Intro People get completely carried away with outfitting their kitchen. I have moved apartments 6 times in 11 years and below is my go-to list. This is based on years of experience as a chef (in a former life) but also the Pareto or 80/20 principle ie. …

How to balance sweetness in a dish can be the defining factor in something that tastes heavy and bogged down or delicious and fresh. In this lesson, we show you some ways to work in sweet to the flavor profile of your cooking. Next time you reach for a pinch of sugar, consider what else is in your pantry. —

Fat is the quickest way to make a dish more comforting and satisfying. It should not be something to be scared of. You can use it sparingly or be indulgent. Even a small amount can transform a dish for the better. We encourage you to ask the question “does this dish need fat?”. Especially, if a dish is a bit too spicy or acidic, fat will be your friend to offset. In this lesson we explore ways to add fat to help you cook better.

The no-salt challenge is to add salt by using ingredients, not table salt. This will force you to be creative. Lock your salt up and use some of the below ingredients for a week. You probably have some lying around. Food rules are meant to be broken. Here’s a list of what you can add to food to improve the taste without reaching for the salt shaker. You could title this article / class “Seasoning Tips for Improving Flavor” or “How Chefs Season Food” or “How To Season Food Using Salty Ingredients” but the gist is that table salt is often the last option for many experienced cooks for layering in salts (especially in cooking from around the world). Historically, salt may not have even been available or too expensive, so it is important to look around the globe for inspiration.

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8/10 times when someone asks “what is dish dish missing?“ the answer = 2 drops of vinegar. — When To Add Acid To Food: Acid is the secret to all great cooking, not butter, not fat but it’s acidity that makes a dish take off. Most people think lemon juice or maybe red wine vinegar but their are many way to answer the question “how do I add sour to food?”. …

Texture in food is important, adding crunch is an easy way to always elevate a dish. In this post we help you learn different delicious ways to add texture in your home cooking so you know what to add when “the dish is missing something crunchy”. — We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Why Is Texture In Food Important? Ever had ice cream? Ever had ice cream with fresh roasted, caramelized nuts? The added crunch adds dimension, especially for savory foods. Imagine a Caesar salad without croutons, not the same thing right…

Vegetarian BBQ Cookbooks and Vegetable grilling cookbooks have become more popular as chefs and writers offer new ways to elevate fruits and vegetables from side to the main event. In this post, we’ll recommend a list of cookbooks for barbecue vegetables, vegetarian recipes and open-fire cooking. We love meat too but this will help you rethink what you can do with a grill and vegetables. — We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

Buying seafood online feels kind of icky right? Why? Think of how many trucks, planes and hands touch the stuff just to get to a supermarket. Buying direct is the way to go either off the docks or if you can’t go down to the Atlantic, shipped directly from the docks. — We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. So Why Cameron’s Seafood?