Table of Contents Why Sharp Knives Are Safer (and Less Likely to Ruin Your Day) How to Keep Your Knives in Fighting Shape Common Knife-Sharpening Mistakes (A.K.A. What Not to Do) Stay Sharp, Stay Safe, and Cook Like a Pro You’ve probably heard the phrase, “A dull knife is a dangerous knife,” but let’s be … Sharpen Your Knives: The Unexpected Key to Kitchen Safety (and Sanity)
Table of Contents Step 1 | Pull Everything Out Step 2 | Check Expiration Dates & Smell Test Step 3 | Condense the Duplicates Step 4 | Upgrade the Essentials Step 5 | Organize Like a Pro Step 6 | Set a Reminder to Refresh Why It Matters Ready, Set, Spice! “Out with the old, … Ring in the New Year with Resetting Your Spice Cabinet: All You Need to Know Here
Table of Contents Can We Make It Sound Fancy? Chef Bob’s Holiday Leftover Game Plan Why It Matters Try It Tonight! The holiday feast is over, and now you’re left with the culinary aftermath: Tupperwares overflowing with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and maybe a rogue cranberry sauce container hiding in the back of the fridge. … Holiday Leftovers
Table of Contents Mise en Place – Prep is Key Prep Ahead, Enjoy Later Make a Game Plan Let People Help – It’s Okay! Timing is Everything Embrace the Imperfection The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and connection, but let’s be honest—if you’re the one doing the cooking, they can sometimes … Family Cooks- Here’s How to Stay Sane in the Kitchen This Holiday Season
Table of Contents Timing is Everything Make a Master Timeline Prioritize Long-Cooking Dishes Batch Your Side Dishes by Cooking Method Plan Stovetop Dishes for Last Reheat Prepped Dishes Use Rest Time Wisely Sample Timeline for a 5:00 PM Dinner We’ve all been there – the turkey’s piping hot, but the mashed potatoes are cold, and … Timing Your Holiday Cooking- No More Cold Side Dishes
Table of Contents Can You Repeat That in English? The 6 Steps of Mise en Place The Secret Salts Try it Tonight! Ever found yourself overwhelmed by a messy kitchen, halfway through a recipe, frantically searching for that elusive spice? Chef Bob wants to fill you in on a pro tip to save you from … Mise En Place – the Professional Culinary Philosophy that will Change the Way You Cook
Table of Contents Supply List The Dreaded Flip The Secret Salts “Cooking well doesn’t mean cooking fancy.” – Julia Childs Of course we can take many notes from the Queen of Cooking, Julia Childs, but one of her most impactful philosophies was embracing simplicity in the kitchen – complicated doesn’t necessarily mean better! The best … This Ain’t No Yoke – How to Master the Art of Frying Eggs
Table of Contents The basics of brining – what is it? When should I use a brine? Wet brines vs. dry brines Get started with Acme Salt’s Brine Recipe One simple trick that will have your guests asking where you went to culinary school. We’ve all been there. You’ve slaved at the stove for hours … Brine it on – Everything a Home Chef Should Know About Brining
Table of Contents Does knowing the difference in salts even matter? 4 Categories of Salt Which does Acme Use? What is the best to use for my Cooking? Does knowing the difference in salts even matter? WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? Step 1 Decide what you will be preparing using these guides.Instant noodles Liquid options 4 … The difference between grains of salts