Kitchen Tips
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Supplies for Baking
There are a seemingly, endless number of supplies that you can buy for baking, but which ones are worth investing in? Depending on how much baking you do – and the size of your recipes – there are certain items will absolutely last longer (and work more efficiently) if you go for quality materials. Below are our list of best supplies for baking, some of which have multiple uses in the kitchen. Best Apron: Hedley & Bennett Former line cook Ellen Bennett designs simple, sturdy aprons made from canvas, denim and linen for restaurants from Michael Voltaggio’s ink in Los Angeles to Michael Schwartz’s Michael’s Genuine in Miami. Best Cutting…
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#Mangover Bacon BBQ Pizza
One of the ways that I show my love to my family is by making fresh and delicious food, like this BBQ Bacon Mango Pizza. This pizza is inspired by The National Mango Board, which they sent along with a shipment of beautiful ripe Keitt mangos. It instantly reminded me of a sweet and savory Hawaiian pizza, only substituting the Canadian bacon for regular bacon and the pineapple for mango. Brilliant and definitely a crowd-pleaser! We love the sweet, tropical flavor of mangos and their ability to transform any dish – whether it’s breakfast or a midnight snack. Not only are they delicious, they are packed with more than 20…
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Dreams Came True with Rick Bayless & Mexican #FoodieChats
Almost ten years ago, I was introduced to Chef Rick Bayless in my living room. It was a Saturday afternoon, back in the days when my husband and I were childless and the weekends were low-key. We were struck by this show called Mexico: One Plate at a Time because it was more than just a cooking show, it was a travel show with a deeper look into the Mexican culture through its cuisine. “Good food, served well, is an emotional experience,” and after one show, we were fans of Chef Rick Bayless. Fast forward to last week, when I was given the opportunity to meet Chef Rick Bayless, see…
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How to Use BBQ Rub and Enjoy Some Grub
While Kenny’s Smoke House is really a full service dining establishment that happens to serve great smoked meats and barbecue, now they are celebrating the availability of meats by the pound for takeout, too! Yesterday, Chef Kenny Bowers invited me into his restaurant and shared some of his tips to create a great rub and his menu favorites to dine in or take out for your family. A barbeque rub is simply a way or adding extra flavor to meat before you grill to enhance the finished product. Here are some of Kenny’s tips. Start with a room temperature cut of meat and then prepare the rub. For a dry rub, Kenny mixes 1…
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Pairing Drinks with Girl Scout Cookies
Everyone has their favorite Girl Scouts cookies, whether it’s the classic Thin Mint, the peanut buttery Tagalongs or some fresh tasting Savannah Smiles. It is this time of the year where we are greeted with a smile from their sweet girls in front of the grocery store asking if we’d like a box of cookie. Selecting a beverage whose qualities complement Girl Scouts cookies can kick up subtle elements of flavor that you didn’t even know existed. But how do you get started? The trick is in identifying the key flavors in the cookie and pairing it with those in your beverage. This can take some practice, but to get…
