Recipes

I tried to thicken my New Year’s roast drippings, but I can still taste raw flour and there are lumps everywhere — how do I smooth this out?

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The New Year’s roast is a time-honored tradition, promising a feast that brings family and friends together over a plentiful table. At the heart of this celebration is the perfect gravy, made from the drippings of your well-roasted meat. However, making the ideal gravy can be fraught with challenges, especially when flour is involved. Many … Read more

I was told to eat more fiber, but this broccoli turned a depressing army-green and fell apart the moment my fork touched it — how do I keep it bright?

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Eating more fiber is a common piece of dietary advice, often accompanied by the suggestion to incorporate more vegetables, like broccoli, into your meals. However, achieving perfectly cooked broccoli that retains its vibrant green color can be a challenge. Many home cooks find themselves confronted with broccoli that turns an unappetizing army-green and falls apart … Read more