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3 Quick Tips For Better Burgers
When it comes to summer cooking, the burger is king of backyard grilling. As iconic and standard as this food is to an American summer, it can be surprisingly challenging to grill the perfect burger. In honor of May being National Burger Month, here are some tips and tricks for grilling this American favorite for anyone working on their online culinary arts certificate. Choose the right meat In order to grill the perfect burger, it’s essential to start out properly from the […]
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Tool Spotlight: Mandoline
When presentation and uniformity are important, you may want some extra help in the kitchen. Although you have honed your knife skills through your online cooking lessons, it is an added comfort to know that you have a utensil to lend a helping hand when you have a daunting task ahead of you. Some knife skills take years to master and even the most seasoned chefs would find no shame in using a mandoline when they need a large amount of […]
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Weekend Spotlight: Region: Alaskan Seafood
Alaska is a unique part of the United States. Separated from the continental U.S. by about 500 miles, Alaska remains a rugged terrain full of breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. Whether you want to visit Alaska to see Mount McKinley, plan a backpacking excursion or go on a fishing trip, you will be delighted with the beautiful scenery and delicious fresh seafood you encounter along the way. Alaska’s cold water seafood has made a name for itself across the country and is […]
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Heirloom Tomato Salad With Blue Cheese
Heirloom Tomato Salad With Blue Cheese Recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty bread 4 large garlic cloves, halved 3 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup currant or grape tomatoes or halved cherry or pear tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onions 10 medium heirloom tomatoes of assorted colors, cored, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, sliced paper-thin 3 celery stalks, sliced thin on diagonal 1 1/2 cups coarsely crumbled blue cheese Method: 1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high […]
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How To Make Homemade Granola
If you’re looking for a healthy midday energy boost, try making some granola snacks to have on hand. These homemade snacks will save your wallet and cut back on sugar as well as unnecessary preservatives. By making your own granola snacks, you also have the ability to make your own flavor combinations. Wish that there was some chocolate in your favorite almond coconut granola bars? No problem. Add a few dark chocolate chips to the mix. The only limit to the combination possibilities […]
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How To Julienne A Bell Pepper
As you are coming along in your cooking basics, there is no doubt that you will eventually need to learn how to core and julienne a bell pepper. Many ethnic recipes and even sides to dips for appetizers usually call for julienne cooking tips, so make sure to grab a knife, wash your peppers thoroughly and go along with these instructions from Bon Appetit magazine to slice a pepper in julienne fashion: 1. Using your knife, cut off the top and […]
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Tomatillo Gazpacho Recipe
Tomatillo Gazpacho Recipe Makes 4 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 avocado halved and pitted 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 – 2 jalepeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 15-oz can reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp sugar Pinch salt 12 oz cooked and peeled shrimp, chopped ¼ cup green olives, chopped 2 scallions, sliced 1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a small nonstick skillet over […]
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How To Make Healthy Baked Apples
This healthy and eye-catching dish gives country flair to any table setting. Baked apples can be served with savory ingredients like pork or turkey as part of a meal, or with sweet caramel as a delicious dessert. The sweet dish with warm spices is wonderful in fall when apples are plentiful, but can be enjoyed any time of year. To prepare the apples, you’ll need to core them. Try not to puncture the apple’s bottom, so that the juices are not lost. […]
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Take Advantage Of Spring Produce With Asparagus
Everyone knows that cooking with in-season produce yields the best taste. Take advantage of the first harvest of the year with spring vegetables like asparagus while working toward earning online culinary certificates. While this vegetable tends to be highly under-appreciated and even forgotten, it can add a unique flavor to any dish while lightening our plates as you transition to spring. Asparagus is also loaded with a wider variety of nutrients than almost kind of produce. Most notably, asparagus contains more folic acid […]
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Young Turnip And Goat Cheese Gratin Recipe
Young Turnip and Goat Cheese Gratin Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb. or 4 Golden Yukon potatoes, sliced thin 1 lb. or 4 White turnips, sliced thin 4 – 6 oz. Fresh goat cheese (chèvre) 1 cup vegetable broth OR a combination of rice milk and broth OR ¾ cup broth and ¼ cup cream 1 ½ tsp. ground cardamom Salt to taste Pepper to taste Method: 1. Place the sliced potatoes in cold water until you are ready to use them […]
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How To Grill BBQ Jack Daniels Pork Chops
If you are looking for an alternative to grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, pork chops are a great choice! Pork chops are simple to cook on the grill which allow you to get creative with the seasoning and preparation. Dry rubs and bbq sauces are a couple easy ways to prepare pork chops for the grill this season. The dry rub will not add moisture or help to tenderize the chops, but it will add a lot of flavor. Chef Mark recommends […]
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How To Make A Simple Cucumber Salad
In the warmth of summer, we crave refreshing dishes. A cool cucumber salad is perfect for a midday snack or cookout side dish. Cucumbers have high water content, so not only do they taste refreshing on a summer day, they are actually refueling you. For a more colorful and nutritious salad, leave on the skin of at least half of the cucumber slices. There are many variations of cucumber salads, leaving room for interpretation with whatever recipe you choose to […]
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