We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cooking methods for seafood are as diverse as the countless types of fish in the ocean. And while grilling, pan-frying, and poaching are ...

Food & Wine Magazine notes the technique of chef Bryan Voltaggio (of Volt and Top Chef fame). By soaking fish for ten minutes in a sea-salt brine (1 tablespoon sea salt per 4 cups of cold water), he ...

A brine is a salt solution, and traditional brining is done by soaking ingredients, predominantly meat or fish, in brine prior to cooking. This process is particularly beneficial for lean, relatively ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Right out of culinary school, I secured an internship on a Jacques Pepin TV series. I was a gofer and ended up not doing much cooking prep, but I was thrilled to be in Pepin’s presence and soaked up ...