" Red or White?".....(sauce). Sorry I tricked you. Don't worry wine is also on the way with dinner! Everyone needs a good tomato sauce in their repertoire. Something that can be altered an used for a variety of dishes. I have posted an Italian style red sauce here because I … [Read more...]
Quick Soak Method for Beans
So you want to make dried beans but you didn't think ahead. No problem. This quick soak method only takes a few hours as opposed to overnight. This is a game changer guys! There are 3 easy steps to this method. 1) Throw your dry beans in a pot making sure there is enough water … [Read more...]
How to Cook a Fresh Bamboo Shoot
Fresh Bamboo shoots have a totally different taste and texture than the canned ones found at most supermarkets. Bamboo shoots have some sort of toxin in them that can actually turn to cyanide in your gutty works. They also taste bitter. If prepared correctly they become safe to … [Read more...]
Vegetable Stock
Having a well made, highly flavored stock is an essential building block in the kitchen. Stocks can be used for creating sauces, soups, and adding flavors to other dishes. Store bought stocks and bouillons vary in quality and are often highly salty, not to mention potentially … [Read more...]
