Ask Ottolenghi: what's the best way to get a garlicky flavour into tomato pasta sauce?
To achieve a pleasingly strong garlic taste in tomato sauce, slow-roast garlic for a mellow but bold flavor. Basil can be highlighted by using fresh basil leaves and adjusting salt and pepper levels. [ more ]
The versatility of asparagus allows for various cooking techniques to bring out different flavors and textures, such as roasting and broiling. [ more ]
Recipe: Steven Raichlen's Italian-inspired Grilled Artichokes
Grilling artichokes on high heat brings out their natural sweetness and enhances flavor, challenging the notion that water-rich vegetables are easier to grill. [ more ]
The chemistry of milk washing, aka the secret to Ben Franklin's favorite tipple
Benjamin Franklin enjoyed milk punch, a mixture of brandy, lemon juice, nutmeg, sugar, and hot whole milk, using a technique called milk washing for flavor enhancement.
Milk washing in cocktails involves clarifying the drink, reducing bitterness, and preventing spoilage, with no scientific literature on this specific process before George Zaidan's experiments. [ more ]