It's sometimes hard to tell whether the collective cheer that erupts when you enter a family gathering is triggered by your arrival -- or the sight of the cheesy potato casserole that you’re holding. But does it really matter?
When that loaf you picked up from the bakery the other day has because hard as a brick, it doesn't necessarily mean it's time to toss it. Crusty artisan breads, such as French and Italian baguettes and sourdough loaves, are notorious for drying out and getting very hard relatively quickly.
To understand the cuts of meat butchers group under the label "round," picture a cow in Bermuda shorts. The waistband would ride somewhere between the short loin and sirloin, while, from the hip pockets down, fabric would cover what butchers call the rump and the round.
Rice is a budget-friendly addition to the menu. To plan a menu, calculate the amount of dry rice that, once cooked, will be sufficient for the group. In general, 1 cup dry rice becomes approximately 3 cups cooked rice, or six 1/2 cup servings.
A mild flavor redolent of avocados, a hint of tartness and an undercurrent of sweetness makes pistachios a higher class of nut. Pistachio flour adds a velvety mouthfeel and buttery texture to baked goods, and toasts up like caramelized gold when sprinkled on baked confections.
They’re called “sliders” because those glorious little burgers with super soft buns and tiny pieces of onion can slide right past your teeth and practically melt in your mouth. In a fresh state, sliders take time to prepare because the patties are steam-cooked over a moist layer of onions.
You would think slow cookers were designed solely for cooking beef stock with prime-rib bones.
Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon), a warm-season grass, is widely used for lawns, turf and golf courses. Warm-season grasses like temperatures between 85 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit; they are typically green in summer and go dormant, turning brown in winter, returning to green in warm spring weather.
With its rich, sweet banana flavor, banana bread is more like a baked dessert than traditional bread. Highly ripe bananas give this beloved sweet bread its strong banana flavor and signature moistness. However, that moistness is the very thing that makes banana bread highly perishable.
Warm, garlicky breadsticks fresh from the oven make a satisfying side for pizzas, pastas, soups and salads, but taking the time to make and knead the dough may put your dinner plans on hold.