Foodie Fixes: Your Go-To Guide for Culinary Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Can I add cinnamon when creaming butter and sugar for cookies?  Yes! There is nothing stopping you from adding cinnamon when creaming butter and sugar for cookies. How can I get a more intense cinnamon flavor in my cookies? You could try blooming the cinnamon in a small amount of butter in a pan, then scraping that directly into the butter and sugar while it's creaming. Is there another way to incorporate cinnamon into my cookies besides adding it to the dough? Another option is to mix some cinnamon, sugar, salt, and chocolate powder together and sprinkle that on top of the cookies right after they come out of the oven still hot and gooey. How can I use sticks of cinnamon? You can grind cinnamon sticks with a microplane or a spice grinder . Other Ideas For Cinnamon Cream The quality of cinnamon used matters; use real Ceylonese cinnamon for an authentic flavor. You can make cinnamon-sugar butter for spreading on toast by simmering cinnamon in melted butte...

Well, hello there! Today we'll be talking about how to cook black lentils to perfection, just like the ones you get at those lovely restaurants. Now, it seems that some people have a bit of trouble getting those lentils just right. Don't worry, my dear, we'll get you sorted out in no time! First, let's talk about the lentils themselves. You want to make sure that you're using the right kind of lentils for the job. Now, black beluga lentils are what you want here, not the Indian urad dal . You see, the urad dal will turn grey and break apart when cooking, which is not what we're going for. Next, we need to talk about technique. It seems that some people overcook their lentils, which can cause them to turn grey and become mushy. We don't want that, do we? No, no, no. What we're looking for here is for those lentils to hold their shape and maintain a bit of bite. Now, some folks suggest soaking the lentils, and while that's not a bad idea, it's not...