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Beef, shiitake and kale noodle soup

Is kale a good addition to Asian noodle soup?

Why not? It can be eaten raw or cooked. So as long as you prep the vegetable correctly, you can add it to your Asian noodle …

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies Stacked on White Plate

How to slice brownies (and other cookie bars) neatly

I admit that cutting brownies, especially fudgy brownies, can be tricky. Do it wrong and you can get large chunks stuck on …

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Spice jar labels made with Niimbot inkless label printer

Labeling spice jars

We keep our kitchens (yes, plural) better organized by labeling spice and herb jars (not the caps) using fonts large and …

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Chinese sausages

What you should know about Chinese sausages

What is Chinese sausage? What does it taste like? How are they bought, stored and cooked? Read on for the answers and tips.

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Frozen demi-glace

When making gravy, demi-glace is your best friend

In culinary school, Alex was introduced to demi-glace and she was instantly smitten. She ordered half a gallon of the stuff …

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Fully dressed beef tongue

Is it ox or beef tongue: buying tips, how to prep and cook

When cooked properly, beef tongue is very tender. A good cook can bring the level of tenderness to “melt in the mouth”. How …

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Haricot vert (French beans)

Is haricot vert the same as green beans?

Haricot vert is French for green beans. So, to answer the question in the title, if we’re going to be literal about it, yes, …

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Tajine going in the oven

Tajine pot: buying guide, seasoning and care

Tajine is an earthenware pot traditionally used in Northern Africa, including Morocco with which it is most often associated. …

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Homemade pesto with Pecorino

Homemade pesto

When we harvest sweet basil, we make pesto. We keep the sauce in a covered jar in the fridge and scoop out what we need for a …

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The correct way to use an empanada maker / molder

The correct way to use an empanada maker / molder

Making empanda by hand is not a skill developed overnight. Newbies may need a bit of help initially by learning the correct …

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One-third cup of pork lard

How to make lard

The secret to the best empanada is lard. Not butter, but lard. It will give you the smoothest dough that is soft and pliable …

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Chili Honey Fried Chicken

How to cook the best fried chicken

Season the chicken ahead or not? Which cuts are best? Should the chicken be floured? Is a deep fryer essential? Learn how to …

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