Often times while cooking we run into consistency issues with regard to sauces, soups, and other items. The texture is such a key factor in the enjoyment of food so learning some methods to address consistency is a great skill to have.
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Shrimp cocktail is a wonderful appetizer that is slightly elegant and a bit luxurious too. It usually is found during special parties, holiday parties and for us, a Christmas eve treat!
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This cabbage soup takes about 45 minutes or so to put together and is a very satisfying dish. It originates in the Alsace region of France where the German border is close and the mix of culinary cultures blend very well together.
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Through the years I have taught people through this podcast, cookbook, videos, tv shows, magazine articles, and in-person culinary demonstrations many different culinary wives' tales or falsehoods. Stuff I was taught and just always did….because…that’s the way you do it…..
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In today's episode, I will discuss a basic technique called the "reverse sear" which is basically a low-temperature process to ensure your meats are more evenly cooked instead of overcooked on the outside and rare inside. If you've ever smoked a pork butt you have used elements of the reverse sear which is low and slow cookery.
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Cultured or inoculated creams like Creme Fraiche have been around for a long, long time in many different cultures. The bacterial culture used differentiates them from each other but they are all what I call "cultured cream".
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Mustard is a member of the brassica family of plants and is grown all over the world and is prised in many different cuisines from France to India, Germany, and, of course, The United States of America. The total acres of mustard harvested here in the US was 91,400 acres in 2020. The total production was 81.8 million pounds.
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To really enjoy a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes and stuffing etc. you HAVE TO HAVE good gravy. I always cringe when people tell me they use gravy packets or other phony shortcuts for making gravy. The video below clearly demonstrates you have everything you need to make good gravy after roasting a turkey.
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