Content Type: Article How Many Times Can You Reuse Frying Oil?

Some people shy away from deep frying since it seems like a waste to throw out oil after one batch. The good news is that it’s fine to reuse frying oil multiple times when it's strained—up to a point.

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  • Content Type: Science The Fruit and Vegetable Blues

    I recently used red onions in a frittata and was surprised to see that they turned bluish green during cooking. What happened?

  • Content Type: Sniff Test Don't Buy Garlic that Smells like Garlic

    The sniff test is a common approach for testing produce prior to purchase, but when it comes to buying garlic, a strong aroma is a bad sign.

  • Content Type: Kitchen Tip How Slicing Impacts Onions

    Because the layers of plant cells in an onion run from the root to the stem end of the bulb, the direction in which you slice onions can make a big difference in their cooked appearance and texture.

  • Content Type: Kitchen Tip Should You Wash Mushrooms?

    Does washing mushrooms really affect their flavor and cooking time? We address this long-held debate.

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