Nothing says home quite like a warm chicken pot pie, that is why it’s on our list of Te Recipes Every Cook Should Know. It’s filling, comforting, and always delicious! Top your creamy chicken and vegetable mixture with pie crust or substitute with puff pastry for a more dramatic presentation. […]
4 Easy Changes for Your Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
There is no universally perfect chocolate chip cookie, but we all know what cookie is perfect for us. And whether you like it chewy, crispy, cakey, or maybe a little salty, finding the right mix can take a lot of trial and error. Landing on the perfect recipe doesn’t always […]
Cooking with Wine
For many of you, “cooking with wine” may mean holding a wooden spoon in one hand and a wine glass in the other. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a glass while you cook, I’d like to propose reserving a little for your recipes. You may ask, “Why use wine […]
Tarragon, the Forgotten Herb
There is a hierarchy of ingredients in French cuisine, and it’s pretty easy to identify some of the favorites: butter, oysters, chocolate. These are all part of our universal food consciousness, and for good reason (because, yum!). One French favorite that may not get the attention it deserves on our […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette is a simple cold sauce typically made from three parts oil and one part vinegar. Vinaigrettes are extremely versatile and can be used for other things besides dressing for green salads. They are great as a marinade for grilled or broiled foods; to dress salads made from pastas, grains, […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Risotto
Risotto is a dish many of us love, but few of us attempt to cook at home. It may seem intimidating at first because the method for cooking risotto requires you to constantly be watching it, stirring it and hydrating it for 20 minutes or more to prevent sticking or […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Multigrain Bread
Multigrain bread is more beneficial than white bread because whole grains are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and provide you with complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. Baking with whole wheat flour and whole grains can seem intimidating at first, but try our simple recipe to get the perfect loaves […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs are one of the most popular ways to eat eggs in the morning. It is a simple dish, yet difficult to master. Whether they were fluffy, dry, runny, burned or underdone, we’ve had them every way they come. But with a few tips and tricks, you […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Meat Sauce
Meat sauce, a simple recipe with a lot of play room! Having a basic and go-to meat sauce recipe is a MUST for every home cook. Meat sauce is very versatile, and everyone has their own way of making it. Whether you use fresh or canned tomatoes, dried or fresh herbs, […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Caramel
Caramels are among the most popular of all confections, and in any box of assorted chocolates they are very likely to be the first to disappear. The name caramels is not entirely accurate, as the brown color and roasted flavor are not at all due to the caramelization of sugar, […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Apple Pie
The second recipe we believe every home chef should know is apple pie! Apple pie is eaten all year around and it’s the perfect dessert to bring to a get together or just make on rainy day. It may seem daunting at times with all of the steps that make […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: How To Roast a Chicken
It’s the first day of Cooktober and we have 10 recipes we believe every home chef should know that we’ll be sharing with you throughout the month of October. Whether you are serving a party of eight or meal prepping for the week, roasting a chicken should be on […]