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It feels like the dishes that require the least amount of ingredients are sometimes the trickiest to perfect. Let’s take fresh broccoli, for example: If you steam or boil it for a few minutes, the ...

While roasted broccoli is our go-to way to serve the veggie, steamed broccoli has its merits too. It’s crisp, simple, quick to prepare and, when cooked properly, tastes bright and fresh. But if you’re ...

From steaming to sautéing, the way you cook broccoli can make or break its nutritional value. Here’s what science says about ...

If you see a recipe with anchovies as an ingredient and you're tempted to move on, don't. Anchovies are a secret advantage in the kitchen, adding depth to a dish by breaking down and melting into a ...

Steaming is a cooking method that—surprise—uses hot water vapor to heat the food. A quick refresher from 7th grade science class: When water reaches its boiling point (that is, 212°F), it begins to ...