Fresh, or soft, bread crumbs and dried bread crumbs begin at the same place. Both are easily made by processing sliced bread in a food processor or blender. Use white bread with a firm crumb, such as a good quality sandwich loaf. Avoid bread with an open, airy crumb or one with a dark crust. […]
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Pasta
There is no salt in pasta dough, so be sure to put enough salt in the cooking water. First, use plenty of water: about 4 quarts for 1 pound of pasta. Because salt slows the rate at which water comes to a boil, don’t add salt until after water is bubbling. Use a heaping teaspoon […]
Making Bread
Many people are making bread these days and there’s nothing quite like the smell of bread baking in the house. Here are some answers to frequently asked bread making questions. Never allow salt to come into direct contact with yeast because it removes the water that yeast needs to live. Instead, add salt to the […]
Popcorn Upgrades
Kick up popcorn’s flavor with easy and creative combinations. ITALIAN STYLE Toss popcorn with finely grated Parmesan, a sprinkling of Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. SAVORY SESAME Drizzle lightly buttered popcorn with a small amount of sesame oil, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, and crushed seaweed snacks. CRABBY CORN Sprinkle buttered popcorn with Old […]
Cooking With Beer
Beer isn’t just for drinking. It’s also the secret ingredient in some of Tiny New York Kitchen’s favorite recipes, from stews to pasta sauce. Depending on which brew you choose, you can add richness to stews and braises, a bright zing to sauces, and make baked goods extra tender and tasty. It’s great with chocolate. […]
Freezer Essentials
These freezer essentials will help you with your weekly meal prep as well as last minute meals that you need to get on the table fast. Bagged frozen vegetables, like mixed peppers, broccoli, and spinach. Bagged frozen fruit, like blueberries, mangos, bananas, and strawberries. Bagged frozen pastas, like tortellini and ravioli. Frozen waffles and pancakes. […]
Room Temperature Eggs
Many Tiny New York Kitchen baking recipes often call for room temperature eggs, because if all of the ingredients start at the same temperature, they will combine better and bake more evenly. But if you didn’t take your eggs out of the refrigerator early, you can put them in a bowl of lukewarm water for […]
Seven Ways To Cook Fish & Seafood
Hungry for halibut or craving clams? There’s an easy way to prepare fish and seafood to perfections. Fish is ready when you can flake it easily with a fork. Shrimp and shellfish are done when they are opaque in color. Bake: Best for fish fillets. Baking or roasting fish is an easy, hands-off method, especially […]
Best By & Sell By Dates
Just What Do Expiration Dates Mean? Best If Used By/Before: Indicates how long the product will be at its best flavor or quality. After that date, it’s not necessarily unsafe to consume, but the quality might be degraded. Sell By: Tells the store how long to keep an item on the shelf and when to […]
One Skillet Meals
One skillet meals are easy when you have a busy schedule, but want a home cooked meal. Fewer dishes means less cleanup, which makes life a bit easier. “Work With What You Got!” ©Tiny New York Kitchen © 2020 All Rights Reserved
Tips from Victoria
All About Pumpkins ?
For cooking, seek out small, sweet varieties with a thick flesh and a fairly small seed cavity, such as the Sugar, Pie, Baby Bear, or Cheese pumpkin. Field pumpkins have a fibrous flesh that is not good for cooking. Keep them for jack-o’-lanterns. For convenience, you can use canned pumpkin puree. Some are unsweetened and plain, while others, labeled as pie filling, include sugar and spices. Read More
