A well-written recipe is the cornerstone of every successful dish. Or is it? Complex recipes may follow a traditional format, where all of the measured ingredients are listed in order of use, ...

Getting the balance of coffee to water right makes a real difference. When you use too much coffee, you end up with an over-extracted, bitter cup that wastes your grounds. Use too little, and you're ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

When I hear “measuring cups,” one question comes to mind: wet or dry? Early on in my baking life, I used dry measuring cups for everything — and I regularly had to clean up kitchen-oil spills after ...

Shredded or grated cheese: Spoon lightly into a measuring cup without pressing down. Compacting can add extra ounces. Cubed: This can be more inconsistent, depending on the size of the cubes, and ...