Clarified butter is made by heating butter to its melting point and then allowing it to cool; after settling, the remaining components separate by density. At the top, whey proteins form a skin, …

Dec 20, 2025 · Butter, a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk. Butter has long been used as a spread and …

Jul 21, 2025 · The right butter can adds richness to baked goods, depth to sautéed dishes, and be downright indulgent on a thick slice of toast. To uncover the standouts, we tested 17 widely …

Nov 21, 2025 · And it’s no wonder — butter is the not-so-secret culinary trick to making everything taste better. It’s the foundation of patisserie, the cornerstone of a roux, and the saving grace of …

Mar 13, 2022 · Butter is an incredibly versatile ingredient and it comes in many different forms. Here is what makes all of them unique.

Jul 25, 2025 · Find out what the research says about butter, who should avoid it, and how it may affect your health.

Jan 3, 2026 · Salted butter is a big deal in my family. We go through pounds of it to make the richest casseroles, develop brown, crisp, flavorful crusts for grilled cheese, and create …

Sep 9, 2024 · Buying butter in a grocery store can be overwhelming due the amount of choice. So, we did the deep-dive and ranked grocery store butter from first to worst.

Sep 20, 2023 · Butter is a dairy product composed of three elements: butterfat, water, and milk solids. It’s made by churning milk or cream—typically from cows, though sometimes from other …

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Food Network star and Executive Chef, uses greenmarket offerings to create a seasonal menu. Butter began as Guarnaschelli’s first restaurant as executive chef, …