Reverse-Searing: Let’s talk about it

“What’s reverse searing?” you ask? Well, let’s talk about it… Continue reading Reverse-Searing: Let’s talk about it

Caramelized Onions

No sugar required: A look at the beautiful process of caramelization! Continue reading Caramelized Onions

I’ve written about how kitchens are hot. I’ve also written about some of the things that stand in the way … Continue reading Heat

A look at the skills and techniques nobody tells you you’ll need if you want cooking anything to be fast or easy. Continue reading The “30-Minute Meal” Con

Curious about sous vide? Let me clarify some things for you. Continue reading Sous Vide: let’s talk about it

Shellfish, like crab and lobster, aren’t as daunting to cook as you might think. We picked up live crab and … Continue reading How to Cook Dungeoness Crab

Ever the ambitious home cook, my fiancé usually manages to think of something delicious that she doesn’t quite know how … Continue reading Homemade Lasagne: using pre-cooked pasta sheets, assembly, and cooking techniques

Everything is labeled and dated. The item and the date it was made/unwrapped. Plastic wrap is your new best friend. It … Continue reading Ten Things I’ve Learned From Living With a Professional Cook: The Fiancee Speaks Out

The other night, my fiance and I were throwing around dinner ideas, against the backdrop of “it’s late,” and “I’m … Continue reading Easy, Scratch Tomato Sauce: Impossible to Mess Up!