Here's the deal, you're going to need to know How To Make Simple Syrup for the over the top, Chocolate Blackout Nutella Cake we're making tomorrow. Simple syrup is a mixture of equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves and then cooled. It's commonly used in mixed drinks and in various dessert … [Read more...]
How To Cook Dried Beans (You Should Know!)
I'm a chef who goes through "ingredient phases." That is, I get really "into" a particular ingredient and experiment with it all week long. My phases are always fun and full of learning, but usually after a week or so, I'm ready to move on to another ingredient. At the moment, I'm deep in my Cannellini bean … [Read more...]
How To Roast And Peel Chestnuts
Learning how to roast chestnuts, and how to peel chestnuts is easier than you might think and the process is fun, festive and will make your whole house smell like the holidays! "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like … [Read more...]
Tomato Salad Recipe & How to Peel Tomatoes
This tomato salad recipe with Thai basil is the perfect dish to celebrate a summer garden. In making this recipe you learn how to peel tomatoes and why sometimes it's the small details like this that make a big difference in the results.This salad is simple blend of a few ingredients, and it's an exquisite display of … [Read more...]
Vanilla Bean Custard Recipe & How to Make Vanilla Sugar
This Vanilla Bean Custard recipe is rich, creamy and super flavorful. It's versatile and can be used in dozens of different recipes. And the benefit of using whole vanilla pods in the recipe is learning how to make vanilla sugar with your leftovers. A perfect Vanilla Bean Custard recipe. Yup, that's what we're … [Read more...]
How to Caramelize Onions Easily
I think anyone who cooks should know how to caramelize onions. Not only is it super easy, but they are incredibly delicious and they can be used to greatly enhance hundreds of recipes.We're creating an unbelievable, intensely rich, sweet flavored, caramel-colored, spreadable delicacy. Some might say it's like … [Read more...]
Calling All Garlic Lovers: How To Roast Garlic
Garlic lovers should definitely learn how to roast garlic! It's super easy and turns the raw, often sharp, strong garlic into a creamy, mild, spreadable treat. There are many roasted garlic recipes, and mine includes Vermouth, which elevates it to another level. We just got home from a delightful weekend visiting my … [Read more...]
How To Make Dulce De Leche
Have you ever wondered how to make dulce de leche? It's incredibly easy, and it might surprise you that this -- like most -- is a one ingredient dulce de leche recipe. One ingredient is all you need to make this dulce de leche. Sweetened Condensed Milk. And yes, it takes a whopping six hours or so to turn it into … [Read more...]
