Kitchen Guide

To make oven roast chicken, preheat the oven to 425°F, pat the chicken dry, season generously, and roast until the thigh reaches 165°F.

Most fruits can be frozen successfully with the right prep, though water-rich varieties like melons and tomatoes are best saved for smoothies.

To make moist zucchini bread, use oil instead of butter, squeeze shredded zucchini dry before mixing, and avoid overmixing the batter.

High tea is a working-class evening meal traditionally served with hearty dishes like meat pies and sausage rolls.

You can make lo mein with ramen noodles by boiling them briefly, draining them, and tossing them with stir-fried vegetables, protein.

Unflavored protein powder tastes mild and neutral.

A quick Korean stew where aged, sour kimchi simmers with pork and tofu in a savory broth until rich and bubbling.

In Japanese, the word sushi translates to sour rice, referring to the vinegared rice that forms the base of the dish, not the raw fish.

The quickest way to make juice from pomegranate seeds is to pulse the arils in a blender for 15 to 20 seconds.

Make iced hibiscus tea by steeping dried flowers in cold water for 8-12 hours (cold brew) or in boiling water for 5 minutes (hot brew).