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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
The easy way 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 basically the holy grail for broke college carnivores - cheap and fast to cook. The catch? Overcook them and you've got yourself an expensive frisbee. The secret to juicy pork chops? Stop being a helicopter cook and let them do their thing. Your Pan Will Tell You When To Flip If … Continue reading Cooking 101: How to Brown Pork Loin Chops in a Skillet
Cooking 101: Remove Seeds from a Bell Pepper without a Mess.
Bell peppers don’t have to explode seeds all over your cutting board. At the café today, I’m showing you the “less mess” way to cut them—quick, clean, and student-proof. Snack, stir-fry, pasta…your peppers are ready to behave.
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