How to Use A Chef’s Knife
Today I’m going to show you how to use a chef’s knife to cut a variety of fruits and vegetables. If you have to buy …
Garlic Shallot Puree
This garlic shallot puree recipe is my secret ingredient for most recipes that call for fresh pure garlic. I first learned this recipe from my …
How to Open an Oyster
An oyster knife (also called an oyster shucker or oyster opener) is essential for shucking fresh oysters. Oyster knives have a special dull blade that …
Salting Eggplant
Salting Eggplant is an important step before making eggplant parmesan or any other eggplant recipe. To prepare the eggplant, cut it into slices and place …
How to Dice Bacon
Have you ever wondered how to dice bacon without it slipping and sliding all over the place? It’s much easier to dice bacon for soups …
High Altitude Baking
Posted by Veronica Hill My first experience with the perils of high altitude baking happened in the winter of 1992, just a week after moving …
Checking Fish Doneness
In this video, I share a few grilling tips on checking fish doneness. Learn how to tell if your fish is done when cooking it …
Cooking Chicken Breasts Evenly
Cooking Chicken Breasts evenly requires the chicken to be the same thickness. In this video, I explain why pounding chicken breasts is a good idea …
Tomato Gardening Tips
Have you ever seen big, juicy heirloom tomatoes at your Farmer’s Market and wanted to ask the grower about their tomato gardening tips? Growing tomatoes …
How to Zest a Lemon
In this quick video tutorial, I’m going to show you how to zest a lemon. Lemon zest is such a wonderful and versatile ingredient. You …
How to Cut Butternut Squash
In this quick video tutorial, I’m going to show you how to cut butternut squash. This can be a tricky vegetable to work with, so …
How to Cut an Avocado
Let me show you how to cut an avocado in this “Chef Tips” tutorial!