With a paring knife, trim away the very tip of the stem, then peel the stem and base of the artichoke, going from the tip to where the base meets the leaves. You’ll have to do this at least five or ...

Although I lead a basically law-abiding life, there is one little area in which I indulge in the teeniest bit of larceny: lemons. If it is citrus season, chances are my pockets are bulging with as ...

To zest a lemon, you can use a Microplane, citrus zester, vegetable peeler, box grater, or a knife. While a Microplane yields the finest zest, a vegetable peeler or knife provides larger ribbons. The ...

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