Kitchen Confidence Articles
How to Make S'mores Without a Fire
Who says s'mores can only be eaten by a campfire?
Read More »Cleaning and Cooking Shellfish
How to clean and cook the bivalves -- clams and mussels -- you'll want to eat all summer long.
Read More »How to De-Grit Asparagus
Never let asparagus grit ruin your day again.
Read More »In Defense of Tofu
Let's take a minute to talk about why you're not eating tofu.
Read More »How to Prep Radishes
How to prepare a radish for any occasion.
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Cooking with Yogurt (Without Fear)
The breakfast staple you always have in your fridge does double duty in savory dishes -- just as soon as you learn how to coax it in.
Read More »How to Prep Cardoons
Why you should be buying cardoons, and how to deal with them once you start.
Read More »How to Prep Fennel
How to gracefully hack into that hairy bulb of fennel.
Read More »How to Slice a Pineapple
The best ways to break down a pineapple, step by step.
Read More »How to Take Your Kitchen on Vacation
As Memorial Day weekend -- and summer vacations! -- get closer, Christine Rudalevige (a.k.a. cheese1227) breaks down the essential tools and ingredients you'll want to haul with you to the beach this summer.
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