Kitchen Guide

Line a bamboo steamer with parchment or cabbage leaves, arrange dumplings without touching.

A standard 1/4-ounce packet of yeast (active dry, instant, or bread machine) contains about 2 1/4 teaspoons, or 7 grams.

Oranges are round citrus fruits with a dimpled bright orange rind and juicy segmented flesh, though the exact shade, size.

Spread pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant and slightly darkened.

Grill a 1-inch tuna steak for 4–6 minutes total, flipping halfway, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145–150°F.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice is generally at its best within the first week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

To cook honeynut squash, halve it lengthwise, scoop seeds, and roast cut-side up at 400–425°F for 20–35 minutes until tender.

A one-cup serving of seedless grapes (about 150–160 grams) contains roughly 104–110 calories, depending on variety and source.

Spanakopita is a traditional Greek savory pie made with spinach, feta, onions, dill, eggs, and olive oil.

A smooth, creamy queso blanco dip relies on white American cheese melted gently with evaporated milk to prevent curdling.