Salty Recipe Collections & Inspirations

A skillet containing sliced mushrooms simmering in a small amount of water before oil is added.

Brown Mushrooms by Starting with Water

Traditional sautéing often leads to spongy, oil-logged mushrooms because they absorb fat before releasing their moisture. Starting them in a little water collapses their structure first, allowing them to brown...

Brown Mushrooms by Starting with Water

Traditional sautéing often leads to spongy, oil-logged mushrooms because they absorb fat before releasing their moisture. Starting them in a little water collapses their structure first, allowing them to brown beautifully with minimal oil.

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A bowl of sliced onions submerged in water with ice cubes.

Mellow Red Onions with Ice Water

Raw red onion can overpower a salad or salsa. Soak thin slices in ice water for about five minutes, then drain and pat dry before using.

Mellow Red Onions with Ice Water

Raw red onion can overpower a salad or salsa. Soak thin slices in ice water for about five minutes, then drain and pat dry before using.

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A vintage line-art illustration of hands kneading butter and flour in a bowl.

Thicken Sauces with Beurre Manié

Thin sauces can be difficult to thicken at the last minute without creating lumps. By kneading equal parts softened butter and flour into a paste called beurre manié, you can...

Thicken Sauces with Beurre Manié

Thin sauces can be difficult to thicken at the last minute without creating lumps. By kneading equal parts softened butter and flour into a paste called beurre manié, you can whisk it directly into simmering liquids. This technique thickens the sauce smoothly...

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A bunch of fresh carrots with their green tops cut off, resting next to a perforated plastic bag on a refrigerator shelf.

Remove Carrot Tops to Keep Them Crisp

Don't let your carrots go limp in the fridge. Removing their green tops before storage keeps them crisp and fresh by preventing moisture loss.

Remove Carrot Tops to Keep Them Crisp

Don't let your carrots go limp in the fridge. Removing their green tops before storage keeps them crisp and fresh by preventing moisture loss.

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A spoon mashes milk-soaked breadcrumbs into a paste in a bowl, with ground meat nearby.

Keep Meatballs Tender with a Simple Panade

Home meatballs and meatloaf often turn out dry and crumbly instead of tender and moist. Mixing a simple panade of milk-soaked bread into the ground meat helps retain moisture and...

Keep Meatballs Tender with a Simple Panade

Home meatballs and meatloaf often turn out dry and crumbly instead of tender and moist. Mixing a simple panade of milk-soaked bread into the ground meat helps retain moisture and prevents a dense texture.

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A bowl of cookie dough covered with plastic wrap resting on a refrigerator shelf next to a carton of milk.

Chill Cookie Dough to Prevent Overspreading

Chilling cookie dough before baking hardens the fat and allows the flavors to meld. This prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven and results in a thicker,...

Chill Cookie Dough to Prevent Overspreading

Chilling cookie dough before baking hardens the fat and allows the flavors to meld. This prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven and results in a thicker, more flavorful treat.

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