Cooking

Avocado oil is certainly a healthy cooking oil but is it also appropriate for frying or deep-frying? We investigate avocado oil’s chemical properties and find out if it is an optimal choice for high-temperature cooking methods.

Is avocado oil one of the perfect baking and cooking oils around? Take a closer look at the properties of avocado and how you can use it in the kitchen. Maybe it’s time to switch your vegetable oil with something even healthier?

What is the best type of cooking oil for deep-frying chicken? Does vegetable oil hold up well against peanut oil, one of the highest smoking points in the culinary world?

Are you preparing Creme Brulee for the first time at home? You need a kitchen torch to get that sweet and crunchy crust. Find out how that crust is achieved. Learn how to torch food properly.

The butane torch is a top pick for making necessary scorch marks on meat and pastries. Discover how useful a culinary torch would be in the kitchen today and start making great desserts.

Baking great cakes at home is a pleasure – until you realize that you need more time for decorating the cake and it has to cool down fast.

Rice wine vinegar is a lovely companion in cooking, but how can you work with your recipes if it’s not available. It’s time to use the best substitutes for this classic seasoning.

How well can you tell that your eggs are already hardboiled? Find out in today’s guide on how to test eggs for doneness and how long they should be boiled.

Meet the only Asian cookbook you will ever need to learn Chinese cuisine, Korean cooking, Thai cooking, and so much more. Start cooking Asian today!

Chowder is a great classic, but can you thicken chowder without using flour? Let’s find out in today’s special Chowder Blog