Will Salt Cause Stainless Steel To Pit?
Q: I’ve read that adding salt to stainless steel cookware before adding liquid will cause pitting, but a lot of recipes call for salting a piece of meat before searing it. Is it OK to put salted pieces of meat onto a stainless steel with just oil in it?Sent by RubyEditor: How interesting! I’ve never heard of salt causing stainless steel to pit or corrode, and I often salt meat and other foods while cooking them in stainless steel.Readers, do you have any insight on this?
Apr 20, 2012
Recipe: Creamy Tofu and Green Pea Dip
Silken tofu makes an excellent base for creamy dips without the use of sour cream or other dairy. In this bright and zesty green dip, we combined tofu with peas and Mexican-inspired ingredients like cilantro, jalapeño, and lime.Unlike dairy-based dips that can weigh heavy on the palate, the creaminess from the soft tofu is satisfying yet light. (Warning: this may cause you to eat more than you possibly should! We speak from experience.
Apr 20, 2012
In Defense of the Seven-Layer Salad
Since it’s Potluck Week here in The Kitchn, I’ve been thinking a lot about portable foods. And whenever I think about a crowd-pleasing dish that’s easy to make and easy to transport, I always come back to the Seven-Layer Salad.The Seven-Layer Salad has a bad rep in some circles. I can understand, given that in some recipes the amount of mayo and sugar and bacon is way over the top, leading to a gloppy, overly sweet mess on your plate. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Apr 20, 2012