Techniques
How to Flambé
Starting a fire in the kitchen is typically not a good thing, unless you’re trying to flambé. How to Flambé To flambé means adding liquor to a dish, then igniting it so that it flames […]
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Tips
Grits vs Polenta
Grits and polenta are both dried corn. When cooked, both are also referred to as cornmeal mush. They’re each cooked until they’re thick and creamy and are like a blank canvas for toppings and stir-ins […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]