How to Hone a Knife – Honing vs Sharpening | Basic Kitchen Skills
How to Hone a Knife is an important knife maintenance skill. I will answer the question about honing vs. sharpening and teach you the skill of honing to keep your […]
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The Manhattan and Old Fashioned Cocktails – All about Bourbon
Two bourbon cocktails stand before me, and the time has come for them to be tasted and enjoyed! It’s the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. Mix them up and drink […]
How to Chop an Onion – Dicing an Onion | Basic Kitchen Skills
It’s Basic Skills Day with How to Chop an Onion. Of all the cooking skills I’ve learned over the years, chopping and dicing an onion is the one skill that […]
Sausage and Egg Burritos – The One Handed Breakfast
Sausage Egg Burritos are the perfect one handed breakfast when you’re on the go. But on the go doesn’t mean they have to come from a fast food place. The […]
Chef Knives for Beginners and the Pinch Grip – Basic Kitchen Skills
It’s Basic Skills Day with Chef Knives for Beginners. A classic chef’s knife, with its broad, tapering blade, sharp tip and chunky handle is the workhorse of the kitchen. Practicing […]
Spaghetti with Homemade Bolognese Sauce – The Perfect Spag Bol !
Why have spaghetti and sauce from a jar when it’s so easy to make your own Bolognese. My Spaghetti with Homemade Bolognese Sauce is my version of the classic Italian […]
How to Poach an Egg – Basic Kitchen Skills
It’s Basic Skills Day, so let’s learn how to poach an egg. Poaching an egg can seem like a daunting task, but it really is a basic skill that you […]
Orzo Pasta and Mozzarella Salad – An Easy Summer Salad
Pasta salads appear at every barbecue in the summer, but how do you make yours standout from the others. My Orzo Pasta and Mozzarella Salad recipe uses Orzo, a rice […]
Spicy Tuna Tartare on Baked Wonton Chips
Is your idea of an appetizer tuna salad on a cracker? I will show you how to take it to the next level when we make my Spicy Tuna Tartare […]
How to Make Loaded Nachos Supreme
A spicy cheesy sauce is the secret behind my Loaded Nachos Supreme. Easy to make, they are the perfect snack for a party, the big game, or even movie night […]
The Peach Martini | Summer in a Glass
A perfectly ripe peach is one of the flavors of summer. Let’s make a Peach Martini! Just 4 fruity ingredients is all it takes to make this refreshing cocktail. Serve […]
Veal Marsala | A Classic Italian Dish Anyone Can Make
I first had this dish as a kid in a diner here in New Jersey – from the start, I was hooked! The secret to this classic Italian-American dish is […]
