All Posts By Imen Dridi

Cooking spare ribs slowly in the oven at 225°F (107°C) is one of the best ways to get fall-off-the-bone tenderness, deep smoky flavor (even without a smoker), and juicy meat with a caramelized finish. Spare ribs are naturally tougher than baby back ribs, so low-and-slow heat is essential for breaking down connective tissue and fat. …

There is something special about a spatchcock chicken roasting in a hot oven—the way the skin crackles, the aroma of garlic and herbs filling the kitchen, and the beauty of a bird that cooks evenly from edge to edge. Spatchcocking (or butterflying) transforms a simple whole chicken into a meal with character and culinary intelligence. …

Stuffed Cornish hens are elegant, flavorful, and perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or romantic meals. Because Cornish hens are small, tender birds, they cook much faster than whole chickens—but stuffing adds extra weight and slows cooking slightly. Baking them at 350°F (177°C) gives beautifully browned skin, juicy meat, and a fully heated stuffing. This complete …

Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, creamy, and packed with nutrients—making them one of the easiest and most versatile vegetables to cook. Baking them at 350°F (177°C) gives the perfect balance of softness, caramelization, and even cooking without burning. But the exact cooking time changes based on the size, thickness, and whether you cook them whole, …

Cooking a Tombstone pizza the right way makes a huge difference in taste, crispiness, and cheese melt. Tombstone pizzas are designed to cook fast and evenly, but oven type, temperature accuracy, and toppings can all change the final timing. This full guide explains exact baking times, oven settings, crispiness levels, air fryer instructions, toaster oven …

Baking zucchini at 350°F (177°C) is one of the easiest ways to bring out its natural sweetness while keeping it tender and lightly caramelized. The exact cooking time can vary depending on how the zucchini is sliced, the thickness of the pieces, and whether you roast it alone or with added cheese, breadcrumbs, or seasonings. …

Deep-frying a turkey gives incredibly crispy skin, juicy meat, and a beautiful golden finish—but timing and safety are everything. A 14-pound turkey is a popular size for deep frying because it fits comfortably in most fryers and cooks evenly from the inside out. But how long should it stay in the oil? What is the …

Smoking pork butt low and slow at 225°F (107°C) is one of the best ways to get juicy, tender, fall-apart pulled pork. But the big question is always the same: How long does it take? The answer depends on weight, fat content, bone-in vs boneless, and your smoker’s stability. This full guide explains the exact …

Ground beef changes weight and volume after cooking because moisture and fat are released. This makes it hard to know exactly how many cups you get from a pound. Whether you are meal-prepping, tracking calories, or scaling a recipe, understanding the cooked-to-raw conversion is important. This guide explains the exact cups per pound, how cooking …

Measuring cooked rice by weight can be confusing because rice absorbs water and expands during cooking. This changes the density, texture, and final weight. Whether you meal-prep, track calories, or follow recipes from different countries, knowing the exact grams in a cup of cooked rice helps you get accurate and consistent results. This guide gives …