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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:36 AM

Why (and when) should I soak beans?

Some people are sensitive to the indigestible complex sugars in the skins of beans, called oligosaccharides. (It’s what makes the legume a musical fruit.)


Wednesday, July 30, 2008 8:26 AM

Recipe ideas for fresh corn?

"Nothing says excess like excess” is a favorite saying of a friend of mine, and I live by those words when it comes to corn. There are few things better


Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:28 PM

How do I make marinade from scratch?

Sure, you can buy bottled marinade. But there’s a reason you’re hanging out on the WC board—and it’s not just to earn a Nesticle. It’s because you like


Monday, April 07, 2008 5:07 PM

What can I do with leftover rice?

I grew up eating rice the way most people eat potatoes. It’s a major staple in Louisiana cooking and Creole cuisine, so leftover rice is never in short

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:31 AM

How can I reheat food without re-cooking it?

Unless you’re Ina or Giada or one of those other kitchen freaks who can effortlessly turn out dinner for 12 without breaking a sweat, make-ahead and par-baked


Monday, March 10, 2008 11:48 AM

Should I wash fresh mushrooms?

Mushrooms are grown in dirt. Unless you like dirt-flavored mushrooms, they should always be given a quick rinse under cold water. Some well-meaning cook

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Monday, March 03, 2008 5:48 PM

What is clarified butter?

It is unsalted butter that has been melted over a low heat so that water moisture evaporates and the milk solids in the butter separate from the yellow

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 1:33 PM

How do I cut the acidity in tomato sauce?

There are a handful of tips circulating about how to reduce the acidity of a basic tomato sauce—things like adding sugar to the sauce, cooking the sauce

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