Clean the container you’ll use to mix the sanitizer and any bottles you’ll store it in. If the containers are heat-resistant, you can sterilize them in boiling water…
Boiling
Add beans to the boiling water and cook until the green beans are bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer beans to the ice bath…
Peas should not be boiled! You can have flavorful, creamy peas in less than 10 minutes. Do you have to cook frozen peas? Frozen peas are flash-steamed before…
Apple juice adds to the apple flavor of the rib sauce. It also creates steam inside the foil pack so the ribs don’t dry out. If you don’t…
Martha Stewart recommends boiling your whites with lemons or lemon juice, turning up the heat until the water bubbles and then letting them soak for about an hour….
Microwave ovens shoot tiny waves into the liquid at random locations, causing the water molecules at those points to vibrate rapidly. If the water isn’t heated for long…
Over the past few years, no-boil (also called oven-ready) lasagna noodles have become a permanent fixture on supermarket shelves. Much like “instant rice,” no-boil noodles are precooked at…
Tea / Infusions Water Temperature Steep Time Green Tea 150 to 160 degrees F. 1 to 3 minutes White Tea 180 degrees F. 4 to 8 minutes Oolong…
Place beans in a large pot; cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently until beans are tender but firm. Most…
As with most grains, it is a good idea to rinse pearl barley before cooking with it — particularly if adding straight to a soup or a stew….