ARTICLES For Learn
CUISINART MINI-PREP
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The Cuisinart Mini-prep is a great tool and surprisingly inexpensive. Consider spending $30- $40 for a Cuisinart mini-prep to save time in the kitchen.
JAPANESE RICE VINEGAR
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Komezu, or Japanese rice vinegar is a mild vinegar that is used to make sushi rice, pickled vegetables and other traditional Japanese dishes.
CHINESE CHILI OIL
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Chinese chili oil is chili & spice-infused oil that is used both as a condiment & a cooking ingredient. Use it to add heat to stir frys, pasta and marinades.
TOASTED SESAME SEED OIL
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Toasted sesame seed oil is used to flavor salad dressings, marinades, pasta and used in small quantities as a finishing oil.
MAKING YOGURT
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Homemade yogurt is easy to make and so much better than commercial yogurt. Once you make it you will never go back to store bought. Here are the basics.
FRUIT SALAD WITH MINT
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A couple tablespoons of fresh mint upgrades fresh fruit into an addictive salad or healthy dessert. I toss mint with mango, watermelon & strawberries and more.
HOW TO WASH LEEKS
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Leeks add a wonderful mild oniony flavor to soups, pasta, eggs and salads. The problem with leeks is they are very dirty vegetables.
SPANISH SHERRY VINEGAR FROM JEREZ
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Spanish Jerez sherry vinegar is a deep and oaky vinegar made from sherry wine. Use this dry flavorful vinegar in gazpacho, soups, stews and salad dressings.
EURO CUISINE YOGURT MAKER
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My Euro Cuisine yogurt maker is one of my most frequently used pieces of electric culinary equipment. I typically make yogurt 2-6 times a week.
FREGOLA SARDA
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I recently discovered a new pasta, Fregola Sarda from Sardinia. Smaller than a pea & multi-hued, these tasty gems are roasted to achieve their nutty flavor.