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How Chefs Make Mashed Potatoes

How Chefs Make Mashed Potatoes

Spend time in any modern European style restaurant kitchen and you will hear a lot of banter about how chefs make mashed potatoes. The recipe is as time tested and contested as it is classic. There are variances and disputes, sometimes heated arguments of passion 

Butternut Squash Hash

Butternut Squash Hash

Potato hash is synonymous with the all American breakfast. It’s a standard on many diner menus and in breakfast cafes. There is something very comforting in a nice warm and crispy potato hash. In recent years however, chefs have adapted variations that make the lonely 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with coconut milk conjure up aromas of fall meals. They have a homey, sweet, down to earth flavor. They are very complex, with sensations of anise, caramel, and best of all marshmallow. They are so naturally sweet they can almost be eaten 

How to Make Salsa Verde

How to Make Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde takes a place as one of the master sauces in Mexico. It has a reputation as far and as wide as the number of variations you can find. The interesting thing is how incredibly versatile it is. Not only is it something that 

Banana Pecan Waffles

Banana Pecan Waffles

Banana pecan waffles are a perfect subtle treat fresh from the iron. They are really easy to make and with about 20 minutes and a little effort you can have warm crunchy-sweet-soft breakfast pastries in no time! Restaurants often include waffles on their menus because 

The Best Homemade Mac & Cheese!

The Best Homemade Mac & Cheese!

Mac & Cheese is almost a cult classic in America. It has shown up in thousands of shapes and forms from home cooked meals to restaurants to straight out of the box. It has a certain kitsch element in restaurants saved as a nostalgic space 

How to Make Your Own Granola

How to Make Your Own Granola

We like to think of Make Your Own Granola as a guide for making a something that suites your tastes. People that shop for granola know there are dozens of brands and varieties. The quality comes with a cost. Cheap granola has tons of filler. 

Pickled Cauliflower

Pickled Cauliflower

Pickled Cauliflower is a classic condiment enjoyed throughout many parts of the world and exists in many forms. Chefs like to keep it around as a staple pantry items since its stable and has many uses. It is a great add in to give life 

How to Make Greek Yogurt Buttermilk Dip

How to Make Greek Yogurt Buttermilk Dip

Greek Yogurt Buttermilk Dip is reminiscent of Sour Cream and Onion dips or chips. It has an outstanding tangy fresh flavor that is quite addictive without the guilt of mainstream mixes. With this recipe you should be able to make something that is not only 

Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche

Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche

What is quiche? Essentially quiche is a savory pie. The same dough that is often used for sweet pastries can be used here for a light meal. By definition it uses a custard base (which could also be used for sweets such as ice cream).