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Rhubarb is the hottest ingredient of the year
Rhubarb seems to be everywhere in the last year in dishes, cocktails and more. Well, there is a good reason! Rhubarb is sour and tart on its own, which enables it to act as a flavor complement to many other seasonal ingredients. For example, in the summer, it can give added depth to sauces for red meats, but then it allows for layers of flavor when mixed with cranberries in the winter. Ibrahim also says that rhubarb is also great to be used with a blank canvas of white meats like turkey, chicken, duck breast or a roasted pork tenderloin...
Cooking at home? Make your meals a little more lux
Whether a home cook pro or a novice, sometimes a meal doesn’t come out as flavorful as predicted. While it could be a variety of things, upgrading some of the staple goods used to infuse flavor into a meal — like salt and butter — can take any dish from good to great. Good olive oil: Don’t settle for the cheap stuff. By adding a high-quality olive oil to your pantry, you can make even the most simple dish taste better. With so many different craft brands out there, like Corto and Enzo, look for something that’s...
The Best Way To Clean Your Cookware – Even If It’s Burned
It’s one of the things that can ruin date night, a family meal or even your budget — a burned dinner. But, something burned food won’t have to ruin is your cookware. While some cookware is easy to clean – even when you think there is no way that burned on crusty gross mess is coming off – some require a little more elbow grease. However, no matter what type of cookware you have, it can be salvaged. Non-stick cookware: For anything non-stick, including ceramic and even cast enamel, this should be an easy fix. Non-stick cookware has plenty...
Entertaining? Here’s how to pick the best wine
Hosting an in-home gathering, while fun, is still full of stress points. A menu needs to be chosen, the dwelling needs to be cleaned and food needs to be prepped and prepared. And, of course, the appropriate adult beverages will need to be selected. While it may be easy to put out a spread and let guest pick what they want, from cocktails to wine, it’s not always economical to purchase different booze and mixers. It is also elegant to be able to offer guests a beautiful bottle of wine that pairs perfectly with your meal. High-quality wines...
Four Tips For Throwing A Dinner Party On A Budget
It’s nice to go out with friends, but it’s also really nice to spend time at home. As the holiday season and the cooler months approach, having friends and family over for a dinner party is not only a great way to show them how special they are, but it also gives you a chance to show off your hosting skills. However, entertaining can be expensive, especially when you’re looking to impress. But not everything has to cost you an entire month’s salary! Here are four easy-to-follow tips for creating a fabulous dinner party without breaking the bank. Start with...
