Is haricot vert the same as green beans?
Haricot vert is French for green beans. So, to answer the question in the title, if we’re going to be literal about it, yes, haricot vert is the same as green beans. …
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.
Tajine pot: buying guide, seasoning and care
Tajine is an earthenware pot traditionally used in Northern Africa, including Morocco with which it is most often associated. Tajine is also the generic name for any dish …
Homemade pesto
When we harvest sweet basil, we make pesto. We keep the sauce in a covered jar in the fridge and scoop out what we need for a dish. Here's our version of homemade pesto.
The correct way to use an empanada maker / molder
Making empanda by hand is not a skill developed overnight. Newbies may need a bit of help initially by learning the correct way to use an empanda maker / molder.
How to make lard
The secret to the best empanada is lard. Not butter, but lard. It will give you the smoothest dough that is soft and pliable but never sticky. And, after cooking, the …
What is mustard sauce made of?
What is mustard? How do you make mustard sauce from scratch? How is mustard sauce used in cooking / dining? Learn about homemade mustard and find ways to integrate it …
How to cook al dente pasta minus the myths and hype
Is a pasta pan essential? How much water should the pasta cook in? Is adding salt and oil essential? Should the noodles be stirred? What is al dente? Read the answers to …