Cóctel de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)
This popular Mexican dish consists of cooked shrimp tossed with chopped vegetables in a bright tomato sauce. For shrimp that were tender, not rubbery, we cooked them using residual heat. Bringing the cooking water to a full boil before adding the shrimp ensured that there was enough heat in the saucepan to cook them through. […]
The Best Barbecue Baked Beans (from Dried Beans)
Contrary to popular belief, soaking the beans in salt water prevents them from bursting and gives them an even creamier texture. Bacon gives the beans their must-have smoky and meaty flavor. Boiling the beans for an hour prior to adding any acidic liquids helps them cook a little faster. Slowly cooking the beans in the […]