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How to Make and Use a Bouquet Garni
As aspiring cooks explore the world of gourmet food, one of the terms they’re certain to run across is bouquet garni (boh-kay gar-nee). At its simplest, a bouqu
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Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Cake
There are many ways to make cakes and professional bakers know that depending on how the batter is prepared, the finished texture of the cake varies. Once you u
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A Guide To Buying And Cooking Peach
It’s that time of year where a walk in the produce department makes my mouth water. The heady scent of peaches fills the air, and I can’t wait to take some home
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How to Freeze Fresh Vegetables
While it’s true frozen vegetables found in grocery stores are generally of high quality, there are still benefits to freezing your own: It’s cheaper. It’s a gre
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Types of Sugar and How to Use Them
There are many ways of sweetening food, but sugar is the most common. However, there are also many types of sugar and each has its own, unique characteristics.
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A Guide To Buying And Cooking Kale
Offering more nutritional value with fewer calories than most foods, kale is a tasty addition to any diet. It’s a superb source of vitamins K, A, and C and cont
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How to Organize Your Kitchen
A poorly organized kitchen can really take the fun out of cooking. If you find yourself running around the kitchen for various items needed for cooking, if pots
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The Secret to Juicy Poultry
Many home chefs would never cook a steak without marinating it first, but they neglect to do one something similar to improve their poultry: Brine it. Brining p
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A Guide To Buying And Cooking Avocados
It’s said the British called avocados "alligator pear" because of their rough, alligator-like skin. But despite the fruit’s rough skin, avocados are rich, cream
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16 Types of Onions and How to Use Them
Onions can add sharp, distinct flavor to your cooking, or a just a mild change to your favorite dish. Choosing the right onion for the job is a matter of unders
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How to Thicken Sauces and Other Foods
The ability to expertly thicken sauces and other foods is one way to separate the casual home chef from the gourmet home chef. Most of us have, at one time or a
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A Guide To Buying And Cooking Garlic
Garlic is an ancient food and medicine, and while it may not protect against vampires or ward off evil spirits as some people once believed, it certainly will t