How to Thaw Fish Fast
My roommate often asks if she can, in good conscience, cook fish from frozen. Before I was asked to research how to thaw fish for this story, my answer was: “Probably…?”, with an inflection that suggested about 60 percent certainty. For clarity, I consulted a true expert on the subject, senior Test Kitchen editor Jesse […]
How to Pipe, Stripe, and Dip Meringue Cookies Like a Pro
Hold the piping bag straight up, about an inch away from the parchment-lined baking sheet; starting with the tip touching the baking sheet can result in squat, compressed meringues. Applying even pressure, lightly press the bag to pipe the meringue, twisting in an upward motion. It might take a few cookies to get a hang […]