Ask Chef: Stainless Steel Cookware
Q: Chef, I used a stainless steel pan to make bacon last weekend, and ended up with perfect bacon but a grimed up pan. All the scrubbing in the world doesn’t seem to remove...
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Ask Chef: Cast Iron
Q: Chef, what are the benefits of seasoning my cast iron pan, and how do I go about doing so? A: Seasoning a cast iron pan helps seal the surface, which enhances non-stick qualities...
Ask Chef: Cutting Boards
Q: Chef. I’m looking for a new chopping board, and when I started looking around, I was overwhelmed by the selection. Could you please explain the difference between wood and plastic cutting boards? A:...
Ask Chef: Herbs
Q: Chef, what’s the rule of thumb when it comes to using fresh or dried herbs? A: In the majority of cases, one tablespoon of fresh herbs equals one teaspoon of dry herbs. However,...
Ask Chef: Salt
Q: Chef. Just how many different types of salt are out there, and which one is best for cooking? A: Salt basically comes from two sources, land deposits and the ocean. It is harvested...
Ask Chef: Brown Sugar
Q: Chef. My brown sugar constantly hardens into unusable chunks. What’s going on? A: Brown sugar is composed of sugar crystals combined with specially prepared molasses syrup. The molasses not only contributes color, but...
Caring for Cast Iron
Q: Chef, what are the benefits of seasoning my cast iron pan, and how do I go about doing so? A: Seasoning a cast iron pan helps seal the surface, which enhances non-stick qualities...
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