Today I want to share 7 of my favorite ingredients you should be freezing. In a previous post, we discussed some of my favorite staples that you should always store in your pantry. So if you haven’t checked that out, I highly recommend that you do. But today I want to continue on that […]
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Infused oils are one of the most overlooked ingredients in the home kitchen. Which is a shame because they have so many great applications. You can use them to add subtle flavor to homemade salad dressings, sauces, and marinades. They are great when drizzled over finished dishes like pasta, pizza, vegetables, and even meat.
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The importance of having a well stocked pantry I’ve always believed that having a well stocked pantry is essential for any home kitchen. No, I’m not talking about stocking up with enough food to last a year like we’re some sort of doomsday prepper. Unless that’s your thing then you do you.
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What are spices? Simply put, spices are any part of a plant that is dried and used to add flavor to food. This can include the seeds of a plant, it’s berries, the roots, and even the bark. However, this definition does not include the leaves of a plant as those are considered
Why do we roast and peel chili peppers? The act of roasting and peeling chili peppers is nothing new. In fact, it’s safe to say that for as long as people have been growing and eating chili peppers, they’ve been roasting them. Why? Well, it really comes down to two
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Why you should own a carbon steel wok Purchasing a wok for the first time can often be a daunting task as there’s a lot of options. You have to choose between sizes ranging from as small as 10 inches to as big as 20 inches. There’s the choice between a more traditional
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Do you like panini sandwiches? Of course, you do! And you’re not alone. In fact, one of the most popular ways of preparing sandwiches throughout the world is to simply take them and grill them under the weight of a press. But have you ever thought about why? I mean
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Have you ever attempted to bake a pie before? If so then chances are you’ve come across a few recipes that instructed you to “blind bake” the pie crust. And unless you have a lot of baking experience, you probably had no idea what that meant. We’ll don’t worry, because in today’s
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What is roux? Since we are going to be talking about roux a lot today I thought it would be a good idea if we all took a second and learned how to properly pronounce the word “roux”. Don’t worry it’s not complicated, It’s actually pretty simple, just pretend that the
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What is Bakeware? In the simplest of terms, bakeware is a type of container in which food is cooked in and occasionally served on. However, unlike cookware, which we covered in two previous lessons, bakeware is not used over a stovetop. Instead, it is used for baking foods in an oven, thus its
