frying
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You Can Deep Fry Outside on the Grill
I won’t say that deep frying at home isn’t “worth it,” but I will say that it’s downright unpleasant. It stinks. It’s messy. Sticky vaporised cooking oil gets all over everything — including myself — and it takes forever to air out the kitchen and return it to its pre-frying state. Dedicated deep fryers solve…
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The Best Oil Temperature-Testing Hack Is Still A Thermometer
Hacks are all about spending less time, using less equipment, and making one’s life easier in general. But sometimes there just isn’t a shortcut or substitute. Sometimes you have to take the long way, or buy the proper tool. One such tool is a digital thermometer.
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Use Mayo To Bread Chicken Nuggets
We have known for a while now that mayonnaise has applications beyond sandwiches and deli salads. Searing steaks, baking cakes, and mashing potates are just a few of its “outside the bread” applications, and I am so pleased to announce yet another: breading those nugs.
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How To Fry Herbs, And What To Do With Them
Photos by Claire Lower Most home cooks are aware that adding a smattering of fresh herbs to their dishes is an easy (and fairly cheap) way to elevate them to new, flavorful heights, but too few of them employ the power of the fried fresh herb.