Please note: I am left handed so for a fair percentage of you this is going to look backwards. Don’t worry it works well when you do it right handed too. How to Slice Onions Slice the onion in half … Continue reading
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Chipotle are smoke dried jalapeno peppers. You can purchase them dried or canned in adobo sauce. I usually prefer the dried, since I can reconstitute as few or many as I need. Update, the chipolte pictured below were extremely mild. … Continue reading
Herb and spice blends are real time savers in the kitchen, whether you make your own (much cheaper) or buy them. Recipes below If you feel you wouldn’t use the more obscure leftover herbs & spices for anything … Continue reading
What is better than fresh, ripe, sweet, delicious tomatoes, light dressed in a bit of fruity olive oil and balsamic vinegar and perfumed with fresh basil sitting atop a crunchy garlic laced slice of bread. I know, it almost sounds … Continue reading
If fish smells fishy it is not fresh and will be wasting your time and money. If you are worried that the fish might not be the freshest, since there is some odor from the fish counter, open the package … Continue reading
I have just started this page; way more will follow. Something you want to know? Put it in the comments. I’ll answer very soon. Ingredient List Aleppo Pepper: A Middle Eastern moderately hot fruity pepper Arborio Rice: A short grained … Continue reading
Mirepoix is a classic French mixture of about 2 parts onion and 1 part each celery and carrot. It is the beginning of many soups, stew and sauces. My version includes leeks and a bit less celery with a bit … Continue reading