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How To Cut Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash can be intimidating for some people because it is harder to get through. Watch these steps to see how to break it down. ... continue reading...


Knife Skills

5 Knife Recommendations under $50

Do you need expensive knives to be a badass in the kitchen? The good news is that you don't have to. Number one is learning technique and the knife comes second. Just like photography,. Sure, a good quality camera will help you get those exceptional photos, but it's also your skill in seeing and know how to get that great shot. I made a list for knife recommendations under $100, but there are some that don't want to make that kind of commitment right away - I get it. You don't need to ... continue reading...


Vegetables

Quick Braised Red Cabbage

Braised red cabbage makes a great side dish. It's typically associated with the Fall season and more hearty type of dishes, but I think it's tasty anytime! The truth is, I bought a whole head of cabbage, and shredded it as part of meal prep. I thought that it would be good to add to salads throughout the week. Well, that never actually happened because I forgot about it!  :-D It kept pretty well in the tupperware container...but it was on its last leg. Hence, why I thought it would be perfect to ... continue reading...


Knife Skills

How to Cut a “Brunoise” [Video]

How to cut a Brunoise A brunoise is a fine dice that should technically be 1/8th inch squares (don't worry, no one is actually measuring) and starts out as a Julienne cut. As with any dice, the technique is the same - you just make your cut a little tighter. Brunoise is a cut used as a garnish or food that won't be cooked. Please let me know if this helped you, and don't forget to share it too! ... continue reading...


Fish

Miso Ginger Sesame Salmon

I'll call it Miso Ginger Sesame Salmon, because quite frankly, I am never sure how to call a recipe to accurately describe how good it is! We went to San Diego California for a week. Travelling with kids is hard man! Not gonna lie -the start of our trip was super stressful, but it got better as the days went on. We went to visit a cousin's place while we were out there and she made the nicest dinner for us! She had grilled steak, a kale salad, fresh sautéed vegetables and this really good ... continue reading...


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