through conduction, 30–31 through convection, 31 through radiation, 31–32 Herb(s) See also specific herbs adding to omelets, 130 blanching, for pesto, 708, 708 dried versus fresh, cooking with, 693–94 flavoring roast chicken with, 588 and Garlic Marinade, 342 -Garlic Mayonnaise, 808 Green Risotto with Mushrooms, 758, 758–59 how to chiffonade, 415, 415 -Lemon-Rubbed Roast Chicken, Buttery, 595 preparing, for chopped salads, 836 storing in crisper drawer, 76 which are best used fresh, 694 which can be used dry, 694 Hollandaise Sauce best preparation methods, 107–10, 108 Foolproof, 107, 108, 111 Honey -Miso Mayonnaise, 809, 902–3 -Mustard Marinade, 345 Honing steels buying, 56 sharpening knives with, 55–56 Horseradish Cream Sauce, 640, 640 Mayonnaise, 808 Hot Chocolate best ways to prepare, 172–73 Mix, Homemade, 172, 173 Hot Dogs Grilled or Pan-Roasted, with Sauerkraut, 523, 523–24, 524 with natural casings, buying, 523 Hydrolysis, 857–58 Iceberg lettuce, about, 766 Immersion blender about, 62 pureeing soups with, 203 Inosinates, 246 Instant-read thermometer buying, 61, 564, 565 for ensuring frying oil is at right temperature, 852 for telling when beef is done, 628 Italian Dressing, Creamy, 841 Jamaican-Jerk-Rubbed Roast Chicken, 595–96, 596 Japanese-style mandoline, 69 Jicama preparing, for chopped salads, 834 preparing, for soups, 189 Jus description of, 186 Oxtail, for Prime Rib, 636–37, 637 Quick, for Roasted Butterflied Chicken, 592 Kale Beef and Barley Stew, 192, 193 ...best ways to prepare, 172–73 Mix, Homemade, 172, 173 Hot Dogs Grilled or Pan-Roasted, with Sauerkraut, 523, 523–24, 524 with natural casings, buying, 523... Iceberg lettuce, about, 766 Immersion blender about, 62 pureeing soups with, 203 Inosinates, 246 Instant-read thermometer buying, 61, 564, 565 for ensuring frying oil is at right temperature, 852 for telling when beef is done, 628