Cooking Tips

 While it may be tempting to consume fresh food directly from the grocery bag, please refrain! While commercial food cleanliness is advanced, the majority of our personal produce handling techniques are not: That piece of fruit was almost certainly touched by numerous hands before it made its way into your cart – maybe dirty hands, such as those of my small children. I apologize for it (and suggest you wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them). While store-bought vegetable washes have not been shown to be as successful as we would like, you may be uncomfortable simply running your fruit under cold water as the FDA recommends. If this is the case, consider preparing your own fruit and vegetable wash to remove debris, remove pesticides, and eradicate some of the bacteria passed on to your produce by other store shoppers. Here's how to make your own fruit and vegetable wash. This recipe incorporates vinegar, a common element in do-it-yourself cleaning remedies. Although some

 The thing regarding your stainless steel sink is as follows: It does not appear to be the ideal environment for bacteria to develop (especially if you clean it regularly with soap and water). However, germs are cunning and can thrive almost anyplace. That is why it is a good idea to disinfect your sink on a regular basis. This is how you do it. A Remark on Bleach In this How To, we recommend disinfecting your sink with bleach. This is because bleach is an extremely powerful disinfectant that kills mold, bacteria, and viruses. Having said that, bleach can be harmful if handled improperly. Here are a few precautions to take to ensure that you use bleach safely. Before disinfecting with bleach, clean the surface with soap and water. Because bleach is a disinfectant, not a cleaning, you'll want to start with a clean surface. Avoid excessive bleaching. A small amount goes a long way! We're talking about a capful (or slightly more than a tablespoon) per gallon of water, or around a

 I'm one of those folks who is perpetually on the lookout for the ideal brownie recipe. I've experimented with numerous recipes and have yet to discover my optimum. I want a glossy top, a fudgy (but not undercooked or gooey!) center, and an abundance of chocolate taste. My coworker Andrea recently shared me an Instagram snapshot of Katharine Hepburn's cookie recipe, recommending that I try them next. They appeared to have a fluid, molten-like texture — almost as if they were made without flour. I was fascinated and felt I had to give them a try, especially after hearing so many positive reviews. Is this the recipe that will put an end to my search? This is what occurred when I baked a batch. The Recipe for Katharine Hepburn's Favorite Brownie The best part about this recipe is how straightforward it is to prepare. To begin, melt butter and cocoa powder in a pot. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract. Combine 1/4 cup all-pu

 Weeknight dinner themes provide a foundation for simple meal planning — or, at the very least, last-minute supper choices! In my household, we begin the week with Meatless Monday and end it with Pizza Friday – a long-standing practice that helps me keep a modicum of sanity. As the new season and school year begin, I've decided to add another theme: Instant Pot Wednesdays! This honey mustard chicken was my first excursion into this new theme. Consider it a lighter version of a typical pot roast: Chicken breasts or thighs (both are soft and juicy when cooked) go well with sweet carrots and buttery potatoes. A combination of honey and light Dijon mustard imparts an air of elegance while remaining approachable to my children's palates. An Easy-to-Love Instant Pot Dinner What is the best aspect of Instant Pot dinners? Only one pot needs to be cleaned! To begin preparing this chicken supper, sauté the onion and garlic in melted butter in the Instant Pot. The liquid comes next, which

 There are few culinary tasks that are less enjoyable than dishwashing. It can be tedious, a little gross, and even challenging! That is why we produced this colossal list exclusively for you. Continue reading for a variety of hacks (you can dry glasses with chopsticks! ), advice (vinegar is more beneficial than you realize), and more. We'll explain how to clean the most vexing messes, how to make the process more enjoyable, and provide several helpful hints. We guarantee that once you've read through this list, you'll realize that the duty isn't quite as bad as it appears. 1. Experiment with the "one soapy sponge" policy. Have a mountain of dishes that you simply cannot bring yourself to tackle? Consider it as a series of smaller jobs. Rather to that, adopt the "one soapy sponge" strategy and wash all the dishes you can without reloading your sponge. When it's time for another squirt of soap, you can set the sponge down and carry on with your wo