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
Winston Announces 2017 Award of Equipment to White Bear Lake Area Schools The 2017 Winston Equipment Grant Award was given to White Bear Lake Area Schools in Minnesota. This annual grant award program was established in partnership with the School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) to help deserving schools serve hot, nutritious meals to their students. Grant
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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
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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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
I had just finished planning a three-course vegan dinner for some visiting customers. My goal was to demonstrate CVap® versatility with contemporary applications and menu trends. I had decided on a menu that included the following: First Course – Southern fried chicken boa with kimchi Second Course – Moroccan grilled lamb loin with Tzatziki and
Certainly, cupcakes are getting more popular. Walking down the street and peering into the local cupcake shop, I often wonder, is that a sweet treat or a piece of edible artwork? Indeed, we can show you how to use your CVap® Cook and Hold or Retherm Oven to rival the cupcake shops! Cupcakes Cook and
