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Learn “how-to” execute a variety of cooking techniques like; how to caramelize onions, whip up a zippy vinaigrette or perfectly flakey pie crust.

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Pasta | Recipes

Fresh Pasta Dough

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Salads | Sauces and Condiments

Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Salads | Sauces and Condiments

Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Asian | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Salads | Sauces and Condiments

Miso Carrot Ginger Dressing

A paper towel lined baking tray with two different types of fried shallots.

Asian | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Sauces and Condiments

Crispy Fried Shallots (Two Methods)

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California Thanksgiving | Chicken and Turkey Recipes | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Soup

Holiday Turkey Stock

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Za’atar Spice (+ Za’atar Oil for Dipping and Drizzling)

A small glass jar filled with red pickled chilis.

Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Pickled Fresno Chilis

One large jar and one small jar of chicken stock on a white background.

Chicken and Turkey Recipes | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Soup

Homemade Chicken Stock

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30 Minutes or Less | Breakfast | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips

Soft Scrambled Eggs with Crème Fraîche and Chives

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments | Vegetables | Vegetarian

Marinated Roasted Peppers

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Sauces and Condiments

Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey

A mason jar filled with thinly sliced pickled shallots in bring with black peppercorns and mustard seeds.

Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Quick Pickled Shallots

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Healthy Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Zhoug (Spicy Green Hot Sauce)

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes

Three Ways to Make Buttermilk

a white oval baking dish filled with roasted garlic cloves, olive oil and rosemary

Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Oven-Roasted Garlic Confit

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

Cherry Tomato Confit

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments

The Best Spicy Mayo (Quick + Easy)

How to Build a Crudités Platter

Appetizers | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Vegetables

How to Build a Crudités Platter

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California Thanksgiving | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Dessert | Recipes

Perfect Flaky Pie Crust (Two Methods)

two bowls of Smooth and Creamy Homemade Hummus topped with olive oil and smoked paprika

Appetizers | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Healthy Recipes | Recipes | Sauces and Condiments | Vegetarian

Smooth and Creamy Homemade Hummus

A large bowl of dark brown, caramelized onions with wooden spatula and a bottle of olive oil

Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes

How to Caramelize Onions

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30 Minutes or Less | Appetizers | Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Recipes

How to Build a Charcuterie & Cheese Platter

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Culinary How-Tos, Cooking Techniques and Chef Tips | Salads

How-To Make a Perfect Vinaigrette

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