Today’s episode is an introduction to the magical processes of the Maillard Reaction and caramelization. They are largely responsible for why cooked food, specifically food that has been browned, tastes better! Connect with The Kitchen...
Cooking for yourself and your family is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but there are challenges. Finding time is a big one, but another I hear often is that people get bored cooking the same old things, and they can’t seem to get...
Five Favorite Cookbooks Today my brother Randy joins me for a fun conversation about our five favorite cookbooks. Listen in for some inspiration and maybe find your next cookbook! Links (if available) to the books mentioned in the show can be found...
The Portland Kitchen Hey everybody! Today I’m bringing you an episode that is near and dear to my heart. I had the opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with Joy Church, executive director of The Portland Kitchen. This is a non...
In this episode we are talking about the five mother sauces of French/Western cuisine. Listen to the show for all my thoughts on the sauces. I’ve included links below to more information on each sauce. Bechamel Epicurious Bechamel sauce recipe...
I found the easiest, three-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe and I had to share. For a “not-very-good” baker like myself, these are a huge hit for their simplicity and flavor! Thanks to the Barefeet in the Kitchen Blog for the...
Today it’s all about the sauce. Well, at least some sauces. This is my part one in a two-part episode on sauces. Today I’m talking about pan sauces and how to thicken sauces. Next time I’ll tackle the five traditional “mother...
Butterscotch Sauce Are you ready for a super simple but deeply satisfying butterschotch sauce? One you can drizzle on ice cream, dip apples into, pour on cake, or just eat right out of the jar? Then carry on! Ingredients: 1/2 stick (4 Tbsp) unsalted...
Whip up some great baked potato fries for your next grilled steak or burger! Serves 4 4 Russet potatos 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt Black Pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees F Scrub potatoes but do not peel. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Half those...
Latin American Favorites Today I have a fun conversation for you as my friend Jairo Benavidiamos and I do a whirlwind tour of our favorite Latin American dishes. Jairo was born in Peru and raised in Miami, so he has a really great appreciation of...