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Stop Burger Shrinking Once and for All
EnglishMajorLeagues
So you bought quarter-pound patties and big potato buns, and now you're enjoying a burger that's more bread than meat. Seriously, what the heck happened to your burger, and how do you stop it from becoming food more fit for Barbie dolls than real people? The explanation is simple, and the solution easier than you'd think!Why Does a Burger Shrink?The simplest answer for why your patties lose ... ...more
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Recipe: Easy Egg 'Biscuits'
These aren't really biscuits, but the good news is you don't have to warm up your oven or spend your whole morning over an oven to make them! These biscuits, in my opinion, taste just like a buttered biscuit, and a lot less eggy than you'd expect. Plus, you can turn it into a biscuit sandwich by adding sausage, bacon, tomato, basil, or anything you like! All you need to make them is a few ... ...more
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Stop Making Soggy Homemade Pizza
Does it appeal to you to make your own pizza? For many of us, and especially those stuck in quarantine, the thought of some homemade pizza is tempting. But there's no small amount of baking science involved in pizza making, ad some amateurs find themselves with soggy pizza crust that's nearly inedible. Fear not, for I am here with years of pizza making under my belt (and unfortunately on my ... ...more
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Recipe: Poor Man's Tacos
Happy Cinco de Mayo! By pure coincidence, it's also Taco Tuesday! I don't exactly have a traditional recipe for tacos, passed down through generations, but I do remember learning about what my family called 'poor man's tacos.' The original recipe called for little more than a shell or tortilla, cheese, and ground beef with a little chili powder, salt, and pepper, but I've dressed it up just a ... ...more
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Recipe: Garlic Herb Butter
I've written before on how to make buttermilk in a mason jar, and I didn't really talk about the other product of vigorous shaking of cream: butter! You can make unsalted sweet cream butter with just heavy whipping cream and a jar, but if you're a little more adventurous and don't need to keep the buttermilk afterward, you can make this delicious garlic and herb butter. It's perfect for crusty ... ...more
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Spectacular Spaghetti Every Time
Cooking spaghetti or other long noodles is a fundamental skill for home cooking, but there's a lot of conflicting information out there on how to do it properly. I'm going to tell you how to make your noodles come out perfectly al dente every time, without sticking together or clumping in the pot. Don't worry, it's much easier than you think, and it's all about the timing. Get your timer ... ...more
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Recipe: Homemade Taco Seasoning
Turn over that packet of taco seasoning in your pantry, and read the ingredients. Does it say 'spices,' but the ingredients still include starch, sugar, and salt? Probably! Most prepackaged seasoning mixes include preservatives to help maintain their shelf life. But what about those 'spices?' Can you make your own mix? The answer is a resounding 'yes!' The beauty of making your own mix is ... ...more
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Easy Homemade Fruit Sherbet
Is there anything better than a frozen treat on a hot day? If you're struggling to choose from the grocery aisle (or just can't go there right now), and you have some fruit and condensed milk on hand, you can make sherbet right now, even without an ice cream machine! Some may prefer the dairy-free cousin of sherbet, sorbet, and that's fine, just make sure to use a dairy free condensed milk ... ...more
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Perfect Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Good morning, and happy Sunday! I don't know about you, but I like to end my weekend with a fun breakfast. This morning, I was very happy with the pancakes I made, so of course I want to share the recipe with you! The result that I like most is a thick, fluffy pancake, but if you like crepes or a cake thinner than mine, just adjust the liquid to dry ingredient ratio accordingly. You can use ... ...more
