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A Guide to Cooking Greens
Greens, the leafy part of a wide variety of vegetables, including collards, spinach, beet leaves, kohlrabi leaves, and sorrel – are not only delicious, they are
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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 gr
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A Guide To Buying And Cooking Honey
There is only one food that never spoils; Honey. Unlike sugar, honey contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, B6, niacin, thia
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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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A Guide To Understanding Yeast
Yeast is an essential baking ingredient, but far too many home bakers are afraid of it. Is the yeast active? Will it make the dough rise, many bakers wonder. It
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Types Of Vanilla And How To Use Vanilla Beans
Vanilla is one ingredient for which there’s no substitute. Real vanilla includes over 250 components, resulting in a complex flavor no artificial vanilla (which
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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 Make the Perfect Tiramisu
Among the world’s more famous gourmet desserts is tiramisu. The funny name hints at its delicious nature. In Italian, tiramisu means "carry me up." To gourmet h
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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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Types of Pepper and How to Use Them
Pepper is the third most used cooking ingredient in the world, falling behind only water and salt. In fact, black pepper is co common these days, it might be ha
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A Guide To Buying And Storing Lavender
Although we tend to think of lavender as a scent, it’s actually an ancient cooking herb – and one that’s making a strong comeback in many of the finest restaura
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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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How to Flambe (Ultimate Guide)
Whenever a server brings a flambe out in a restaurant, it’s sure to capture every diner’s attention. To flambe a dish just mans to make it flame using liquor or