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New Ingredient: Philippine Mango

In ingredients On May 12, 2012 0 Comments

One of my culinary resolutions this year is to learn about and prepare a dish with an ingredient that I’ve never cooked with before. This week: Philippine Mango…… Read More »

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Making a Great Risotto Base

In basic, cooking On May 9, 2012 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post written by Gareth Goddard. Risotto has a really bad reputation for being an impossible dish to get right. It seems every… Read More »

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Weekly Roundup – May 6, 2012

In website On May 6, 2012 0 Comments

Greetings, uncheffers! It’s May already! Where has the year gone? I’m putting the finishing touches on our last Fundamentals posts, Beyond the Basics. It has such a broad… Read More »

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Magical Zucchini and Other Tricks for Children

In ingredients On May 4, 2012 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post written by Ana Brady. I love when people get excited about ingredients. As a gardener that has happily grown an abundance… Read More »

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Weekly Plating Breakdown: Lemon Basil Chicken With Polenta Cakes

In plating and presentation On May 1, 2012 0 Comments

Each week, we prepare a dish where we practice the fundamentals of plating and give some commentary on our thought process. This week: Lemon Basil Chicken With Polenta… Read More »

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Weekly Roundup – April 29, 2012

In website On April 30, 2012 0 Comments

Greetings, uncheffers! Our latest Fundamentals post, Basic Techniques Every Home Chef Can Master, took longer than expected, but it’s now online! It was a good exercise to sift through… Read More »

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Getting Started – Basic Techniques Every Home Chef Can Master

In basic, terminology, tips On April 30, 2012 2 Comments

This week, we’re going to talk about some basic skills and techniques that will make your time in the kitchen less stressful, more enjoyable, and more productive. There… Read More »

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New Ingredients: Silken Tofu

In ingredients On April 26, 2012 0 Comments

One of my culinary resolutions this year is to learn about and prepare a dish with an ingredient that I’ve never cooked with before. This week: silken tofu…… Read More »

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The Importance Of Learning Technique In Order To Achieve Your Creative Vision

In chefs On April 25, 2012 1 Comment

I was listening to this week’s America’s Test Kitchen Radio in which Christopher Kimball interviews chef and author Eric Ripert. I really admire Eric Ripert. While I’ve never had the… Read More »

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Weekly Plating Breakdown: Roasted Pork With Potatoes and Sauerkraut

In plating and presentation On April 24, 2012 0 Comments

Each week, we prepare a dish where we practice the fundamentals of plating and give some commentary on our thought process. This week: Roast Pork with Potatoes and… Read More »