No Images? Click here Savory Cheese Soufflé A classic of the French kitchen, soufflés have struggled under the bad reputation of being difficult for far too long. The truth is a soufflé is easy to make and not nearly as sensitive as people often say. Yes, you can open the oven door; no, you don't need to walk on eggshells while making it (though you should try to keep the eggshells out of the soufflé mixture). The secret to its success lies in the ability of beaten egg whites to expand as gases and steam to inflate tiny air bubbles larger and larger. It's just science, and it works. The Kitchen Essential Balloon Whisk |