If water and oil do not mix, is there a way to combine them? The answer is yes, with some help from an emulsifying agent. Emulsifying agents are substances that are soluble in both fat and water. They ...

If you have ever tried your hand at homemade mayonnaise, hollandaise sauce or other emulsions, then there’s a good chance they’ve “broken” or separated on you. There’s no need to start from scratch if ...

OK, show of hands: Who out there only uses margarine and never butter? I ask because today’s rich and luxurious topic, beurre blanc, really ought to be made with whole butter. Sure, you can do it with ...