TIP OF THE DAY: Moist Vs. Dry Cooking Methods

You cook a rib-eye steak with dry heat. Here are the other rules of moist versus dry cooking. Photo courtesy AllenBrothers.com.   Today, Chef Johnny Gnall provides some tips on moist versus dry cooking. His report follows. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. All cooking methods are not created equal.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Like Brussels Sprouts? Try This Recipe!

  So many people seem to avoid Brussels sprouts. We love them and enjoy them year-round, simply steamed and slightly crunchy. We halve them and steam them lightly in the microwave and enjoy them plain, with a squeeze of lemon or lime, or with a splash of balsamic vinegar. You can toss them in butter…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Keep Bread Fresh Longer

In the old days, bread was baked without preservatives and Grandma kept the leftover bread in a metal or wood “bread box” on the kitchen counter (our grandmother’s looked like bread bags. They really work. Some people we know swear by Debbie Meyer bread bags.   MORE TIPS FOR KEEPING BREAD FRESH LONGER Short-Term Solution:…
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VIDEO: Alton Brown’s Secret Ham Crust

  Contemplating how to cook the Easter ham? Consider Alton Brown’s favorite way, with his grandmother’s “secret” ham crust recipe. The secret is now out of the bag: brown sugar, mustard, bourbon and pulverized ginger snap cookies. Brush on a layer of mustard (we prefer deli-style or Dijon) Pat on a layer of brown sugar…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Adjust Your Oven Racks

Ever wonder why recipes specify that you bake your item on the top, bottom or middle rack? Most items bake evenly in the middle of the oven. When it’s important to brown the bottom of the food—like a fruit pie where the crust can get soggy—the lower rack is required. It puts the pan or…
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