What is beef consomme (consommé)? Beef consomme (consommé) is not just a clarified beef stock or beef broth as some may define it. The word ‘consommé’ is translated from French as…
Appetizers & Sides
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What is the difference between beef stock and beef broth? This is one of the most common questions asked by novice home cooks. Even some experienced cooks seem to use…
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What is beef broth? Unlike beef stock which is made by simmering bones, vegetables and spices, beef broth is made by simmering meat, vegetables and spices. As a result beef…
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Borsch (also borscht or borshch) is a traditional Ukrainian soup that is hearty, satisfying and full of vitamins. The sweet and tart taste of borsch pleasantly tickles your taste buds…
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Cauliflower is always best served cooked rather than raw, and my favorite has been roasted cauliflower. I normally roast it with some olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and Parmesan cheese…
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In Texas, chili is all about meat and spices. This Texas chili recipe won’t disappoint. Large chunks of seared beef are seasoned with ancho and guajillo chiles which lend it…
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Garlic roasted potatoes is one of the easiest dishes to make, but to make them really good it helps to: pick the right potatoes, get the right spices and herbs,…
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While I am not new to Korean cooking, I initially found preparing bibimbap to be quite intimidating and even a little stressful. As I was learning to make this dish,…
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Italian inspired, this tomato, cucumber, and avocado salad is our favorite salad at the moment – we make it at least twice a week. Even during winter. I often hear…