Content tagged with “Miscellaneous”

How to Use Your Pressure Cooker
Modern pressure cookers have multiple built-in safety features that make it impossible for too much pressure to build...

The Scoop on Cooking Spray
In the EatingWell Test Kitchen, we use cooking spray because it’s a convenient, healthy way to coat food or surfaces...

Hot Tamales
Tamales are a sign of celebration at holiday gatherings in Mexican households on both sides of the border, especially...

How to Make Sushi Rolls
Maki is the Japanese word for “sushi rolls.” Sushi rolls lend themselves to endless variety—from vegetarian fillings to...

Cooking with Acidic Foods
A nonreactive pan—stainless steel, enamel-coated or glass—is necessary when cooking acidic foods, such as cranberries...

Improvising a Double Boiler
No double boiler? Improvise by setting a large stainless-steel bowl over a pan of simmering water.

Ovenproofing a Skillet
If your skillet has a plastic handle, wrap the handle with foil before placing it in the oven.

Heating Tortillas
Microwave: Wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Oven: Wrap in foil and bake at...

Crushing Ice Cubes
Place ice cubes in a heavy-duty plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

Using Nonstick Cookware
Always use spoons and spatulas approved for nonstick surfaces when cooking on nonstick cookware. One nick compromises...

Making Pizza With a Pizza Stone and Pizza Peel
Making Pizza With a Pizza Stone and Pizza Peel: One way to ensure a really great pizza crust is to use a wood-burning...

Pureeing Hot Liquids
Hot liquids can splatter out of a blender when it’s turned on. To avoid this, remove the center piece of the lid....

Making Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is a great way to sweeten cold drinks (granulated sugar doesn’t always dissolve in cold liquid) like...

Toasting Tortillas
Place directly on a burner (gas or electric) set at medium heat. Turn frequently with tongs, until golden, 30 to 60...

Making Baked Tortilla Chips
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly brush one side of 4 corn tortillas with about 1/4 teaspoon canola oil each and sprinkle...

Make Your Own Baked Taco Shells
Working with 6 tortillas at a time, wrap in a barely damp cloth or paper towel and microwave on High until steamed,...