Kitchen Guide

Powdered peanut butter works in smoothies, sauces, oatmeal, baked goods, and protein balls as a lower-fat alternative to traditional peanut butter.

A standard 4-ounce cooked beef patty (80% lean) provides about 20 grams of protein, while a 4-ounce patty from leaner blends offers roughly 22 to 25.

Spice extractives are concentrated forms of spices — typically essential oils and oleoresins — that capture the flavor, aroma.

Kofta is a broad family of seasoned ground meat dishes shaped into balls, patties, or cylinders.

A chocolate orange is made by tempering chocolate with orange oil, pouring it into a segmented, orange-shaped mold.

For standard long-grain white rice on a covered stovetop, 1.5 cups of water per 1 cup of rice is the most reliable ratio to start with.

A homemade elderberry syrup lets you control ingredients, adjust sweetness, and know exactly what goes into your family’s cold-season staple.

Roasted potatoes are typically seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs like rosemary or thyme for crispy, flavorful results.

Homemade heart candy can taste better and use simpler ingredients than the chalky store-bought versions.

Bake a bone-in turkey breast at 350°F for about 20 minutes per pound, pulling it from the oven at 160°F (the internal temperature will rise.