When I was in culinary school, I had access to all sorts of tools. Most of which were nothing special – just common bakeshop and kitchen tools that were in nearly every classroom. When I moved into my apartment, I was faced with the constant disappointment of reaching for something and promptly realizing I didn’t [...]

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Sometimes finding a certain cut of meat is all Matt and I need to get inspired to make a specific meal. We both love ribs, and the country-style pork ribs we found at our store are a great, inexpensive cut. We were excited to slow cook them – roasting at a low temperature until they [...]

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I love pie. I don’t eat a lot of desserts, but it’s hard to resist pie. I love it – crisp, flaky crusts and delicious, juicy fillings. But the only thing I love more than eating pie is making it. I love the whole process…except waiting for it to cool. That part is a bit [...]

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This pork satay is a quick, easy dinner and an excellent delivery system for this creamy, peanutty, spicy sauce. I like to puree it for a smoother texture, but it doesn’t need to be – it’s delicious no matter what. Make a big batch of this sauce because it’s great on chicken, steak, tofu, and [...]

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Here’s a quick tip for making wings – bake them! Matt and I love to make wings this way – it’s simple and quick and results in super crispy, utterly delectable wings. It’s also great for when you’re feeding a crowd (which, with wings, people often are). I know it’s not ideal for summer months [...]

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