Cooking Techniques
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How To Deep Fry, According to Vivian Howard
Though not the healthiest way to prepare food, deep frying is often the tastiest way to serve up fish, French fries and, according to some, Oreos.
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The Perfect Way to Caramelize Onions
Caramelizing meats and vegetables the proper way takes a little patience, low heat, and the right pan, says Vivian Howard.
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How to Deglaze a Pan Like a Pro
Deglazing is a great way to utilize leftover residue in a hot pan to make a delicious sauce to top meats and vegetables. While it might sound complicated, it’s an easy way to “build flavor” on your meals, says chef Vivian Howard. In this video, Howard, the star of PBS show, “A Chef’s Life,” demonstrates how to properly deglaze a pan to produce an easy sauce for your dishes.
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3 Veggie Cutting Techniques Every Cook Must Know
Before you can master making your own tomato sauce, hosting your first dinner party, or tackling any number of must-know recipes, acquiring basic knife skills should be your priority in the kitchen. Knowing your way around a cutting board is essential. Since vegetables are integral to nearly everyone’s diet, we thought we’d show you how to cut onions, tomatoes, and garlic, three of the most commonly used veggies.How to Dice an OnionSlice off the top of the onion.Slice down through the roots.Peel
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This Is How You Should Roast Everything This Winter
Winter is the perfect time for roasting. The cold weather outside begs for comfort foods like roast chicken or beef for dinner, or roasted vegetables for soups or side dishes. But there’s an art to the cooking technique, which chef Vivian Howard has mastered.
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These Are the Best and Worst Ways to Cut Onions Without Crying
There are plenty of myths, legends, and old wives’ tales out there about how to cease the flow of onion-induced tears, so I tried ‘em all – using a white, yellow, and red onion – to determine the best ways to keep tears locked deep, deep inside the recesses of my soul, like a real man. I did a controlled test first, without any preventative measures, and spoiler alert: it stung the crap out of my eyes.
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Three Garlic Hacks to Make Cooking So Much Easier
Garlic is delicious no matter how you slice it, but peeling or mincing those small cloves can be tedious. There are some easy kitchen tips and tricks to handling garlic like a pro.
