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Homemade Valentine’s Day treats get a boost of flavor from cocoa powder, either natural or Dutch-process. But what’s the difference? Americans love chocolate, but we don’t generally know much about it, including how to handle it in the kitchen. Cocoa powder, for example, gets a bad rap for being an inferior product to, say, baker’s […] The post The Difference Between Dutch-Process and Natural Cocoa Powder appeared first on Alton Brown.
For crispy, juicy, Super Bowl-ready buffalo wings, skip the deep-fryer and go for the steamer basket. Super Bowl Sunday is upon us once again, which means it’s time to contemplate which protein-packed snack you want to nosh on during commercial breaks. For us, nothing satisfies that game-day craving quite like crispy buffalo wings. We won’t […] The post How to Make Crispy Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings appeared first on Alton Brown.
Our secret for easy-peel hard-boiled eggs, a healthy make-ahead breakfast that’s as simple as it is delicious. Behold the egg: A cheap and nutrient-dense source of protein that, when cooked correctly, is a creamy and satisfying addition to any meal. Whether you’re trying to get back to “healthy habits” after the holidays or are just […] The post The Secret to Easy-Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs appeared first on Alton Brown.
I miss going to the movies. I miss the usher with the bad clip-on tie, the squeaky seats, the sticky floors, the lights going down, the previews, the feature. I miss laughing in the dark with strangers, and forgetting about the world for a couple of hours…or at least ninety minutes. But what I don’t […] The post Your Guide to Popcorn appeared first on Alton Brown.
Not sure what to do with all those leftover herbs after the holidays? Dry and store them, of course. Here’s how. Grocery shopping for the holidays can be an exhausting endeavor that often leads to over-purchasing and dreaded food waste. While it’s easy to repurpose roast turkey into turkey salad or use extra whipped potatoes […] The post How to Dry and Store Herbs appeared first on Alton Brown.
I like brownies, and judging from the emails we’ve been getting over at altonbrown.com, so do the rest of you. That said, some of you have recently taken issue with our recipe, and I think it’s probably because there was a discrepancy regarding the volumetric measurement vs. the weight of the cocoa powder on the […] The post Brownies: Reloaded… Again appeared first on Alton Brown.
It takes just two pieces of hardware to stock your fridge with some of the best winter soups. There are few things more comforting on a cold winter day than a steaming bowl of soup. And if you play your cards right, a pot of the stuff can last you the better part of a […] The post How to Make Comforting Soups All Winter Long appeared first on Alton Brown.
Stock your bar with a few low-ABV staples to sip holiday cocktails all season long… without the hangover. The holidays are a treacherous time. Despite the shiny allure of tinsel and trimmed trees, dark dangers lurk down every dark hall. During this time of year, home accidents go up, car accidents go up, and emergency […] The post Low (And No) ABV Cocktails for the Holidays appeared first on Alton Brown.
Green bean casserole: Beloved Thanksgiving tradition or sad, bland waste of space on your overflowing plate? We in the test kitchen think this traditional and often divisive dish deserves its due, so after quite a few trials, we’ve finally come up with possibly the best homemade green bean casserole you’re likely to come across this […] The post How to Upgrade Your Green Bean Casserole appeared first on Alton Brown.
Here it is: The formula for building my Cardboard Box Smoker. All faithful Good Eats fans will remember the episode, “Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fish,” from way back in 2001, in which I smoked a side of salmon inside a MacGyver’d smoker made of bits and pieces from the hardware store. Why? Well, I wanted […] The post How to Build Alton Brown’s Cardboard Box Smoker appeared first on Alton Brown.