Learn to Cook – Cooking Clarified

How to Make Crisp Waffles From Scratch

Oh, waffles. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 1. I love all your nooks and crannies, perfect for cradling fruit and syrup and whipped cream. 2. I love that I can […]

Fresh Herbs vs Dried Herbs & Orange Tarragon Chicken Salad

So, about those grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You know, the ones I taught you how to season and grill to perfection earlier this week. Yes, they’re awesome on their own. Seriously, a quick dip […]

Honing vs Sharpening

Today I hope to dispel a common kitchen myth, a culinary urban legend that misinformed cooks everywhere have taken to heart. Countless times I’ve witnessed cooks – beginners and experts alike – run their knives […]

What Are Mulling Spices? | Warm Apple Cider with Cachaça

Lots going on this week in America and we’ve had plenty to mull over. I’m not about to get into it here (because enough already) but let’s just say America needs a drink. A big […]

Quinoa 101 | Quinoa, Kale & Apple Salad

Quinoa 101 – What is Quinoa? Quinoa is a wonderful thing…once you figure out how to pronounce it, so let’s start there. Keen-wah. Keen-wah. Now you try…Perfect! Quinoa is an ancient grain. Nope, despite the fact that […]

Candy or Deep Frying Thermometer

A candy or deep frying thermometer is used to measure temperatures of oils (for deep-frying and pan frying) and hot sugars and caramels (for candy). Instant read or meat thermometers typically measure temperatures up to […]

How to Make Italian Dressing from Scratch

Salad is a big deal in my kitchen. A BIG deal. I mean HUGE. It’s not unusual for dinner menus at Chez Turner to solely consist of some yummy salad like this, this or this. Not only […]

How to Cut Corn Kernels off the Cob

These last days of August might send everyone into back-to-school mode – including my peeps – but the calendar and the farm markets are still all summer. All the time. Yes, apples are starting to […]

Homemade Granola – Honey Maple Pecan Granola

Homemade Granola – Easy as A-B-C! Back to school means back to after school snacks in our house and homemade granola, especially this Honey Maple Pecan recipe, is a favorite. Granola is simple to make […]

Crockpot vs Pressure Cooker

Pressure cookers and slow cookers both offer cooks a convenient way to get a meal on the table without a lot of fuss. The big difference between the two in the battle of crockpot vs […]

Skillet Turkey Pot Pie & The Difference Between Boiling & Simmering

This recipe is excerpted from my e-book “I Can’t Even With Pumpkin Spice: 21 Recipes Celebrating the Real Flavors of Fall.” Order it here! I realize spring has sprung for most of the country but […]

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Cranberries

Brussels sprouts on my Thanksgiving table are a given. We love us some sprouts over here. My Bourbon & Maple-Braised Brussels Sprouts are my usual go-to but this year I’m going rogue! Sprouts will still […]

How to Clean Portobello Mushrooms

Portobello mushrooms are large, round mushrooms known for their dark brown color and meaty texture when cooked. They’re often used as the central ingredient in vegetarian recipes because of their meaty consistency. Cleaning portobellos is […]

How to Make Simple Syrup

So, you’re at a restaurant. It’s lunch time. You’re hot. You order iced tea. It arrives and you pour a couple of packets of sugar into your tea and stir and stir and stir and […]

ALL the Best Weeknight Meals!

How to Make Shrimp & Grits | Comfort Food for the Zombie Apocalypse

How To Season to Taste | Veggie-Stuffed Portobellos

What is Chorizo? | Chorizo Black Bean Stew

Jerk Shrimp with Coconut Rice & Pomegranate

Cauliflower vs Broccoli | Cauliflower Almondine

Kung WOW Chicken & Quinoa Lettuce Cups

Cremini vs Portobello | Mushroom & White Bean Saute

Ground Turkey vs Ground Beef | Spaghetti & Turkey Meatballs

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