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Tips & Tricks

We have the Scoop

We have the Scoop

by Mary Sacks

Using a scoop for cooking can be a trial and error experience. Disher scoop sizes are based upon the number of level

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How to Hard Boil an Egg

How to Hard Boil an Egg

by Mary Sacks

It's easier than you think. Cooking eggs are all in the timing. So, get out your timer. Follow these simple steps for making the

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Guide to Pan Sauces

A Brief Guide to Making Pan Sauces

by Mary Sacks

Is it sauce or gravy? This is an argument in which I refuse to participate.

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Whole and Sliced Eggplant

Preparing Eggplant for Cooking

by Mary Sacks

While most eggplants these days are bred to be less bitter, every once in a while you

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How to Make Riced Cauliflower

How to Make Riced Cauliflower

by Mary Sacks

This is a very basic recipe. I’ve made a lot of this over the last few years. Check out

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How to Make Homemade Soup Stock

How to Make Homemade Soup Stock

by Mary Sacks

There may be some science in this procedure, but making stock is more of an

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Pasta Salad Served Hot or Cold

Same Pasta Salad, Served Hot or Cold

by Mary Sacks

It's really common sense cooking. Pasta salad has a 3-5 day lifespan. Maybe.

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How to Make Pasta Salad

Five Rules of Pasta Salad

by Mary Sacks

How to handle pasta salad so it turns out right. The Five Rules of Pasta Salad. Choose dried, not fresh pasta.

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Pan-Fry or Saute

Pan-Fry or Sauté?

by Mary Sacks

What is the difference? Actually, a lot! OK, maybe not a whole lot—oil that is.  The object of sautéing foods is to produce a

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Why Use Dried Beans

Making the Case for Dried Beans

by Mary Sacks

When it comes to convenience, hands down, canned beans is the winner.

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How to Peel and Seed Tomatoes

Peel & Seed Tomatoes

by Mary Sacks

This is a great skill to add to your repertoire of culinary talents. We are sharing a video from Sandy at

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Cleaning Leeks

Cleaning Leeks

by Mary Sacks

A little history. Unless you are growing your own leeks, the chances are they have been imported.

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