There is something about the air fryer that is missing from most online information. We call the it a “fryer” but treat it like an oven. An air fryer is not an oven. In fact, despite the fact that it works like a convection oven, it is also not a convection oven. We are often … Read more
Everyone who regularly makes pancakes has probably heard that when bubbles rise to the surface of the pancake, it’s ready to flip over to the other side. Once this happens, the first side is perfectly cooked, and you should flip it over. This is a myth! I’ve certainly had this pancakery practice fail more times … Read more
Many people consider the first pancake a sacrificial pancake. Even famous chef Jacques Pepin said “the first pancake is for the dog.” Different people have different criteria for what makes the first pancake “ruined.” For me, and for many folks, its that the first pancake develops an uneven and overbrowned crust when they want their … Read more
After using a marinade to soak raw meat or poultry, the same marinade is often used as a basting liquid as the meat or poultry cooks. It is brushed or drizzled over the food as it cooks to add flavor and moisture. It is generally advised that you should boil marinade that has come into … Read more
Before answering the question, note that just about everything in this article pertains to dried pasta. Uncooked dried pasta, on average, contains about 65% starch. Once cooked, most of the starch is released, bringing it down to maybe 25%. Some of this starch forms a coating on the outside of the pasta. There is a … Read more
