Author: Dim Nikov
Food writer, Home Cook World editor, and author of Cooking Methods & Techniques: A Crash Course on How to Cook Delicious Food at Home for Beginners. Cooking up a storm for 30 years, and still no sign of a hurricane warning.
How Much Uncooked Rice for 1 Cup Cooked Rice?
Can You Eat Pre-Cooked Sausages Cold?
Does Olive Oil Lose Calories When Heated?
Ground Turkey Tastes Gamey: Why and How to Fix It
Why Your Scallops Smell Like Ammonia
Do You Need to Cook Cooked Ham?
Can You Cook Ham Like It’s Bacon?
How Long Does Cooked Ham Last in the Fridge?
Can You Use Induction Pans on a Ceramic Stove?
Can You Freeze Cooked Ham and Beans?
Keep Food From Sticking to Stainless Steel
Stainless steel cookware isn’t non-stick. But you can still keep food from sticking to it, as long as you use this technique.
Should I Cook Steak In Oil or Butter?
Avocado, soybean, sunflower, and canola oil are best for searing steak in. But you can still finish the steak in butter. Here’s why (and how).
Can Baking Sheets Go in the Dishwasher?
Don’t clean your baking sheets in the dishwasher. Clean it by hand with soapy water instead. Here’s how to get rid of more stubborn stains.
The 10 Very Best Cooking Channels on YouTube
Looking for inspiration for tonight’s diner? Or for educational and entertaining videos about cooking on YouTube? Check these channels out.
Jambon Beurre Recipe: A Classic French Sandwich
Make this simple, classic, and delicious Parisian sandwich at home. Here’s our best Jambon-beurre recipe.
Do You Season Meat Before or After Cooking?
The secret to making great steak is to season it with salt and pepper and let it rest for at least 1 hour before cooking. Here’s why.
How to Tell If Pasta Is Cooked (No-B.S. Guide)
Here’s how to cook fresh pasta and dry pasta to perfection every single time. And the top tips for cooking pasta I’ve learned from Italian chefs.
Explained: Why Is Italian Food So Good?
Ever wonder why Italian food tastes so good? Here are the four things that set Italian cuisine apart from that of most other nations.
Is All Pasta the Same?
Why Are Capers So Salty?
Pecorino vs. Parmesan: The Differences
What’s the difference between Parmesan cheese and Pecorino? Can you substitute one for the other?
How to Tell If Sausages Are Cooked (Without the B.S.)
What I’ve learned about making sausages for 20 years of home cooking — and how it can help you make perfectly cooked sausage every time
Apple Cider vs. White Vinegar: The Difference
There’s a lot more differences between apple cider vinegar and white vinegar than their color and taste.
Why Use Separate Cutting Boards for Meat and Produce?
So, What Is a Hero Sandwich?
How to Clean a Knife After Cutting Raw Meat
If you don’t clean your knife after every use, you risk to transfer bacteria from one food item to another.
Can You Roast Pork and Lamb Together?
Can You Roast Two Chickens at Once?
Why Does My Induction Cooktop Get Hot?
Smoke Point of Cooking Oils
Can Tefal / T-Fal Pans Go in the Oven?
The Only Salts You Need for Cooking
These Are the Best Ways to Thicken Chili
Can You Put a Cast Iron Pan in the Oven?
Internal Temperature for Beef, Birds, Fish, Lamb, and Venison
Cast Iron Skillet or Non-Stick Pan: Which Is Better?
How to Thicken Gravy Without Cornstarch
The Best Mini Fridges of 2023, Rounded Up
Best Sauté Pans With Lids: Our Top 3 Picks
The Very Best Tools for Making Pasta of 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just getting started in homemade pasta, these tools will help you get the job done—and last a lifetime.
The Very Best Meat Thermometers of 2023
The Best Hand Mixers With Dough Hooks (2023)
This Is Why Your Chicken’s Always Dry
The Very Best Thin-Crust Pizza Pans
Why Your Chicken Came Out Rubbery
The Best Nesting Pots and Pans for a Small Kitchen
The Best Skillets of 2023
The Very Best Stand Mixers for Beginners (2023)
The Absolute Best Deep-Dish Pizza Pans (2023)
The Very Best Detroit-Style Pizza Pans in 2023
Can You Make Cheesecake Without a Springform Pan?
Why Your Steak Came Out Flavorless
Why Do Some Steaks Taste Like Liver?
How to Get Rid of the Blood Taste in Steak
The Essential Guide to Grana Padano Cheese
Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese: The King of All Cheeses
Why Do Bagels Have Holes?
Do You Eat the Burger or Fries First?
Why Your Burgers Are Raw in the Middle
Why Your Burgers Came Out Red
How Long Do Rice Cookers Last?
What Size Rice Cooker Do You Need?
Why Does Rice Burn in the Rice Cooker?
How to Clean a Moldy Rice Cooker
Rice Cooker Keeps Boiling Over?
How to Preheat a Stainless Steel Pan
How to Season a Carbon Steel Pan
Do You Boil Rice With the Lid On or Off?
This Is Why Your Pasta Is Sticky
Did your pasta turn out sticky and slimy? Avoid these four mistakes and learn to cook dried pasta like a pro!
