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Putting A Better Spin On Dinnertime

I love to cook for my family, but a few months ago I realized we had gotten into a serious rut. I was basically rotating between five common dishes, and it was getting really boring. I thought about the problem and realized that I might be able to spruce things up by learning a little more about cooking. My friend is a chef, and so I asked her to teach me some really tasty, yet simple, dishes that I could whip up in a snap. It was so helpful. This blog is about learning more about cooking, so that you aren't left wondering what to make for dinner.

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3 Helpful Tips To Consider When Making Plum Sauce For A Chinese Dish

Posted on December 10, 2019

In Chinese cuisine, one of the most popular condiments is plum sauce. It's often used for deep-fried items like egg rolls. If you plan on making your own version of this sauce, these tips can get you started.  Choose High-Quality Plums The key ingredient to plum sauce — which comes as no surprise — is the plum. Since it is such a central ingredient to this specialty sauce, you need to spend plenty of time choosing high-quality plums. [Read More]

Using Planks Of Wood To Cook

Posted on August 24, 2018

Cooking meats or vegetables on planks of wood has become a popular cooking method. The wood infuses the food with interesting flavors, adding a little extra punch to a dish. Wood planks can be washed and used multiple times in both the oven and on the grill. Cooks should be cautious, however, that they only rinse their planks of wood. If they use soap, the soap can sink into the wood plank and then can transfer into the food the next time they're used. [Read More]

Three Things You Should Know About Throwing Your First Grown-Up Dinner Party

Posted on March 8, 2018

If you've recently graduated from college and moved into your first fully fledged adult house or apartment, you're probably really looking forward to hosting grown-up dinner parties for the first time in your life. Following are three dinner party basics that will help make the evening come together in a seamless fashion.  Always Have a Starter Course Cheese, nuts, crackers and pate, and vegetable trays are all great starter courses. Having a starter course provides a transition between the arrival of your guests and the start of the actual meal. [Read More]

Three Health Benefits of Indian Food

Posted on May 23, 2017

Most people who enjoy Indian food already know it's delicious, but most don't realize the ingredients used to make those fragrant dishes also provide numerous health benefits. Here are three ways meals prevalent in Indian culture can be good for you. Disease-Fighting Spices The most iconic thing about Indian food is it's typically made using a wide variety of tasty and aromatic spices, such as turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon. [Read More]