Summer is the peak season for fresh, sweet summer corn. Sweet, crisp, and highly versatile, corn can take your summer menu from “it’s okay” to “holy shucks, that’s good!” That’s why CVap corn recipes are a chef’s secret weapon, delivering perfectly cooked corn every time, without the guesswork. In this post, we’ll examine why CVap […]
There are plenty of frozen lasagnas out there. And to be fair, some of them aren’t bad. They’re convenient, predictable, and sometimes even decent. But if you’re looking to elevate your menu or just want to prove that not all lasagna is created equal, it’s time to go scratch. This recipe is a great
Acorn squash are underappreciated autumn veggies. They’re often overlooked for flashier squash cousins like butternut or pumpkin. But let’s set the record straight; these …
Pasta with sauce and meatballs is one of the quintessential dishes on American tables. The simple but delicious quasi-Italian dish often tempts even the pickiest consumers. While reaching for a jar of premade sauce and frozen meatballs to serve your customers may be tempting, there’s a world of difference when you take the time to
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In this blog, our CEO, Shaun Tanner, cooks a confit turkey, resulting in the most amazingly moist turkey we have ever had. I’ve been thankful for having a CVap oven available to cook Thanksgiving dinner for over ten years. Throughout that time, my cooking methods continued to evolve. I started with a low-and-slow method, allowing
Korean fried chicken refers to a variety of fried chicken dishes created in South Korea, including the basic huraideu-chicken and spicy yangnyeom chicken. This fried chicken usually has a thin, crackly & crispy crust. It’s typically made with young, small birds. For this recipe, we’ll be using whole wings. This recipe is based on a
A lot of folks think if a recipe is French, it must be complicated. But that’s not the case here. The traditional recipe (which the French call Poulet aux Quarante Gousses d’Ail) starts with a whole chicken, cut into pieces. We chose to use chicken thighs and legs because they are easily available and affordable,
Lamb is an under-appreciated protein. Globally, it ranks a distant fourth in meat popularity (behind pork, chicken, and beef). But it’s a lovely, mellow-flavored meat many folks would appreciate if they tried it. And it’s the healthiest red meat, containing high levels of protein and vitamin B12. Lambs and sheep are the same animals. Lambs
Al pastor (from Spanish, “shepherd style“) is a traditional preparation of spit-grilled slices of pork. The dish originates in the Central Mexican region of Puebla and Mexico City. Today it is a common menu item found in taquerías throughout Mexico and the United States. The method of preparing and cooking al pastor is based on