Entries for December 2009

Do vanilla beans go bad? Can I use older beans to make vanilla sugar?

Is it possible to freeze smoked salmon without the texture and flavor degrading?

When preparing stuffed mushrooms, put each mushroom in a mini muffin cup to prevent them from rolling around during baking.

What is choux pastry, and how do you make it?

To easily roll pie dough into a round shape, place the dough on a 13-inch pizza stone. Roll the dough, then trim the edges to fit the stone. You'll have a perfectly shaped pie crust for a 9-inch pie dish.

Learn how to choose (and cook) the right potato for the job