Healthy Cooking

Coconut oil handles high heat, but which jar you grab decides how high you can go. Refined coconut oil holds to roughly 400–450°F (204–232°C) before it smokes, which makes it a solid choice for searing, stir-frying and deep frying. Virgin or unrefined coconut oil tops out closer to 350°F (177°C) and suits medium heat, baking … Read more

Roast pumpkin seeds at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes, spread in a single uncrowded layer, stir once at the halfway mark, and let them cool uncovered on the pan. That is the whole crunch formula, and it takes about 25 minutes from scraping the seeds to eating one. The reason seeds bend instead of … Read more