Katie Metz de Martínez's Posts Tagged 'tip' (7)

Soaring temperatures offer an excuse to bring mealtime out of the kitchen and into the backyard. With summer in full swing, decks and patios across the country fill with family and friends as well as the smoke, sizzle and aroma of grilled steaks, burgers, hotdogs and more. Take note of…

Created by an elaborate process of folding and turning dough that contains copious amounts of fat (usually butter), puff pastry produces flaky, delicate results that work well with both sweet and savory dishes. Since puff pastry dough requires a significant amount of patience…

Fish and visitors stink after three days. – Benjamin Franklin

Selecting fresh fish and shellfish at the market can be a daunting proposition;…

Choosing a tasty, fresh pineapple can be a challenge. Unlike many fruits that become sweeter and riper over time, pineapples do not improve with age. They’re picked at the peak of ripeness, and once they’re harvested, the quality begins to decline. To select the perfect…

Do the secrets of beautifully cooked, fluffy white rice elude you? Follow these tips for a perfect pot of rice every time.



1. Rinse the rice in cool running water to get rid of excess starch. This step helps prevent the rice from turning out too…

Plantains, a starchy variety of banana, play an important role in the cuisine of Latin Caribbean nations. Although plantains look more or less like a regular banana, they’re more of a challenge to peel. Try these tricks for easier peeling.…

Fresh chile peppers add heat and flavor to many of our favorite Latin dishes. The tongue-tingling fieriness we associate with chiles comes from a compound known as capsaicin, which unfortunately can also irritate the skin and create an unpleasant burning sensation. Follow…