Learn how to work efficiently--and safely--in your kitchen

From my kitchen to yours. I'll share reviews on kitchen equipment, give practical tips on food preparation, and offer resources on hygiene and safety. All kinds of kitchen knowledge. Make dinner possible!

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Kitchen Skills

Homemade Pasta

Chef Kurt shared his go-to recipe for homemade pasta. It has helped him win plenty of competitions! As a member of the audience, I took copious notes in order to publish Chef Kurt's recipe for the first time ever!

Kitchen Skills

Our Favorite Pizza Sauce

The perfect pizza sauce can compliment the toppings or add a zing and freshness to an already tasty pizza.

Kitchen Skills

Our Favorite Pizza Dough Recipe

Pizza dough is imperative for great pizza. Thick, thin, chewy or crispy, this dough recipe will satisfy those cravings.

Kitchen Skills

Siu Mai Dumplings (Potstickers)

Little dumplings are versatile and delicious! The dumplings pictured here are ready to be cooked by either steaming, boiling, or frying.

Articles

Kitchen Skills

Thanksgiving Turkey (and Sides) Tips

(It seems timely to re-post this article from November 2018) Be kind to your guests and to yourself. Make sure to handle and cook your turkey and the sides properly.

Kitchen Skills

Pizza Perfection

Making pizza to your liking takes a little practice. Start with the dough, add sauce and toppings of your choice, and bake to perfection.

Kitchen Skills

Fall is for Soup

Soup season is in full swing!

Kitchen Skills

Grilling 101: Rubs & Marinades

Nothing says summer like cooking outside, which may harken back to our primitive nature. Over the years, we’ve added grills and gadgets but the concepts are the same. Build fire. Put food over it. Cook until done. Enjoy rich smoky flavor.

Kitchen Skills

Knife Safety and Skills

Using the right knife for the job and proper technique makes chopping, slicing and mincing easy--like a hot knife through butter!

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