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What is a Michelin Chef?

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What is a Michelin Chef?

OurDeer is known for its recipes from Michelin chefs. But, many people ask, "What is a Michelin chef?"   Utmost Honor from an Unlikely Source When you thin

Cooking Tips for Chicken Breasts

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Cooking Tips for Chicken Breasts

As the holidays descend upon us, we are faced with a surplus of Christmas goose, ham and turkey, depending on your individual family tradition. While delightful

Setting the Christmas Table

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Setting the Christmas Table

Nothing says "festive" quite like a well dressed dining room table. This Christmas, try spicing the meal up with a new way of trimming the table. Here are a few

Last Minute Food Gifts

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Last Minute Food Gifts

Christmas is nearly here, but there’s still time to find the perfect present for the foodie on your list.   Try these quick and easy food gifts ideas: C

A Fantastic Hanukkah Table

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A Fantastic Hanukkah Table

In the U.S., Hanukkah is a bigger, more important holiday than it once was. If you’re one of the many people thinking about how you can make the traditional day

Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas

Thanksgiving is nearly here: Are you ready? If you’re still scrambling for ideas or are pressed for time, try some of these last minute ideas for making the day

Ultimate Guide to Cookie Displays

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Ultimate Guide to Cookie Displays

A proper cookie display is an essential part of any holiday party. There is nothing more festive than a proper cookie display. They can be fun and playful and c

Thanksgiving Culinary Tour # 3 : Beef

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Thanksgiving Culinary Tour # 3 : Beef

Thanksgiving is upon us and instead of a traditional feast with turkey and dressing you might want to lead your family through a culinary tour with something di

Thanksgiving Culinary Tour # 2 : Seafood

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Thanksgiving Culinary Tour # 2 : Seafood

If you really would like to be nontraditional this year, you may serve appetizers and desserts with the perfect wines all day long. Keep in mind that this is a

Thanksgiving Culinary Tour # 1 : Poultry

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Thanksgiving Culinary Tour # 1 : Poultry

Holiday feasting is about to begin and OurDeer would like to offer nontraditional ideas for you and your family, to make your holidays creative and interesting.

Chocolate that Melts in Your Pan

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Chocolate that Melts in Your Pan

As fun as it is to eat chocolate can be frustrating to work with in the kitchen. If you want praise for the chocolate goodies you serve over the holidays, you h

My Favorite Things : Salads Galore

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My Favorite Things : Salads Galore

If I had to list my favorite things, salad would not be on it. I grew up in a one salad family, where romaine lettuce, red wine vinegar, and a few sliced green

A Cake is a Cake is a Cake, or is it?

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A Cake is a Cake is a Cake, or is it?

What makes a good tasting and good looking cake? Do you know what goes into a cake or do you have to follow a recipe? There are some of us that just take everyt

Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

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Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

Few gifts show thoughtfulness, a willingness to put effort and time into the present, or good taste as much as gifts you make in the kitchen. The giver can be a

Beefing Up Vegetarian Dishes

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Beefing Up Vegetarian Dishes

One thing dedicated vegetarians and meat-eaters can agree on is that they want nothing to do with the others’ diet. I know some carnivores who are convinced a m

Make the Perfect Pie Crust – Part II

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Make the Perfect Pie Crust – Part II

I typed about choosing the best ingredients for homemade pie crust and offered some tips on mixing those ingredients together so you end up with a flaky crust.