Brandy is a commonly used ingredient when preparing a wide range of recipes. However, despite brandy's efficiency in adding the much-needed edge to meals, it isn't recommended when preparing meals...
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Buckwheat flour can be hard to find, however. Even with gluten allergies more front and center than they ever have been, it can still be difficult to find alternatives to traditional flour. If you...
As a long-time southern cook, I’ve been making gravy for at least 65 years and have always used flour, either plain or self-rising, to thicken it. But, over the years, I discovered many different...
I was recently given a recipe by a friend that called for sweet basil. I was embarrassed to have never heard of it and wondered if regular basil would work. So I did some research on the topic and...
A simple wet or dry brine can go a long way when it comes to your chicken’s flavor and juiciness. But how do you make a brine, and when should you brine your chicken before cooking? You should...
I am without a doubt the world’s biggest fan of chocolate, bar none. There may be those who like chocolate as well as I do, but none who like it better. That being said, I have made...