The question of how to tenderize steaks has several answers, but few are as cheap, easy, and incredibly effective as the one ...

There is a staggering variety of salt on store shelves, but you really only need a few kinds. Even Alex Guarnaschelli only ...

It's in nearly every dish we cook, yet few ingredients inspire as much debate as salt. Kosher salt or sea salt? Which one belongs in your kitchen, and does it really matter? Mark Kurlansky, in Salt: A ...

Q: A recent recipe called for sea salt. Can table salt be substituted in equal measures? — Barbara Knoppe, Madison Heights, Mich. A: Peruse the spice aisle at most grocery stores and check out the ...

The world of pickles spans everything from classic dill and bread-and-butter slices to condiments like pickled red onions and atchara. Quick pickles, also known as refrigerator or vinegar pickles, are ...