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Answers to your basic cooking questions and things I feel really strongly about.

 
 
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What are the best winter veggies?

People think that there aren't good veggies in winter. Not true!
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How to avoid the Thanksgiving food coma?

Eating less is NOT the answer this chef will give you!
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Do I need to brine my turkey?

Nope!
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Why don’t Italians put cheese on top of seafood pasta?

If you're asking for cheese on top of your seafood pasta, I can...
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Never Trust a skinny chef??

absolutely untrue.
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How can I make desserts without cream?

Try coconut milk, or the even thicker coconut cream.
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What kind of salt should I cook with?

Kosher. It has the best taste for cooking.
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How do I get my roasted vegetables crispy?

Here are three simple tips!
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Do I really need to measure Ingredients?

Most savory cooking does not require precision.
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Why don’t Italians drink cappuccino after a meal?

Restaurants in Italy that don't cater to tourists won't even serve you a...
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What ingredients should never go in the fridge?

I did not invent these no-­refrigeration principles. The Italians did. I am just...
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Burnt on the Outside, Raw on the Inside?

If this phenomenon regularly happens to you, it might just be that you...
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What is the difference between baking and roasting?!

The bottom line is that they are essentially the same thing. They both...
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What the F*CK is my Broiler?

Fortunately the broiler is easier to find than your G-Spot. It's on the...
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Your Complete Guide to Tumeric from Health Perch and GHERGICH&Co

"Turmeric is made from the dried rhizome’s of the turmeric plant. It’s available...
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20 Ingredients To Always Have On Hand

"Elana’s approach is simple – with the right ingredients, love, and a little...
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Persian Food is Very Sexy

I am currently deep in the study of Persian cuisine. This involves: eating...
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Rosh Hashanah: Meal and a Spiel Style

Lighter, fresher versions of your Bubbe's favorite recipes.