Cooking often begins with dicing an onion. And, unfortunately this root vegetable doesn’t play nice when you attempt to cut it. It won't sit flat on the cutting board. Its papery skin can be difficult to remove. And, we all know how the little bugger likes to sting our eyes like shampoo if we take … Continue reading How to Dice and Onion and Walk Away Without a Tear
Category: Cooking 101
Tips on how to become a better, and faster, cook while at college and beyond.
Cooking 101: Can You Freeze Cooked Pasta Noodles?
Pasta, pasta, pasta. It must have been invented for college cooking. It can be purchased with pocket change, is hearty, and so incredibly easy to prepare. But it can seem like an eternity waiting for the water to boil. One solution is to heat the cooking water in a kettle before pouring it in the … Continue reading Cooking 101: Can You Freeze Cooked Pasta Noodles?
Cooking 101: Season Food like a Top Chef!
Hey, c'mon in! Today at the cafe I have one of my favorite seasoning tips for you! It's one I learned from a chef and what I like most is...it makes you feel like a Top Chef when you use it! Let me ask you a question. When a recipe calls for "¼ tsp of … Continue reading Cooking 101: Season Food like a Top Chef!
Cooking 101: How to Brown a Chicken Breast and Not Burn it
An easy to navigate route to pan-fry chicken breast that is moist and tender inside and golden brown on the outside.
Cooking 101: 4 Easy Ways to Peel Fresh Garlic
As a student I often used garlic powder to make garlic bread or bump up the flavor of a store-bought pasta sauce. The trouble is, if you mistakenly add too much garlic powder it'll make the entire dish taste like a clove of garlic. The great thing about cooking with fresh garlic is it's more … Continue reading Cooking 101: 4 Easy Ways to Peel Fresh Garlic
Cooking 101: How to Brown Pork Loin Chops in a Skillet
Pork Loin Chops are one of the best cuts of meat for a meatatarian on a tight budget. They're inexpensive and cook quickly. The downside is, if you overcook them they'll be dry and stiff as a Frisbee. So how do you brown pork loin chops on the outside and keep them moist and juicy on … Continue reading Cooking 101: How to Brown Pork Loin Chops in a Skillet
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