by Chef Todd | Dec 21, 2010 | cooking basics
Butter cake recipes will always be disappointing if you don’t use the correct mixing method. While most people blame the oven for cake faults, the problem is not in the baking. The most common cake faults stem from mistakes made during mixing. Mixing methods are the...
by Chef Todd | Dec 16, 2010 | cooking basics
No, you’re not. You’re not looking for another Angel Food Cake recipe. The recipe really doesn’t matter as much as the procedure. So, rather than look for a new written set of instructions, how about scrutinizing the steps that professionals take in creating this fat...
by Chef Todd | Nov 22, 2010 | cooking basics
It’s turkey time! The bird is out of the oven and it’s time to carve turkey! Rather than trying to cut all the meat directly from the carcass at the table, consider creating an attractive platter behind the scenes this year. The turkey is fully roasted when my...
by Chef Todd | Aug 11, 2010 | cooking basics, cooking ideas
Cook corn on the cob and you’ve got a uniquely summer time treat.Fresh corn from the field brushed with melted butter is a strong child-food memory for me, and can be one for your children as well. If you’re lucky enough to get some fresh corn on the cob, how to cook...
by Chef Todd | Aug 5, 2010 | cooking basics, cooking made easy
When you’re cooking brown rice, does it come out mushy or lumpy? When you follow the brown rice instructions, do you get inconsistent results? Despite what everyone on the internet says, there is more than one way to achieve firm but fluffy results when cooking brown...
