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Feta-brined roast chicken can now be yours, without a trip to San Francisco! What Is Feta-Brined Roast Chicken? Because I live in San Francisco, I am often asked by friends and visitors where to eat. The problem is two-fold for me: First, the food in this city is excellent, and it can be overwhelming to pick and choose where to eat in the limited time that most folks visit. And second, because of what I do (develop recipes), I eat at home most of the time....

But there’s more to potato prep than just peeling. There’s scrubbing, dealing with eyes, the ominous question mark of green potatoes—eek! How do you keep cut potatoes from turning brown? Can you keep potatoes from sticking to your knife as you slice them? Answers to those mysteries revealed below! How to Clean Potatoes You should definitely clean potatoes even if you plan to peel them. Why? Dirt and contaminants. Potatoes are on the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list of produce most contaminated with pesticides, meaning it’s advised you buy organic, if possible....

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Persian Cucumbers are Best Use Persian cucumbers because they have a crisp center and tend to be less watery than other varieties. They are also petite, matching the size of the jalapeños. There is no need to peel them or remove their seeds. The Mandoline is Your Friend Although a sharp chef’s knife and a cutting board is all you need to cut the cucumbers and jalapeños into very thin slices—about 1/16-inch—a mandoline is a great kitchen tool to lean on....

It is an unspoken sign of a cook’s skill; get it right and you have a creamy, silky dessert that melts in your mouth. Get it wrong, however, and you get a lumpy batter, or worse, scrambled eggs instead of custard. But what if I told you that you can get the same smooth, creamy custard, or pudding, or anything that “requires” tempering egg yolks without actually tempering them? While I have not tested every single recipe out there, I’ve discovered—from many ice creams, puddings, custards, crème anglaise, and crème pats (and many other Great British Bake Off recipes)—that tempering eggs is not necessary....

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This particular recipe is only for adults thanks to a healthy dose of booze. Whipped cream and mini marshmallows are optional. What’s the Difference Between Hot Cocoa and Hot Chocolate? First, let’s clear up some confusion about hot chocolate and hot cocoa. These two names are used interchangeably, but they’re actually not the same thing. Hot cocoa is a mix of cocoa powder, sweetener, and a hot liquid. Hot chocolate is a blend of melted chocolate (this can be dark, semisweet, milk, or even white chocolate) and a hot liquid; the sweetener here is optional depending on your chocolate choice....

What Are the Ingredients for Caprese Salad? Caprese salad is made with just three basic ingredients—tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil, and perhaps add a dash of balsamic vinegar over the top to bring all the flavors together. That’s it! Easy. Since there are so few ingredients, it’s important that they are of the highest quality you can find....

This is a simple sautéed chicken breast recipe, distinguished by a creamy sauce based on crème de cassis, a lovely sweet dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants. The best quality crème de cassis comes from the Dijon region of France and is used for making the cocktail kir. My father adapted this recipe from one in the reader questions section of a twenty year old Gourmet magazine. It’s based on a recipe for chicken with a Dijon mustard, white wine cream sauce, so if you don’t have access to cassis, you could substitute with a little Dijon mustard....

Chipotle Tacos We first fell in love with Chipotle while we were living in California. I’m not kidding when I say we tried pretty much everything on the menu, but the one thing we went back for again and again? The crispy Chipotle tacos. When we moved to Boise, we were so sad not to have one in the area. I’m happy to report we now have several in the area....

At some point, I feel like every person on the planet should experience the satisfaction of peeling off a thin layer of semi-hardened chocolate ganache with their teeth before shoving an absurdly large hunk of soft, chocolate sponge cake and whipped cream into their mouth. If you haven’t had a similar soulful experience yet, we need to change that, because this might be one of the few throwbacks to childhood that won’t make you cringe....

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I remember eating this several times a month as a kid. It’s sort of like a large breakfast hash of potatoes and ham or bacon, with onions and bell pepper and some egg mixed in. It’s a hearty meal, and I imagine just the sort of breakfast that a German farmer might eat. Our last name being Bauer, no wonder we like foods like this! I love mine with a lot of ketchup....

Bay leaves are sweet, herbal, floral, and lend depth of flavor to a multitude of dishes. Here’s everything you need to know about this unique herb. What Are Bay Leaves? Bay leaves are an aromatic herb that hail from the bay laurel tree, which is a tree native to the Mediterranean. The leaves are almond-shaped, green, and about two to three inches long. Bay leaves are most commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, but you’ll also find them frequently reached for in Indian, Middle Eastern, Filipino, French, and even Caribbean cuisine....

Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins These Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins are a lighter version of those delectable giant muffins you can buy at Costco. Sure, they’re delicious but they’re basically like eating cake for breakfast, loaded with sugar and calories. These moist, chocolaty muffins have some terrific healthy substitutions that offer more nutrients, more sustaining power, and less calories without sacrificing flavor. Now, these muffins aren’t exactly like eating a head of cabbage, but they’re a much healthier alternative for your family....

A Quick, Vegetarian Weeknight Meal A pressure cooker makes quick work of this vegetable-packed Pasta Primavera— and I love my Instant Pot! Broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers add a rainbow of colors and flavors to a big pot of penne pasta. Then it all gets tossed with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. The veggies steam in just 10 minutes in the pressure cooker, and then the pasta takes about 20 minutes more....

Also, Italian subs are SO big that my kids are overwhelmed by them. So, by downsizing the layers a bit and making it into a gooey, crispy-on-the-outside grilled cheese, you kind of get the best of both worlds. For serving kids, I cut the sandwiches into wedges for even easier eating. What Kind of Meat and Cheese Goes on an Italian? A classic Italian sub has at least three kinds of cured meats in it....

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