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Technique tutorials & spice primers

Technique tutorials & spice primers

Key Questions

What new technique tutorials were added in this highlight?

New additions include a prime rib seasoning hack using egg white binding, 26 basil recipes covering storage and pesto, citrus recipes with Grapefruit Cake techniques, blackened catfish Cajun methods, and a vegetable miso guide with roasting variations.

How is Lincoln's cake prepared according to the tutorials?

Lincoln's cake features a vanilla almond base topped with meringue. It draws from historical American baking traditions highlighted in the collection.

What tip is provided for making classic quiche?

The broccoli-bacon-Gruyere quiche uses a no-whipping tip for the filling. It is baked in a pie crust for a savory result.

Which earlier additions focus on global techniques?

Earlier items include slow-cooker corn, reverse marinade, pistou, eggplant parm, chicken Milanese, and instant oats idli, all with metric anchors.

What does the compressed watermelon tutorial involve?

It uses vacuum sealing and agar for savory gels. The technique pairs with other modern methods in the collection.

How many basil recipes are featured and what do they cover?

There are 26 basil recipes that address storage, mortar pesto, and applications in salads to sweets. They emphasize the herb's seasonal versatility.

What is the 4-ingredient salmon method?

The recipe uses a broiler technique with no flipping required. It keeps preparation simple while delivering consistent results.

Are there spice primers included beyond the new tutorials?

Yes, the collection covers 15 spices every home cook should try along with various global techniques.

Extensive collection of technique tutorials and spice primers. New additions today: 5 Timeless Cooking Hacks From Grandma, Sourdough Gnocchi, plus just-read articles: Spice up a dish in no thyme (seasonal herb piece with three recipes) and Quick Creamy Orzo with Asparagus (starch-based creamy sauce technique). Also earlier today: The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with Honey, Classic Chicken & Pastry, Egg Foo Young for One, Easy Kung Pao Chicken, 10 Tips for Perfectly Microwaving Corn on the Cob, Best Smoked Brisket Recipe, Miranda Lambert’s 5-Ingredient Cookies, Knife Skills 101, Four Tips for the Perfect Pilau, and many earlier technique pieces. All include metric anchors (temps, times, ratios) for intermediate home cooks.

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Updated Jul 31, 2026