Insert a knife near the center of the bread pudding. It's done when the knife comes out clean.
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Cook beef, pork and lamb burgers to 160°; cook chicken or turkey burgers to 165°. To test for doneness, use tongs to hold burger while inserting instant-read thermometer horizontally from…
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Insert a toothpick in several spots near the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
If the toothpick comes out with crumbs, the cake needs to bake…
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Overcooked fish loses its flavor and becomes tough. As a general guideline, fish is cooked 10 minutes for every inch of thickness.
For fish fillets, check for doneness by inserting a…
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Foam cakes are done when the top springs back when touched with your finger and the cracks at the top of the cake look and feel dry.
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For a covered grill, have the cover down on the grill and open the vent slightly. Insert a grill thermometer through the vent.
For an uncovered grill, check the temperature by…
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Remove meat to a warm serving platter; skim fat from pan juices. Measure juices and transfer to a saucepan. For each cup of juices, combine 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup cold water…
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Stripping thyme leaves is cinch. Just hold the top of the sprig and strip downward (against the grain) using your fingers to remove the leaves. This also works with rosemary.
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A little gel goes a long way in these tie-dyed cookies.
For kites, diamond shapes are perfect, but you could make flowers, too.
Just a quick knot around each Life Saver is all you…
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Head out to tile shops or to discount home improvement stores. Be on the lookout for tiles that you can purchase individually. Select them in varying sizes and styles and in colors that coordinate…
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