It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving for you to create a delicious gravy. Whether you’re making mashed potatoes or a special poultry dish, creating a homemade gravy will add that delicious savory, warm finishing touch.
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Cast iron cookware is amazing to cook with due to its high heat retention. My favorite cast iron piece of cookware is my grill — perfect for doing some indoor grilling when weather does not permit outdoor festivities! But before you go out buying one and using it fresh out the box, you need to first properly season your pan, which is exactly what this video will show you how to do.
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Have you ever wondered how to remove that huge avocado seed without making a mess? You can try spooning it out but you’ll lose valuable flesh. And you can forget about trying to pry it out with your fingers! In this video, discover the easy technique to remove that whole pit without any mess!
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There’s nothing more heavenly than the flavor of sweet soft onions atop a juicy burger or even simply as a side! Caramelizing takes a lot of onions and a some waiting time as the natural sugars in the onion slowly oxidize, bringing that caramel brown color and delightful sweetness. Watch this video to get the perfect technique!
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Geoduck is a coveted clam species found in the Northwest Coast in the United States as well as Canada. This huge clam can be quite intimidating when brought in the kitchen but this video will show you a couple of great ways to prepare and cook geoduck to bring out its unique and fresh flavor.
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Learning how to properly hold a knife can improve your cooking and increase safety in the kitchen. Master this cooking-must by watching this video.
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Cutting herbs properly can ensure there is no “bruising” of leaves and also promotes uniformity in taste in your dishes. Not only is “chiffonade-ing” useful, it also has produces a lovely appearance similar to that of ribbons. Watch this video to learn more.
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Learn how to cut shrimp to get that beautiful butterfly effect!
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Store bought croutons can be a hit or miss. Have you ever taken a bite out of one that seemed almost rock hard? Or perhaps an extremely stale one? The solution can only be to roll up those sleeves and make your own croutons! It’s simple and delicious. View this video and try it yourself!
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Simple syrup is used for thousands of recipes and most popular for sweeting drinks, making candy and even as dessert glazes. As the name implies, the process is very simple. The ratio for simple syrup is generally 1:1.
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