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?

The best mail-order biscuits in America are from Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit in Charleston. Not only do they ship direct, frozen, ready to slip into the oven but they make any homesick southerner feel all warm and cozy inside. With flavors like Country Ham, Buttermilk and Pumpkin Spice Callie’s proves the best way to make biscuits for beginners is to just buy them from an expert. — We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

There are endless sites answering questions like “is a traeger worth it?” or “Traeger vs. Pit Boss” or “Which Grill Should I Buy” but nowadays we think it’s important to consider what community you are joining. There are a lot of outdoor cooking appliances that do a great job at grilling, smoking or making pizza but we wanted to highlight three that have built-in online forums and communities that will actually help you cook better. Which is something that is rarely discussed when deciding which grill or pizza oven to buy but come in very handy down the road!