Slow Cooking 101

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Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken With PotatoesAnson Smart

A slow-cooker is a busy cook’s best friend. Get great recipes, time-saving tips, and inventive new uses for your crock pot.

Gourmet Spice Checklist

Once you have moved beyond the basic spices, experiment with this set, which includes more exotic items like lemongrass and Chinese five-spice powder, to add kick and complex flavor.

  • Allspice, whole. Tasting like a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this aromatic spice will complement both sweet and savory meals (particularly jerk dishes).
  • Ancho chilies, ground. Raisin-like in flavor, ancho chilies are essential for traditional tamales.
  • Brown mustard seeds. These seeds’ heat and pungent flavor are indispensable in Indian cooking.

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How To: Cook Rice

Say good-bye to sticky rice, undercooked rice, or dry, overcooked rice: With the right technique, cooking rice perfectly is a snap.

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