Perhaps you’ve treated yourself to a night out at a fancy steakhouse, where you ordered an expensive chunk of meat cooked to medium-rare perfection. Or maybe you grilled a tomahawk at home, then seared it at high temperatures to give…
There’s something undeniably magical about a Dutch oven that makes it a kitchen essential for every home cook. Not only does it excel at braising but it also opens up a world of possibilities for creative culinary hacks. One such…
A Dutch oven can be an extremely useful piece of equipment to have in your kitchen. These pots are sturdy and versatile and can be used for everything from browning meats or cooking stews, to baking bread and roasting chicken.…
Understanding “a la plancha” cooking, and how it affects your food, starts with a basic understanding of the term. In Spanish, the word plancha simply refers to a flat heated surface, usually made from cast iron, which historically could have been…
Making a big-ole steaming pot of Cajun-Creole gumbo can, honestly, be as complicated as it looks — at least in the sense that it requires multiple steps, intuitive timing, and a lot of experimentation before getting it just right. It’s…
Seasoned pork eaters know that the meat works well alongside something sweet. Whether it’s marinated in apple cider, rubbed down with brown sugar, or finished off with a fruity glaze, the red meat’s natural sweetness always tastes best when enhanced…
If you’ve ever taken a swig of wine and been welcomed to a mouthful of gritty little pieces of what feels like sand, you know how unpleasant wine sediment can be. It isn’t bad for you, but you aren’t really…
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook, the right tool can make all the difference when it comes to slicing salmon. This task demands precision and delicacy, and a Granton edge knife is the standout choice, particularly for…
From Turkish-style kebabs to yakitori to Thai satay, skewered meats are found in an extensive array of global interpretations. No surprise, as searing over fire is the world’s oldest cooking method. Although there are many modern technologies to optimize grilling, there’s still merit…
Few foods are more iconic than a burger. With the simple premise of a ground meat patty between two buns, so many interpretations are possible. As a result, there is a dizzying array of burger types around the world, employing…