Tools
Mandoline
A mandoline is a countertop slicer used to cut food, usually vegetables, in a variety of shapes and sizes that would be difficult to produce with a knife. You can cut food into thin slices […]
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Techniques
How to Make Pot Roast
Pot roast is a quintessential winter dish. Juicy beef simmering away, filling your house with delicious aromas — what could be more perfect on a cold, blustery day? Choose an inexpensive chuck or shoulder roast. […]
101
Sugar 101 | Choose the Right Sugar
One trip down the baking aisle in the grocery store and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the various sugar options available. How do you know which one to choose? Here’s a quick Sugar 101 […]
Tips
Tips for Choosing Fresh Fish
Choosing fresh fish to buy can be tricky if you don’t know what to look for. Here are a few tips to make your next trip to the fish market a breeze. Tips for Choosing […]
Appetizers
How to Make a Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
Cheese balls may have had their heyday in the 70s but they’re still a delicious and easy appetizer you can make ahead for your next get together. How to Make a Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball […]
Tools
Roasting Pan
Roasting pans are heavy, deep (at least 3 inches), usually rectangular pans with handles. They’re fitted with a removable metal rack and are used for cooking whole poultry, fish or large cuts of meat. The […]
Techniques
How to Make a Basic Cream Sauce
Yes, cream sauce. I know the world’s on a diet, but cream sauce in moderation is a wonderful thing. Here’s how to make it. How to Make a Basic Cream Sauce 1. Saute about a […]