Entries for May 2009

A salted rim is the hallmark of a margarita, and kosher salt is typically recommended for this use. But you can get more salt with every sip if you use this tip...

Can spices like ground ginger be stored in the freezer to prolong their shelf life?

Dress up cakes and cupcakes with candy flowers.

With its peppery bite and slightly bitter taste, parsley brightens and garnishes so many dishes, it's almost as common as salt and pepper.

Do egg white products work the same as real eggs?

Wine and food--the perfect marriage, right? It depends on the couple. Not every wine has what it takes to be blissfully happy with food.

Instead, pound a clove of peeled garlic on a cutting board with a meat mallet. In a split second, you'll have crushed garlic, with little extra cleanup.

Tortillas are second only to white bread in sales, according to the Tortilla Industry Association. Their popularity has brought lots more choices, and possibly some confusion. Are the refrigerated ones better than the shelf-stable options? Is corn or flour best?