Category: Cooking Techniques & Tips

Transform your kitchen into a culinary classroom! Our tips and techniques cover everything from basic chops to gourmet glories. Whether you’re simmering, sautéing, or sous-viding, we make every technique accessible and exciting.

  • What Is A Food Mill?

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    TL;DR Food mills transform seedy fruits and vegetables into smooth, creamy purees They excel at removing seeds, skins, and fibrous bits while pureeing Food mills are versatile tools used in both…

  • What Is A Barbecue Smoker?
    What Is A Barbecue Smoker?

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    TL;DR Introduction The aroma of wood smoke mingling with the rich scent of slow-cooked meat is enough to make any food lover’s mouth water. This tantalizing combination is the hallmark of…

  • How to Make Garam Masala
    How to Make Garam Masala

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    Boost your curry game with our garam masala by toasting and grinding together cardamom, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves!

  • How to Make Tadka – The Base of Northern Indian Curries
    How to Make Tadka – The Base of Northern Indian Curries

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    Master the base of Northern Indian curries (also known as “tadka”) and you too will be cooking up authentic Indian dishes at home with ease!

  • Lamb Stock
    Lamb Stock

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    Don’t waste those leftover lamb bones; make a beautifully rich and flavorful lamb stock for a stew, rice, or pasta sauce!

  • How to Make Indian Basmati Rice
    How to Make Indian Basmati Rice

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    Say goodbye to broken grains and that gluey consistency with a few essential tricks to making the perfect fluffy long grain Indian basmati rice!

  • How to Make and Use Bouquet Garni
    How to Make and Use Bouquet Garni

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    Learn the classic French technique of assembling bouquet garni, a blend of herbs wrapped in cheesecloth, used to elegantly flavor a stock, stew, or braising liquid.

  • How to Make Fish Fumet
    How to Make Fish Fumet

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    Learn how to make a classic fish fumet from fish bones and heads… it is extraordinarily flavorful and can be used in a variety of ways.

  • How to Treat Dried Chiles for Mexican Adobos and Salsas
    How to Treat Dried Chiles for Mexican Adobos and Salsas

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    Ever wonder how to create authentic Mexican dishes at home? The key is in the adobos and salsa. Learn how to treat dried chiles and whip up Mexican dishes with ease.

  • How to Make Vadouvan Curry Powder
    How to Make Vadouvan Curry Powder

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    Vadouvan French-style curry powder, originating from Puducherry, India, is so simple to whip up! It intensifies any Vadouvan dish in spades in comparison to the store-bought alternatives.

  • How to Master a Quick Pickle
    How to Master a Quick Pickle

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    Quick pickles add a lot of depth to the flavor profile of a dish. Let’s dive into how to master the quick pickle. In only 35 minutes, you will have quick…

  • Perfect Poached Eggs
    Perfect Poached Eggs

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    Poached eggs are a healthy option for any breakfast dish and act as a fancier alternative to other cooking methods. Learn how to poach an egg in minutes with a few…

  • Quick and Easy Classic Hollandaise Sauce
    Quick and Easy Classic Hollandaise Sauce

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    What is a Hollandaise Sauce? A hollandaise sauce is an emulsion of melted butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice whisked into a creamy coating typically poured over eggs, among other foods.…