really necessary? Will its omission detract from the quality of the paella?
How to make paratha at home
A flatbread associated with India, paratha consists of flattened layers of dough coated liberally with ghee. There are many ways to make it. This is my daughter's …