Staging Asian-style wings was the perfect way to prepare a quick demo for local American Culinary Federation members. When you stage wings before frying, it shortens the cooking process and results in a juicier and tastier chicken wing. First, prepare your Asian-style marinade: 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 3/4 cup […]
In an Exploration of Egg, Part 1, we will explain the basics of cooking eggs. Eggs are one of the most ubiquitous ingredients in the culinary world. Historically, any chef worth their salt has claimed to be able to prepare eggs a hundred different ways. Some theories even maintain that the original toque was created
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One of the best things about CVap is having the ability to use it to handle precision cooking of center of the plate (COP) items without monitoring. You don’t even have to check on it. We got some beautiful Berkshire pork chops from Fossil Farms. They were brined in a 5% salt solution with honey
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Every pitmaster worth his or her salt knows that producing a proper beef brisket is something to be proud of. Between the fatty and the lean parts, there are special challenges. Smoke or cook it too long and the lean portion will dry out, but not long enough and the fat will be undercooked and
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Burger season is upon us. Here’s a delicious twist on burgers – made better with CVap® (of course). June is National Turkey Lovers’ Month. So what does that mean? That’s right – turkey burgers! But not just any turkey burgers – these burgers started with staging. No Dry Turkey Here First a question: is it
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May is National Barbecue Month! Nothing signifies the arrival of Summer like the rich flavor of barbecue. Recently we did BBQ a big crowd, and we had a blast doing it! We cooked 7- to 10-lb. Boston pork butts traditionally for about ten hours on a Good-One® smoker until they reached an internal temperature of 180°F.
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We wanted to share our Goat Cheese Tartlet recipe that takes full advantage of locally-available ingredients because Winston Foodservice celebrates the Farm to Table movement. The texture of these tartlets was so creamy and silky! What mother wouldn’t want to be treated to this delicious treat? Savory Basil Goat Cheese Tartlet with Heirloom Tomato and Honey
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I love food! And I mean all types of food. My absolute favorite style of cuisine is Hispanic – more specifically, Mexican, with its wealth of tradition and depth of flavors. What’s not to like? In fact, this year Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall back-to-back on May 5 and 6. Therefore, celebrate
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We tested two different methods for preparing corned beef brisket. One resulted in perfect shredding. On the other hand, the other was ideal for slicing. Typically, when you order a corned beef sandwich or a grilled Reuben, you’ll find that the beef is either shredded or sliced. We tested to determine the ideal settings for
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