Many recipes for sauces and stir-fries call for cornstarch slurry, which is cornstarch dissolved in liquid. Here are some tips to keep in mind when using it:1  Dissolve cornstarch in cold or room-temperature liquid to prevent clumping.2  Once cornstarch slurry is added ...

It takes a little know-how to get your food to be crispy and stay crispy. These tips are tried and tested: enjoy munching on your next batch of crunch fried chicken! 1  Use neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point. Canola, vegetable, and ...

Chicken breasts are infamously known to be dry, bland, and boring. They are easily overcooked into a chewy mess and are often under-seasoned. However, if treated right, this part of the chicken can be absolutely delicious. Follow these tips to get the ...

Here's a prep hack that will not let any avocado flesh go to waste. Instead of scooping out flesh from the skins, you can just peel the skin off! 1  Hold an avocado on one side with one hand. Using a large, sharp ...

Building up your kitchen gear can cost a lot of money. Know when to spend your hard-earned cash and when to save it!Splurge1  Food processorThis heavy-duty item will last you dozens of years if you invest in caring and maintaining it regularly. ...

Parchment paper and foil are both used as surfaces for baking and roasting. However, they could give you very different results. Be a pro in the kitchen and learn how to use them at the right times! Parchment PaperParchment paper has a thin ...

Roasted bell peppers can add flavor to you salads, pasta sauces, and stews. Also, it only takes a few minutes to prepare! Here are four easy steps on how to properly roast one. 1  Place bell peppers on top of a wire rack ...

Start with softened butter and then cream it with sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed—the friction between the butter and sugar will create little air bubbles in your batter. These air bubbles create steam when baked, and your cakes ...