There is nothing I love more in the kitchen (except for maybe a good chocolate cake) than well-executed caramelization, whether it is the golden edges of a biscuit, the syrupy brown juices of a ...

Even the simplest activities can spark fierce debates. Roasting marshmallows over a roaring fire is a summer tradition. Of course, there are multiple methods for cooking a marshmallow. Some people ...

There's something oh so moreish about perfectly caramelized onions. Those sweet, golden strands of aromatic deliciousness can bring heaps of flavor to a simple dish, adding depth and aromatic flavor ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even seasoned home cooks can be put off by the thought of anything involving caramelizing sugar. It might seem that it's something of an ...

A reader asks: Why is food that is browned tastier than the same food cooked to the same temperature via steaming, boiling, or microwaving? Thank the Maillard reaction (which occurs most readily when ...

When you roast vegetables at high temperatures, something magical happens on a molecular level. The Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars, occurs when ...

I can't tell you how many times I've set off the smoke alarm in my kitchen, but I'm sure the number is impressive. Usually (but not always), it's not because something is burning. It's because I often ...