Simmering food on the hob can be confusing as it is not always clear whether you should leave the lid on or not. Using the lid can help some recipes cook faster and allow others to reduce their...

One of the tastiest ways to serve potatoes is crispy fries. Many recipes for fries suggest that you soak the peeled, sliced potatoes in salt water. What does soaking potatoes in salt water do? Should...

Adding potatoes to soup or stew to achieve your perfect consistency depends on a few factors. Namely, if you should cook them before, when they should be added and the type of potato used. In most...

When deciding to peel or not to peel potatoes, tradition states to leave skins on for baked potatoes, and peel them before boiling. But cooking has come a long way and modern cooks now care about...

A comforting soup brimming with flavor and irresistible aroma begins with sautéed vegetables. While it can be extremely tempting to skip this step and dump everything into the pot at once, sautéed...

Pasta with tomato sauce like Marinara is a standby dinner for many of us. It’s easy to open a can of tomatoes like most recipes recommend, but what about those vibrant fresh tomatoes in your...