Cooking Classics The Technique Lemon Curd Tart & tangy lemon curd is a simple pleasure that’s relatively effortless to prepare. Using fresh lemons, the zest & the juice, will offer a clean flavor that cannot be replicated compared to commercial jars. The procedure is straightforward & in order to make a good recipe, the mixture […]
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Baking Classics: Beaten Biscuits
Baking Classics The Technique Beaten Biscuits Beaten Biscuits are a Kentucky Derby classic with a procedure that dates back to the late 1700’s & they are quite different from traditional southern biscuits. A simple dough is manually fed through a hand cranked biscuit brake or roller attached to a table until the surface blisters & […]
Cooking Classics: Eggs Benedict
Cooking Classics The Technique Classic Eggs Benedict Eggs Benedict is a special meal ideal for breakfast & brunch gatherings. Although it requires several steps, a little planning forethought will go a long way & guests will certainly appreciate your efforts. Homemade English muffins make this recipe particularly tasty as the dough begins with a starter […]
The Basics: Classic Hollandaise Sauce
Cooking Essentials The Technique Classic Hollandaise Sauce Classic Hollandaise Sauce is one of the French Mother Sauces, a selection of recipes for which all other sauces begin. If you master these, an array of flavor combinations await that can be utilized to flavor & enhance dishes in a variety of ways. The technique used to […]
The Basics: Clarified Butter
Cooking Essentials The Technique Clarified Butter Butter is comprised of about 80 percent butterfat & about 16 percent water leaving the remaining makeup being that of milk solids & salt, if applicable. Clarified Butter is a method in which the butterfat is separated from the water & the milk solids which produces an incredibly clean flavor […]
Cooking Classics: Buttermilk-Cornmeal English Muffins
Cooking Classics The Technique Buttermilk-Cornmeal English Muffins English muffins are incredibly simple to prepare in your own kitchen. Time & patience are really the only key factors when baking a batch. Contrary to what you may have thought, the muffins are cooked on the stovetop either on a griddle or in a cast iron skillet. […]
Cooking Classics: Poached Eggs
Cooking Classics The Technique Poached Eggs Poached eggs are a classic egg style that should be cooked with care. One of the first points to note is that the water should not be allowed to reach a rolling boil. Instead, it should be kept to a steady, gentle simmer. Creating a swirling motion to the […]
The Basics: Cheese Omelet
Cooking Essentials The Technique Omelets Omelets can be filled with just about anything you please making them a versatile breakfast favorite & knowing a trusted procedure in order to prepare one is key. A French omelet requires a good bit of skill as the surface of the eggs are stirred with a fork just above […]
Baking Classics: Country Ham-Cheddar Scones
Baking Classics The Technique Country Ham-Cheddar Scones Savory scones. A little diced country ham makes many iconic breakfast breads that much more special. Elevate a simple plate of Crisp Bacon & a few Sunny Side Up Eggs in an instant with these lovely gems. If a sweeter variation is more your style, try Cornmeal Scones. Learn […]
Baking Classics: Cornmeal Scones
Baking Classics The Technique Cornmeal Scones Cornmeal Scones are a lovely breakfast table treat. A good one truly lies in quality ingredients & the technique used to prepare them. Extremely cold cream & butter along with a bit of sugar make the scones indulgent while cornmeal lends a nice texture. Once the dough has been blended, […]
