Evaporated milk is a highly concentrated source of milk protein micelles – bundles of proteins that can act as powerful emulsifying agents – which help to keep the sauce creamy and smooth. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
Now, normally I do all my research on existing recipes before I start working on my own version. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
Steel is dense, which means that, for a given volume, it can hang on to more thermal energy than aluminum can. On the other hand, aluminum is highly conductive, which means that it can transfer heat from one place to another very rapidly. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
My love of buttered popcorn has never been a secret. It runs deeper than a bottomless jumbo tub, free refills and all. It’s my favorite food. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
The perception of juiciness involves a complex jumble of things, including how quickly juices are squeezed out of meat fibers by our teeth, how much saliva we produce, and the ratio of liquid fat to water-based liquid. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
Sometimes even a well-rested steak will lose juices when you cut into it. Sometimes a completely un-rested steak won’t spill a drop. But as a general rule, resting meat for about one-third of its total cooking time guarantees that more juices will stay inside than on your cutting board or plate. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
There’s no question that resting meat helps it to retain juices, though the exact degree to which it does so is up for debate. I’ve tested dozens of steaks over the years, and I’ve found significant variation. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
Anyone who understands evolution knows that it doesn’t necessarily lead from simpler to more complex life-forms. Rather, it leads to life-forms better suited to their environments. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
See, tomato skins are really good at keeping tomato juices inside the tomato, but they have one defect: Moisture can escape from the tops, where the tomatoes were attached to the vine. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
I love fresh-from-the-vine summer tomatoes almost more than any other food I can think of, and when I come home with a big haul from the farmers market, I’d like those tomatoes to be at peak flavor and texture for the whole week, until I can replenish them. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Read Quote
