Mise en place is a French cooking term that refers to the procedure of having all of your ingredients ready to go before you begin cooking. It can help reduce potential contamination because you won’t take shortcuts to get something ready to go into the pot (which is why it’s very common in restaurant cooking). But …
Do something a bit different this Year and deep-fry your bird. Frying a turkey makes the meat tender and moist and gives it a crisp, delicious skin. You can also inject it with flavors to give your Holiday dinner a little kick. Fried turkey is one of the most succulent and delicious traditions around. It …
Brining your turkey is a good way to guarantee your bird will be moist and delicious. Brining your own gives you control over the flavors you give the bird (and over the sodium content). And it’s a lot easier than you think! Brining a turkey before cooking it introduces extra moisture into the meat, protecting …
The turkey is the center of attention in many tables. Don’t let cooking it intimidate you. Use this foolproof method to get the perfect turkey every time. So, you’ve got your bird defrosted. Now what? Don’t just pop it in the oven and hope it cooks. Follow these instructions to get the perfect, moist and …
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This Holiday, skip the frozen version and opt for fresh corn. Think it’s hard to shuck? It’s actually pretty simple. If you’ve never had corn from a freshly shucked cob, you have no idea how sweet and juicy it can be. Whether you’re shucking it for plain-old corn on the cob or to make the …
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The gingerbread house is one of the most fun holiday traditions. It’s a fun craft with kids and a beautiful way to express yourself during this holidays. You can use any gingerbread recipe you want, but the real key is in the construction. Choosing your Dough The first step in building a great gingerbread house …
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Quinoa is the latest protein-packed super-food that’s made its way to regular grocery store shelves. Sadly, many are still intimidated by this vitamin- and mineral-rich seed. But it’s actually no more difficult to cook than rice! We recommend cooking up a big pot of quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) once a week and storing it to eat …
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Whether you’re looking for some healthier ways to bolster your diet without adding extra fat or just a healthier way to feed your infant, pureeing fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way to control the flavor, salt and fat content of your purees. While methods vary depending on the fruit or veggie you need, …
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Rich and creamy (and usually a bit cheesy) sauces frequently start with a common base. BĂ©chamels will help you make anything from classic Italian Alfredos to a rich American mac and cheese. Here’s how it’s done. What is a bĂ©chamel, anyway? Considered one of the mother sauces in French cooking, a bĂ©chamel is a white roux made …
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Are you using glass cleaner to clean your glass-top stove? Shame on you! Keep it looking great for years to come by doing it right. Has your glass-top stove seen better days? Well, of course it has… stoves are for cooking, not display! But that doesn’t mean you can’t keep it looking great. Just follow …
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It’s always disappointing to throw away so much of the food you grew at home, but if you have a good year, it’s hard to keep up. Instead, can your food for use all year long. If you’re trying to live a sustainable lifestyle, one of the best ways to reduce your dependence on packaged …
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If you can’t find black garlic in your local supermarket — or just aren’t a fan of the seemingly hefty price tag — you can make your own at home with ease. Black garlic is slowly becoming well known for its health benefits. The fermenting process produces a compound that may decrease the risk of …
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If you’ve got leftover fruit juice and the desire to have something a little different on your pancakes, try making your own fruit syrup or molasses. It’s an easy (and did we say yummy?) way to keep your leftover fruit beverages long past the expiration date. You can make a fruit syrup or molasses from …
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Did you know you can make your own cream cheese at home? We’ll show you how. Homemade cream cheese is one of the easiest ways to get started in cheese making. Warning: Once you try this, you’ll never want store-bought again! How to make cream cheese at home Ingredients: 1/2 gallon whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized, …
Clarified butter isn’t just a fancy side for lobster — it’s actually a necessary ingredient in many recipes. It’s also a great way to make your leftover butter last longer. If you find yourself wondering whether clarifying butter is really necessary, you’re not alone. But if a recipe calls for clarified butter, it’s usually a …
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It’s pepper season! But you can only find so many ways to use them. Roasting your peppers gives them a new flavor profile and opens up the pepper possibilities. Roasting peppers is easy and the ones you make yourself are much better than the ones that come in a jar. But first, let’s clear up …
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