Recipes
Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus should be every busy cook’s vegetable BFF. Seriously. It should be part of your regular vegetable rotation based simply on the fact that it’s delicious, good for you and you can roast it up […]
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Sides Matter
I’m always on the lookout for a quick and delicious side dish, especially around the holidays, and if there’s something I can do to a vegetable to make it the least bit appealing to the […]
Tools
Waterbath (Bain Marie)
Creamy cheesecakes. Silky crème brulée. What do they have in common? They owe their smooth textures to a water bath or bain marie. A water bath is used to gently cook delicate foods, especially egg-based […]
Techniques
How to Pop Corn
Anybody else remember Jiffy Pop Popcorn and how exciting it was to watch that foil tin nearly burst at the seams as the popcorn popped and popped and popped on the stovetop? Jiffy Pop was […]
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Flour 101 – Choose the Right Flour for the Job
It’s important to stock your pantry with the right flour for the right job. Most recipes will specify what type of flour you should use, but just in case, here’s a quick primer on a […]
Tips
Time Temperature Danger Zone
How scary does that sound? The Time Temperature Danger Zone (TTDZ, for short) includes temperatures between 40° Fahrenheit and 140° Fahrenheit. Keeping foods in this temperature range can lead to rapid bacteria growth, which can […]
Techniques
How to Poach an Egg
Learning how to poach an egg is an art form. For me, a poached egg is all about the yolk. Don’t get me wrong. I’ll eat the whites, but even at their perfectly plump and […]