I've interviewed dozens of home cooks and hands down (pun intended), and knife skills are the most valuable thing to learn. If you're new to cooking or looking to up your game, get yourself a decent chef's knife and develop your knife skills. Below, you'll find a quick knife … [Read more...] about Knife Skills – The Basics [video lesson]
Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
"Who are you?" Mike asked. "What are you talking about?" I replied. He waved his hand over the counter and dozens of jars. "Have you become your grandmother? You're canning like a maniac." "No, I am not becoming my grandmother," I sniffed indignantly. "You read the book. This is … [Read more...] about Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
Recipe: Miso-Marinated Black Cod
In October 2018, I donned some unattractive kitchen whites and spent two jet lagged, caffeine-fueled days at the Tokyo Sushi Academy. Many lessons and stories came out of those 48 hours. Among them, this recipe for miso-marinated black cod, now one of my go-to dishes. I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Miso-Marinated Black Cod
Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
Firehouse Challenge: Cranberry Sauce
Growing up, I assumed that cranberries grew in the shape of a can. I am not alone. When I was nine, my Aunt Judy made cranberry relish from whole berries and nothing was the same again. I was only a kid, yet realized that when it came to canned cranberries vs. fresh, there's no … [Read more...] about Firehouse Challenge: Cranberry Sauce
