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Ingredients

We tasted nine brands of tinned and jarred anchovies, including Cento, Fishwife, and Ortiz, to determine our favorites.

Sam Stone

In a blind taste test, there was one clear winner.

Sam Stone

Get to know the rice flour behind chewy butter mochi, crunchy mochiko chicken, and more.

Alma Avalle

Whether you know it as confectioners’, 10x, or icing sugar, here’s how to make and use this baking staple at home.

Molly Baz

The hardened end of that parm wedge has a lot of umami left to give.

Li Goldstein

We tried 9 brands of vegan mayonnaise to see which ones can ditch the eggs and get away with it.

Sam Stone

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Like a citrusy poppy seed cake, a sparkling amaro cocktail, and a twist on lemon bars.
Actually, there are often more than five. Here’s how to make and use one of our favorite blends.

Sarah Jampel

Also known as nature’s caviar, this tropical fruit is filled with juicy pearls of citrus.

Zoe Denenberg

Your most pressing questions, answered.

Ali Francis

And it’s why I always keep this ingredient on my kitchen counter.

Carla Lalli Music

You know the tub of little garlic cubes that might be sitting in your fridge right now? Yeah, we have some thoughts.

Alex Delany

Just because it doesn't have to be refrigerated doesn't mean it lasts forever. Here's what to replace when.

Jesse Sparks

What, is it our fault that za'atar goes with just about everything?!?!

Sarah Jampel

If you're not riding the harissa train, you're missing out, bud!

Alex Delany

Seriously though: You put them on pizza, but what ARE they??

Alex Delany

Red wine? White wine? Apple cider? Here's what to use when.

Alex Delany

Is broccolini just baby broccoli, or what?

Alex Delany

It's gluten-free, packed with protein, and makes the best savory pancakes around.

Aliza Abarbanel

Salty, earthy, and funky, miso is the fermented, versatile ingredient that we're put in everything from pasta salad to apple pie. But where does it come from?

Sarah Jampel

Yes, it's hard to pronounce. And yes, you should be using it a lot more than you think you should.

Alex Delany

You can use fennel fronds like any tender herb. And if you already bought the fennel, they're free!

Alex Delany

Yes, there are different kinds of cucumbers, and yes, some are better than others.

Alex Delany

Amanda Shapiro