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Cooking Basics: The Differences Between Fruit Spreads
When you’re learning to cook , understanding the differences between certain products that are seemingly similar will help you make the right choices in your recipes. With a variety of soft fruit spreads available in stores today, it may be difficult to keep them all straight. For this basic cooking lesson, take a look at what sets each apart: Jelly Jelly combines fruit juice, sugar, pectin and acid into a clear spread that will hold its shape, even out of […]
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Easy, Kid-Friendly Nutella No Bake Cookies
Want to learn how to cook an easy, kid-friendly dessert with a classic ingredient that everyone loves – Nutella? This delicious no bake cookie recipe, courtesy of The Vintage Mixer, has everything you’d want in a cookie – chocolate, crunchy oats and peanut butter – without all the heat. Plus, without an oven, this is one of the best recipes for kids because it’s safe to prepare, tasty and fun. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder ½ […]
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Best Wine Pairings For Your Last Course
One of the most important things you’ll learn in culinary school is the ability to pair wine with your course menus. Although appetizers and entrees can be simple to pair, your last course – usually dessert or cheese – can be a little tricky. Making sure your last course goes off without a hitch is important because it will be the last thing your guests experience before they leave. Foodandwinepairing.org offered up some helpful hints for beverage options that will pair well with desserts, […]
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How To Cook Scallops
Of all the fruits of the sea, scallops are one selection that both seafood newbies and experts love. Their rich flavor, tender texture and versatility make them an ingredient you should definitely learn to cook. Even better, cooking scallops is generally a quick process. That means you can create an impressive dish in a minimal amount of time – perfect for impromptu entertaining or everyday meals that need to be ready in a flash. In this video, Chef Mark provides […]
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All About Tea
According to Bon Appetit magazine, tea is the new coffee for many people in international cooking schools. “Coffee geeks” became the norm once independent coffee shops and major corporations like Starbucks made premium drinks and equipment the hip new thing. However, for many in the culinary academy, tea is on the rise. Warm, aromatic and healthy – this commodity comes with its own set of techniques and dozens of varieties. Luckily, Jeanette Liu of Miro Tea in Seattle broke down […]
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Homemade Pizza Dough That Will Wow Your Guests
When you are enrolled in an online culinary course, there will likely be a unit that focuses on baking & pastry arts. Whether you are cooking a pizza, homemade pie or anything in between, making your own dough is a skill that shows off the progress you’ve made as a chef. If you’re just starting your culinary adventure, you may feel that you are not at the level to create your own recipes, which is where the masters come in handy. To […]
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The Five French Mother Sauces
During your online cooking courses, chances are you’ll run into a French dish that will require one of the “mother sauces” – one of the basic tenants of cooking “au francais.” In the early 19th century, the chef Antonin Carême created an extensive list of sauces, many of which were original recipes. It is unknown how many sauces Carême is responsible for, but it is estimated to be in the hundreds. In the late 19th century, and early 20th century, chef Auguste Escoffier […]
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How To Cook Roasted Eggplant
Of all the vegetables in the supermarket, the glossy, dark-purple eggplant might just be the most beautiful. But despite its attractiveness, many people find it an intimidating ingredient. Once you learn to cook eggplant, however, you’ll be able to use it in an enormous variety of dishes that span a world of cuisines, from Italian-American classics to Middle Eastern favorites. The key to eggplant is becoming familiar with it – learning to cook it in a basic roasted preparation is […]
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Dish Spotlight: Boeuf Bourguignon
The name might sound like a mouthful in its own right, but boeuf bourguignon (or Burgundy-style beef) is a dish that is surprisingly easy to make, once you’ve started learning to cook. Its rich, delicious flavors are great on a cold day, and are guaranteed to impress everyone who gathers around your table. To make the dish, you’ll need to learn a number of different cooking techniques.As you master them one by one, you’ll be able to combine everything you’ve […]
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How To Cook Duck Breast
Adding a little excitement to your menu can be as simple as selecting an ingredient you don’t usually use. One of the great game meats, duck is far less commonly used than meats like chicken, pork or beef. However, once you taste its rich flavor and see how easy it is to prepare, you’ll want to use every opportunity to make it. Learning to cook duck breast is an easy way to get started. A combination of pan-frying and finishing […]
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How To Cook Spaghetti Squash
If the huge selection of vegetables in a grocery store has ever left you scratching your head, wondering “What do you do with that?” you’re not alone. But with a quick cooking lesson or two, you’ll not only learn how to prepare items like spaghetti squash, you’ll be one step closer to knowing exactly what to do with everything you see in the produce department. Spaghetti squash is a unique member of the squash family squash family, notable for the […]
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