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Here’s a delicious, easy turkey gravy to complement your holiday table. Drippings from turkey roasting pan 1 – 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Pour drippings from roasting pan into 2-quart saucepan. Add white wine and enough chicken broth to [...]
Brining makes your turkey deliciously moist, tender and flavorful. Once you try this, you’ll never prepare it any other way. It takes a little preparation, so plan ahead. 1 16 lb. turkey, thawed For the brine: 5-gallon stock pot or bucket 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 gallon chicken or vegetable [...]
Preparing a stunning, savory cheese plate is a cinch. Start by placing a 6-8 ounce wedge, round or block of your favorite cheese in a shallow casserole dish or 9-inch pie plate. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 8-12 minutes or microwave on 50% power for 1 -1 1/2 minutes or until cheese is [...]
Bottoms Up! If you’re not using paper liners, it’s important to grease only the bottoms of muffin cups so the muffins release easily after baking. Muffins will rise better and more evenly during baking if you don’t grease the sides. The batter can then cling to the sides as it rises. Grease the bottoms with [...]
Chef Lidia gives us this advice on making perfect risotto: Choose a pot that is heavy on the bottom and not too deep; about 12-inches wide for good evaporation. Select a short grain, starchy rice, such as Italian Arborio. This is critical if you want creamy risotto. Risotto needs a lot of liquid. Lidia chooses [...]
Have you ever wondered why you can’t get a good sear on your scallops? Are they tough or somewhat tasteless? It could be because you bought them “wet.” Scallops are sold both “wet” and “dry.” If they’re not labeled at the fish counter as such, simply ask. “Wet” scallops have been treated with STP (sodium tripolyphosphate), [...]
There are four things you should remember when cooking a brisket. First, brown it in medium-high oil to caramelize, creating a flavorful crust. Second, make sure there is plenty of liquid in your pot, but don’t cover the brisket with liquid. Cover pot with tight lid to trap moisture. Turn brisket half way through the [...]
