Steaming, poaching, simmering, and boiling — both novice and experienced home cooks frequently find these terms confusing. All of them refer to cooking food using heated water, but at different ...

It doesn’t matter, unless you are trying to evaporate a portion of the water. A rapid boil is a big waste of energy. In fact, it would be best to maintain the pot at 100°C without any simmering. There ...

Home cooking and baking have become very popular domestic activities, as people remain quarantined at home. But the aroma of all that food may leave a lingering smell beyond your kitchen. Since many ...