Can you use pastry flour for cakes (or cake flour for pastries)? What if you don’t have either and don’t have time to go to the store? What’s gluten got to do with it? Get the scoop on some of the most common baking quandaries with these fun (and functional) flour facts.
From salted to clarified, rock solid to mega-molten, the type and temperature of your butter can play a big part in your baking and other culinary adventures. Read on to learn the basics of this decadent dairy product, along with a few butter-based cooking techniques.
Have you heard? Herb is the word! Fresh or dried, these little leaves are the cornerstone of flavor. Like magic, they transform your cooking, adding complexity, depth and aroma. And if cooking is part of what separates mankind from other animals, then the use of herbs is what proves it’s a deliberate art. Ready to turn up the enthusiasm? Read on for some Herb 101!
Want to take your bubbly drinks over the top? Add enticing aromas and tantalizing taste to any drink (or dish) with the fresh herbs and seasonal produce! All you need is a visit to our Produce Department and this simple formula for refreshing and flavorful mocktails in no time flat.
The Venn diagram that encompasses greens and teas is one of the tastiest ones there is. Explore how you can enjoy the finest greens, teas and green teas at a moment’s notice!
Have a hankering for authentic Asian flavors? We have great news! You don’t have to travel internationally for a taste of classic Japanese or Chinese cuisine—just visit your local Nugget Market for easy-to-prepare fare and artisanal ingredients like these!
Savory snacks, sauces and entrées are all well and good, but sometimes you need something on the sweeter side. Finish your feast with drinks and desserts that celebrate the flavors of the Philippines, Korea and Japan, from sipping sake to sparkling water and even canned yogurt cocktails. Kanpai!
For a fun, fast and flavorful take on this Vietnamese favorite, start with an instant noodle bowl and then pile it high with all the tasty toppings you can think of.
You don’t have to start with whole potatoes to make fantastic fries at home. Here are a few easy ways to amp up frozen fries any day of the week!
Rice is one of the most common grains around the globe with different varieties based on growing region, size and purpose. Which rice is right for you? Check out our mini grain guide to find out!