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Ingredients 101

An ingredients-first approach frees you from the limitations of a recipe. After all, who wants another to-do list?

Learning how ingredients work, how to prep them, and how to release their flavors results in faster and more intuitive cooking. Ultimately, this means dinner on your table faster.

Combine techniques with ingredients so you can improvise tasty dishes in less time.

Taste Test: Should You Only Buy Thai Curry Sauce From the Asian Store Rather Than American Grocery Chains?

Close up view of a bowl of curry for curry taste test

Should you only buy Thai green curry sauce from the Asian store rather than American grocery chains ?? Which is tastier and more “authentic”?

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Taste Test: Should you ditch American chocolate cake and eat French chocolate cake instead 🍰

A thick slice of American chocolate cake on a white plate

Did you know there is a difference between French vs. American chocolate cake? Learn how they differ, which the taste testers preferred, and which to bake!

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What Is Regular Block Tofu? How to Press, Cook, Store Regular Tofu

A block of tofu next to tofu cut into cubes on white plate

Regular block tofu, the most common type of tofu, shines when prepped and cooked correctly with flavor and texture. Learn how to best prepare this tofu.

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What Is Tofu? A Guide to Tofu for Beginners

White block of silken tofu with lavender

Tofu is a misunderstood ingredient and frequently criticized as bland, boring, or daunting. Learn the basics of tofu and how to transform it into a delicious dish.

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How to add umami to your cooking to make it memorable

Umami illustration with different ingredients rich in glutamate

Learn how to give your cooking the X factor that makes your guests come back salivating for second helpings with these simple tricks.

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