Kitchen Secrets

Gochujang is popular a Korean chili paste that can boost the flavor and umami in nearly any dish. If you’re curious about what it tastes like and the best ways to use it, read on. To learn more about this versatile ingredient, we asked a two chefs/culinary instructors to unload their gochujang knowledge: Edward Moon from Monroe …

Anything covered in gold is good, right? Well, Domino’s Sugar took that to heart when they released a new type of sugar in 2019. It’s called golden sugar, and unfortunately, it isn’t made from the 24-carat stuff. The sugar gets its name from the straw-yellow hue of its crystals, and if you’re an avid baker, …

If you open up nearly any pantry in the United States, you’re bound to find a bottle of olive oil. It’s the foundation of many salad dressings, the perfect dip for bread, and can even be the star of a moist and fluffy cake. Olive oil is popularity is palpable: in 2021, Americans consumed 406,000 metric tons of it. When you’re …

If you’ve ever wandered the baking aisle of your grocery store, you’ve probably seen a row of tiny cans of evaporated milk. A staple in your grandma’s pantry, evaporated milk is a retro, shelf-stable dairy product that has a wide range of applications. But there’s also a good chance that you confuse it with condensed milk. If you’ve …

If you’ve made a dessert recipe or two in your life, then you’ve probably noticed there’s a lot of different types of sugar out there. Recipes might call for sugars that are granulated, brown, coconut, white, pearl, sanding, cane, and on and on. What’s even more confusing is powdered sugar—the softest and fluffiest type of …

I’m going to say it, plain and simple: Tofu is beautiful, tofu is multifaceted, and tofu is delicious. Too often and for far too long has tofu endured the reputation of being a bland, boring, inspiring ingredient under the white American gaze. Famed chef Daniel Patterson said of tofu in 2006, “To my American mind, tofu …

Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page. Boba is super popular. Seriously. There are about four bubble tea places within a five-block radius of where I’m writing this. But many people don’t know what the chewy bubbles at the bottom of their drinks are, let …

Looking to expand your butter horizons? Super versatile and uniquely flavored ghee is a great place to start. In many dishes, it can be used in place of butter or oil. Learn more about this cooking tool and how you can incorporate it into your meals. What Is Ghee? Ghee is a clarified butter that …

Aperol spritzes have been having a moment for several years. While much of the appeal comes from the drink’s light, refreshing flavor, their vibrant orange hue is arguably what draws people in the most. We can thank the titular spirit for that bright and exciting color. But Aperol is also a pretty polarizing liqueur, especially among American …

You’ve likely heard of gluten. Maybe you or someone you know avoids eating it for health reasons. The naturally occurring protein is found in a lot of food and drinks, like bread, pasta, beer, and many others. And there are lots of gluten-free foods out there for people with gluten sensitivity. It’s been discussed so much recently as a thing people don’t …