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How to Poach Eggs, Perfectly Every Time

Simple food, done well is the basis of great cuisine. Learning good technique not only improves your kitchen skill-set, but it also helps to boost confidence and makes for superior results. Today's focus: how to poach eggs, perfectly, every time!…

Just a Pinch…

A pinch of this, a dash of that. Did you know that pinch, dash and yes, smidgen are actual measures in culinary terms? So, just how much is a pinch, a dash or a smidgen in today's modern measures and weights? We have the answer.

Fresh Asian Spring Rolls

The secret to beautiful Asian Spring Rolls is the art of the perfect roll. These are a rice paper version; bright, fresh and packed with flavor, the deep fried variety features the same rolling technique with a different wrapper. Once you have this down you're a spring-rolling machine.

Perfect Pate Brisse (Pie Crust) with Chef B

June 4, 2012
Cori Horton
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Making the perfect Pate Brisse (pie crust) has been one of those things that has been hit or miss for me, I love to bake, but pie crust has proved my nemesis. That is, until a few classes at Le Cordon Bleu where my then instructor (now finacé), Chef Benoit taught me the art of the perfect pie crust every time.

Vegetable Stock – Squared

This month we're getting a jump on spring with 'VEG HEAD' month, a little tribute to the produce section and all things fruit & veggie related, starting with the most basic of basics - vegetable stock. Two applications; one rich & hearty the other clear & delicate.