We recommend square tiling for beginners because it’ll be the easiest to cut and align together. In the video, and the steps below, we walk you through how to decide how big your backsplash should be, selecting your tile, and how to install it from start to finish. Can a beginner tile a backsplash? Lambda Click here to continue reading…
You don’t have to use just chia seeds though: you can use flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, or any other kind of seed you like. But only chia will give you that tapioca effect. You can also add other stuff like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, cocoa nibs, or dried fruit. What can I use as a Click here to continue reading…
We recommend the Glasslock 18-Piece Container Set only if you want a glass set that’s leakproof. Like a lot of glass containers we considered, these have a history of chipping over time (although many Wirecutter staffers report no issues after years of use). Who owns Glasslock? SGC Solution, a Seoul-based glassware manufacturer that owns the Click here to continue reading…
You may have already guessed, but it measures 13-by-9 inches. This is the sheet pan to use for smaller batch cooking. Is a 1/4 sheet cake a 9×13? Cake Pan 1/4 Sheet – 9″ X 13″ X 3″ Is 9×13 a half sheet? 1/2 Size Sheet Pan A 1/2 size sheet pan’s dimensions are 13” Click here to continue reading…
We strongly recommend purchasing “dry” scallops (those without chemical additives). If you can only find “wet” scallops, soak them in a solution of 1 quart cold water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons table salt for 30 minutes before proceeding with step 1. Should you soak scallops in water before cooking? You’ll simply let Click here to continue reading…
You will use your 2-quart saucepan for sauces or smaller batches of vegetables or rice, your 4-quart saucepan for soups, stews, steaming vegetables, cooking pasta, and making stock in a pinch. How big is a 4 quart saucepan? The size of a saucepan is determined by its capacity measured in quarts. There are four standard Click here to continue reading…
Well, it is no secret that our 5 1/2 quart Round Dutch Oven and 6 3/4 quart Oval Dutch Oven are Le Creuset’s most popular sizes for a reason. These two sizes offer the most flexibility for most people, with the ability to scale up or down to accommodate whatever you are cooking. How do Click here to continue reading…
You’ll simply let them sit in a solution of salt water for 10 minutes before cooking. Why do you have to brine scallops? This freshens up the flavor of wet scallops. If you buy wet scallops, it evens out the flavor and removes the chemical taste. How do you prepare scallops before cooking? Compared to Click here to continue reading…
When Can You Use Sourdough Discard? You can use the discard from your starter to bake, but it’s better if you wait at least 7 days before you actually use it. In the first 5-7 days, it’s better if you bin or compost your discard because the bacteria will be fighting it out and it Click here to continue reading…
Your liquid should not cover your pork in the slow cooker: it should only come up about a quarter of the way up the sides. The pork will make more liquid as it cooks, and you need to leave room for that. And 10 hours later, this huge hunk of meat is tender and ready. Click here to continue reading…
