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Deep Poaching: A Healthy Technique for Delicious Foods

Though every cooking technique has value, there is one simple technique that doesn’t get much attention: deep poaching. This technique may not have the glitz and glamour of a finished roast, fried chicken, or hard-seared steak, but it does result in consistently tender and moist foods, without the need for added fat or less-healthful ingredients.

New Recipe: Seared Turbot Steaks with Wild Mushrooms

This turbnot dish is simple enough for a weeknight, but even better when you can slow down to enjoy it. Buy your fish already portioned into steaks, or sharpen your knife and do it yourself. You've got this.

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Video: Marinated Olives

Olives are already good, but what if you could make them even better? In this video, Chef Carolyn shares one of her favorite ways to dress up olives for a semi-homemade addition to your party spread.

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Parsnip and Potato Latkes

While you can make these latkes potatoes-only, we like the little bit of added sweetness and earthiness from the parsnips. We served ours with rhubarb jam, but you can use any jam or the traditional apple sauce, if you like.

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DISH Q&A - Episode #4

Unleash your culinary potential with our exclusive on-demand video featuring our Editor, Laura Monroe. Tune in to this enlightening Q&A session tailored for DISH members, where you'll gather insider tips, hacks, and fresh ideas to elevate your home cooking endeavors. Don't pass up this chance to enhance your kitchen skills and create extraordinary meals!

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Cherry Cordials

There is something special about cherry cordials: all of that delicious syrup waiting to be released when you bite through the chocolate. The most difficult part of making cordials is the patience required to allow the fondant time to liquefy before you eat them all.

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Cardamom-Poached Pears with Crème Fraiche

Simple poached pears are a favorite not-too-sweet dessert, especially alongside rich and creamy crème fraiche. Make the pears several days ahead of time (refrigerate them in their syrup) for an easy dessert whenever you want it.

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How to Prepare Laminated Doughs

Laminated dough is dough with layers of butter folded in before using. It is what makes flaky layers in puff pastry and pastries like croissants. It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to prepare and fun to use!

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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.

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Hlelem

Packed with beans and greens, this slightly spicy vegetable soup is both tasty and good for you. Harissa is a Tunisian hot sauce or paste usually made with hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive oil. It’s available in cans, jars, or tubes from Middle Eastern markets and specialty stores. Or, make your own.

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Building a Cheese Plate

Building a great cheese plate requires a basic familiarity with the profiles of the cheeses offered and their capacity to be other food and drink. If you're just getting started, this guide will come in handy.

Chile oil with star anise and other spices

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Stocking Your Home Bar for Entertaining

For many, a well-stocked bar means a lot of space— and money. Rather, a well-stocked bar is not a matter of quantity, but instead has meaningful selections available for those who are using it.

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