Why is it suggested that mushrooms be cleaned off with a wet paper towel instead of rinsing them off under running water?
Dear Tara, I love kitchen gadgets, but I’m skeptical to buy them because they often end up in my graveyard of unused kitchen tools. Should I buy an Instant Pot? What about one of those sous-vide cookers? I feel like they’re good tools, but maybe I’d use them once or twice and then set them aside only to collect dust. Are there any gadgets you consider must-haves?
Some recipes say to bake squash facing up, others say to bake squash facing down. Does it really make a difference in the end result?
I waste so much food after buying specific ingredients for a recipe, but don’t use everything. Any tips on how to make a meal come together with random ingredients?
