Note: this was the most-searched recipe on my previous blog, so I’m re-posting it here. It’s one of my earliest blog entries–from about 3 years ago–so the pictures are a little less polished than...
Christmas is almost here! Yay. That means it’s gingerbread time. Every year we have a theme party, which last year resulted in the Gingerbread Casbah. This year the theme is “Christmas in Summer” so...
Of all the things I learned in culinary school, this is one of the most useful. File it under “why didn’t I ever think of doing that before?” Here is is: how to quickly...
Want to get rid of all that skanky produce in your CSA box or bottom fridge drawer? Want to get all your vitamins and minerals in one meal? Want to shrink your muffintop? Boy, have...
You know what makes a fig better? Dipping it in hot caramel and letting it harden and seeing how pretty it is and then eating it, all crunchy and soft and delicious. You know...
I recently made some brittle real quick like and brought it to a party, and everyone was like “What is this CANDY CRACK? And HOW did you make it?!” But it was just some...
In my home kitchen, I use a lot of shortcuts and tricks gleaned from my checkered pants past. From time to time I will pull one out of my toque and share it with...
I just finished fighting with a pie crust. It looked like the pie was definitely going to beat me this time, but in the end I prevailed… because I have tricks up my sleeve....
Got leftover steaks and baked potatoes from last night’s dinner? Turn them into breakfast GOLD by making an easy, delicious hash. Here’s the how to: Chop potatoes and steak (or chicken, pork chop, meat...
I’d shake your hand, but I seem to be holding 2 ice cream cones. Also, this is the Internet.
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