Dry brining involves salting meat in advance—ideally 12 to 48 hours before cooking. You simply mix kosher salt with black ...

A solid chocolate cake recipe is like a little black dress. It’s the kind of dessert that’s always good to have in your back ...

I was recently asked about the difference between baking powder and baking soda. Attempting to recall this topic from my food science class some 30 years ago failed and a little research was in order.

Baking powder is a leavening agent that increases the volume and lightens the texture of baked goods. It's used in most baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pancakes, and even batter for frying. If you ...

While most home cooks have used baking powder and baking soda in all sorts of recipes — from pancakes and pies, to cookies and cakes — many people don't really know why they're different and how they ...