Clearly, barbecue is very hot right now! We follow two websites for great information about BBQ and food techniques. Undoubtedly, the best resource for BBQ is Amazing Ribs. Likewise, for technique (especially sous vide), it’s Chef Steps. While browsing Chef Steps we found a method for “Apartment Ribs.” Basically, the ribs are salted, bagged, and […]
Focaccia bread (Italian pronunciation: [foˈkattʃa]) is one of the most versatile breads. The bread can be baked thick or thin, and the endless array of topping choices compounds flavors in complex ways. Focaccia can be used in many ways, including as a pizza base, sandwich bread, or even as a cake. Some folks are unaware
When you were a kid in school, you probably didn’t give much thought to learning about your future career from the lunchroom. I’d be willing to bet that your school district didn’t have a culinary program either, or street tacos at school. Times have changed. Students line up to try the street tacos. This is
Can we make tempered chocolate in a CVap® Cook and Hold Oven? We love chocolate, and it got us thinking: What a fun experiment to play with! Tempering Chocolate There are many ways to temper chocolate, some more involved than others. No matter which method you choose, precision temperature is of the utmost importance. Whether you use
The Cuban sandwich has made its way onto menus across the country. It’s an iconic Florida favorite, with its origins in Cuban culture. Here is a simple version, with some added ingredients. We’ve added herbs to the marinade, which is optional. When you order a Cuban sandwich, the meat can be dry and overcooked. Let’s
With a side dish like Tantalizing and Tasty Ranchero Beans from a district like Brantley County Schools in Georgia, you can’t go wrong. There’s been a lot of talk about school nutrition, and what’s being served in cafeterias around the country. The best way to find out what’s being plated in K-12 is to actually
Staged Scallops These staged scallops are consistently out of this world! CVap ovens let you hold scallops, without overcooking, until an order comes in. A quick two minutes in a pan to finish them, and they’re ready for the table! If CVap can cook a delicate food like scallops to perfection every time, imagine what
Ossobuco (pronounced os-oh-boo-koh) is a Milanese specialty of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine, and broth. It is often garnished with gremolata and traditionally served with risotto alla Milanese. Ossobuco or osso buco is Italian for “bone with a hole” (osso bone, buco hole). It’s a reference to the marrow hole at the center
Traditionally, most cooks use various types of steamers or specialized cookers to prepare rice. A customer asked if you could cook it in a CVap Cook and Hold Oven. The answer is yes. Rice Brings Challenges The challenge with preparing rice in traditional ovens is water calibration. Too much water and the rice is too sticky
