Category: Cooking

It’s easy to have fun at the cheese counter, and that excitement can lead to buying more cheese than you can (comfortably) eat in one […]

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope your turkey was wet, the pie crusts were flaky, and your racist relatives weren’t. After a large meal has been […]

Stock is the backbone of many recipes. Whether used as a liquid for cooking rice or beans, or as a base for a soup or […]

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Garlic is great in all of its many forms, but like most plant parts, it works best when fried. Roasting the garlic softens the pungency […]

Thanksgiving is a challenge for chefs, especially with the recent spike in food allergies and intolerances (relatively). We all have an allergy or intolerance to […]

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The skins of “regular” old white potatoes can be turned into a delicious crispy snack relatively easily, but the skins of sweet potatoes are a […]

Mashed potatoes are one of those seemingly simple dishes that can go wrong. Without proper care, they can become dull, lumpy, sticky, and dull. However, […]

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By now, you know that there are just over two weeks left until Thanksgiving. Many of you have made preparations; you ordered turkey, practiced pie […]

For the next few weeks, no pie will be discussed, described, and promoted more than pumpkin pie. There will be debate over the use of […]

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An apple on a stick, covered in some sweet gooey substance, is a delicious treat for fall. The two most common varieties of apples are […]

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If you’re a fan of fresh mozzarella or feta, you’ve probably found a couple of muddy water containers in which your precious cheese was packed. […]

A good salad is the perfect balance of flavor and texture , and nothing adds crunch like croutons. You can buy ready-made croutons fairly easily, […]

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There are certain vegetables, such as green beans and broccoli, which can be gorgeous, brightly colored and completely tender crunchy, or sad, dull and soggy. […]

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I know none of you ever leave a bottle of wine less than completely drained, but sometimes people make mistakes and a little extra wine […]

Everyone should have at least one cast iron pan. You can use it to bake whole chicken, bake a pie (made from fruit or pizza), […]

Mise en place is a French phrase that roughly translates to “everything in its place.” As a preparation method, this is exactly what it sounds […]

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The grapes are excellent, but I like them fresh and strong. The moment they start to soften, I lose interest and let them languish in […]

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Steak has always been my favorite protein and I prefer to cut it into bones. But after the meat has been eaten and the martini […]

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of parchment paper , but what about its less expensive yet non-stick friend, waxed paper? Why does […]

Even if the other person doesn’t hear you laugh or see you smiling, it’s important to show your appreciation for a joke or funny story. […]

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Dried beans are a truly versatile kitchen product that everyone should have in their pantry. Not only do they last indefinitely, but they’re actually very […]

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Riding down the slopes is awesome, but it’s even cooler to share your first-person view of your breath taking in sick air. While everyone imagines […]

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If you think it is too early to celebrate the start of Christmas, think again. Of course, it’s not even the first week of October, […]

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