Tips & Tricks

Tarts – the less crusty and more elegant version of single crust pies – are one of the most delectable desserts you can make. Fortunately, they are easy to create, use tasty and healthy fruits or berries and are no more difficult to make…

It’s nearly autumn, the season of harvesting. Autumn is also an excellent time for gathering together new recipes to try in the cool months and restocking the pantry. It’s also when you’ll begin to see less fresh produce in grocery…

You can have the best recipe and ingredients available in the world, but if you don’t understand how heat affects your cooking, the meal you create can easily end in disaster. Here’s what every cook needs to know about the heat that…

As I recently indulged in one of my guilty pleasures. I was shocked to discover not a single contestant on the show knew how to make a crepe. This is surprising not only because these wanna-be chefs know they are going on national…

Every professional chef knows a well-stocked pantry is essential. Why waste time grocery shopping for basic ingredients when you could be cooking instead? That said, there is an art to stocking the pantry. Here are a few tips to get you…

Many amateur chefs don’t know what they’re missing. Though they have cheap, inefficient pots and pans, they don’t realize it because they’ve never used really good cookware. The right cookware, however, makes a huge difference in how easily…

Presentation makes the meal more enjoyable – and even tastier. Using fresh flowers as a garnish is one way to make a great presentation at meal time – but have you ever tried including flowers as an edible part of a dish? Many flowers are…

Many favorite gourmet recipes call for clarified butter (also called “drawn butter”). Especially useful for frying at high temperatures, clarified butter is butter with its water and milk solids removed. This leaves pure butterfat, which…

Foie gras, the classic, rich, buttery French dish is made from the liver of a well-fattened goose or duck. This delicacy is quite versatile and may be prepared a number of ways. For best results, start with a trusted French recipe, and…

Once you’ve chosen quality knives for your kitchen, take a little time to maintain them properly. Not only will they last longer, but they’ll work better, too. How to Wash Kitchen Knives Kitchen knives last longer if they…