Close Photo: Carolyn Hodges 31 Recipes That Start with a Head of Cabbage Types of Cabbage Carolyn Hodges Walk through the produce section of your grocery store and you’ll likely spot at least one of these popular varieties of cabbage. Green cabbageCarolyn HodgesThe most common of the bunch, a head of green cabbage is light green in color and mild in flavor. It’s round and compact with tightly packed smooth leaves....
Close Photo:Jake Sternquist Jake Sternquist Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:4 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Cauliflower is one of the most unique yet often misunderstood vegetables. You can turn it intorice, apizza crust,steaks, adipand even amash, but it’s also notorious for being watery and bland when not prepared properly....
ClosePhoto: Dera BurresonFromfried chickentochicken noodle soup, chicken is an endlessly versatile source of protein. And one part that’s full of delicious possibilities is the chicken breast. While you could enjoy the breast as is in recipes likeChicken & Broccoli CasseroleorHasselback Caprese Chicken, the chicken breast can also be transformed into a chicken cutlet with a few simple moves.While slicing a chicken breast might seem like an extra, unnecessary step, cooking with chicken cutlets is beneficial in a few ways....
Close Photo: Ted and Chelsea Cavanaugh Seemingly humble, thechicken wingis the blank canvas that props up our favorite sauces. Glistening, crunchy, sweet, salty, spicy—these are some of the elements that add to the allure of a well-cooked chicken wing. Whether we are at a restaurant, party or at home, there is something about a platter of chicken wings that gathers people together like few other foods. The best way to get the most bang for your buck when buying wings is to purchase whole wings and cut them into drumettes and flats—also known as wingettes—yourself....
CloseIn the summer when I can get farm-fresh corn, I lovegrilling the cornand then cutting the kernels off to use insalads, grain bowls,esquitesand tacos. I also love cutting the corn off the cob before cooking and sautéing it with other vegetables as a pasta topper or side. What I don’t love is how messy cutting corn from the cob can be—if you just stick the cob on a cutting board and start slicing, some of the kernels always seems to end up on the counter and floor (and under the fridge and oven where you can’t reach them)....
Close Photo:Preethi Venkatram Preethi Venkatram No matter how you slice it (pun totally intended), eggplant is one of the most versatilenightshadesaround—and mastering how to cut eggplant means a whole new lane of delicious and healthy recipes to try, including entrees, sides, creamy dips and more. How to Cook Eggplant How to Choose the Best Eggplant Cutting eggplant like a pro means choosing eggplant like one too. Start with size: smaller eggplants are typically more tender, have fewer seeds and are less bitter....
Close Photo: Helen Norman How to Cut Fennel 01of 05Step 1Helen NormanCut off the stalks and fronds on top of the bulb, retaining the fronds for garnish, if desired.02of 05Step 2Helen NormanCut ½ inch off the root end on the bottom of the bulb.03of 05Step 3Helen NormanCut the bulb in half lengthwise, from stalk end to root end, then cut those two pieces in half again, lengthwise.04of 05Step 4Helen NormanCut out the core from each of the quarters....
Close It’s no wonder that green onions are a ubiquitous garnish and ingredient in everything from ramen bowls to coleslaw to scallion pancakes. After all, they’re members of the onion (allium) family—they add fresh, pungent flavor to everything they’re included in. You can use every part of a green onion except the roots, from the white and pale green root end to the hollow dark green leaves. You can even regrow new green onions from the unused root ends....
Close Photo: Helen Norman 5 Reasons to Love Dark Leafy Greens How to Cut Kale 1. Wash kale in cool water to remove sand and grit. Karla Conrad 2. Slice along each side of the stem or hold onto it and pull off the leaves. 3. Chop or tear leaves to desired size. Once your kale is chopped, recipes likeAdobo Chicken & Kale EnchiladasandSpicy Potato & Kale Soupare just the beginning of what you can make and enjoy....
Close Photo:Crystal Hughes Crystal Hughes Despite its tender texture and snappy, vegetal taste, many cooks are hesitant to use freshokrain recipes because of its supposed slimy qualities. And it’s true that these seed pods contain mucilage, a syrupy liquid that acts as a natural thickening agent when heated. It’s for this reason that okra is a key ingredient ingumbo—no cornstarch or flour is necessary when you have nature’s thickener. What Is Okra and How Can I Cook It?...
A tropical fruit with sweet, deep-orange flesh, papaya has a mild and musky flavor similar to cantaloupe, and a pleasantly buttery texture reminiscent of mango. It’s a common ingredient in many Asian and Caribbean cuisines and makes a great addition to dishes—both sweet and savory. (Think smoothies, salads or even stir-fries!) In addition to being delicious, papaya is packed with vitamins and nutrients including vitamins A and C, folate and fiber....
CloseBuying a whole chicken, instead of individual parts, is often more economical. If you don’t want to roast or grill a whole chicken at once, you need to cut it into individual parts before you cook it. Here are 7 steps for cutting a whole chicken into 8 pieces: 2 breast halves, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, and 2 wings.Step 1Lay the bird on its back. Wiggle a wing to determine where the joint attaches to the breast....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticlePick a Perfect WatermelonCut WatermelonStore WatermelonUse Watermelon In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Pick a Perfect Watermelon Cut Watermelon Store Watermelon Use Watermelon Sure, you can buy precut watermelon from the grocery store, but why bother? Pick up a whole one and cut it yourself. Freshly cut watermelon is far superior in flavor and texture, plus it’s cheaper too. The thing is, cutting a whole watermelon is a lot likecutting a whole pineapple....
