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How to Grill Vegetables

When summertime grilling comes to mind, most people think of tossing hamburgers, hot dogs and maybe corn on the cob on the barbecue. But almost any vegetable grills up well, making it easier to create a healthy, delicious meal any day.…

Ultimate Guide to Cutting Boards

I have a confession: I’ve long hated cutting boards. I hate hauling them out of the cupboard, finding space for them on an already cluttered counter, finding room on the board for everything I need to prepare, and cleaning them. I…

Ultimate Guide to Deglaze

Deglazing is one of those basic cooking techniques everyone should know, but many have never taken the time to learn properly. To "deglaze" is simply to pour cold liquid into a hot pan with the purpose of moving all the brown bits stuck on…

A Guide to Buying and Cooking Eel

Eel is a dish sure to please seafood lovers. With it’s sweet, firm meat, eel is widely considered a delectable dish well worth learning to cook at home. It’s not difficult to prepare, and can be used in place of mackerel in many recipes.…

Cooking with Champagne

This Christmas or holiday season, chances are you’ve consumed a bit of bubbly. Or perhaps you save champagne for New Year’s. If you have some left over, you may wonder what to do with it. Why, cook with it, of course! Cooking with…

Outdoor Entertaining Made Easy

It’s summer, and the living is easy. And backyard entertaining, so popular at this time of year, is no exception. At least it shouldn’t be. It’s not difficult to go beyond the typical paper-plate BBQ and create a memorable outdoor party.…

Tips for Cooking Lobster

As fine chefs know, a great lobster isn’t difficult to prepare—but cooking lobster is still an excellent way to impress your guests and satisfy their appetites for something truly delicious. Lobster hasn’t always been a gourmet treat…