Cooking Tips


In Season: Hatch Chiles

What the ‘Hatch’! These peppers are popular!
Well, it could be their short season – only 6 weeks during August and September. Or maybe its their wonderful and very unique flavor. Either way, they are definitely all the rage this time of year. And I thought it might be worthwhile to get to the bottom of these popular peppers.

How to Store Food: Bread and Cheese

Lets face it, many of us have made a pact with ourselves to get organized this year. We’ve decided that our homes and kitchens will remain efficient and tidy. In order to get on the right track to actually meeting these goals, we think the perfect place to start is with food storage.

Fabulous Fall Spices

With cooler temps and fall colors rolling in, it’s a great time to think about the seasonings and aromas of autumn. Halloween and Thanksgiving are right around the corner, and your food deserves as much fall flavor as your festive decor. Here are 7 spices for fall that are perfect to get you in the seasonal spirit.

Getting the Most from a Recipe

Following a recipe shouldn’t be that hard right? Well, that depends. Here are a couple of tips on how to break down a recipe and simplify your cooking experience.
 
Preparation:

Before you start, read the entire recipe from beginning to end.

Emergency Substitutions!

Almost finished mixing the batter and you’re short one egg!?!
It happens all the time. But instead of messing up your muffins or running to the store for one thing, there may be something in your pantry you can use instead. This helpful guide to simple ingredient swaps may just save you from a baking disaster.