CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST
Photo: Love+Craft Kitchen (Unbaked crust) When I first heard of cauliflower pizza crust, I was curious yet not convinced it would pass muster. Could riced cauliflower, herbs and cheese truly be a satisfying substitute for freshly-baked pizza dough? Turns out it...
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FEATURE: EASY WHITE WINE SAUCE
photo: iStock/537116425 Adding a complimentary sauce to a dish elevates it from plain to delightful in no time flat! Sauces have long played a critical role in cuisine and they are one aspect of culinary training that remains a strong focus. From French tradition,...
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CHICKEN with WHITE WINE-MUSHROOM SAUCE
Photo: iStock/618317630 This rustic dish is one of my favorites. I use coconut milk instead of heavy cream, which adds a unique richness to the sauce, and thyme to increase the aromatics. I also leave out traditionally used flour to make it gluten-free. If a thicker...
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BRAISING
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen Braising is a terrific slow cooking process for transforming a tougher, oftentimes cheaper, cut of meat into fall-apart tender goodness. Gently simmering the meat in liquid allows it to tenderized while rich flavors develop. Braising can be...
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FISH EN PAPILLOTE with BLOOD ORANGE
Photo: Love + Craft Kitchen “Fish en Papillote,” or fish curled or wrapped in paper, sounds complicated and a bit mysterious but is actually quite easy to do. All of the ingredients are assembled into paper packets, then baked at a medium-high heat so that they...
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5 BASIC KNIFE SAFETY TIPS
Knife safety is critical in any home or commercial kitchen. Here are 5 basic safety tips to keep in mind when using knives. Keep your knives sharp. A sharp knife not only works better but is also safer to use as dull knives can slip while cutting. Use a knife...
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SEASONAL FEATURE – CITRUS FRUIT
photo: iStock/510082266 “When life hands you lemons...” by all means, make and enjoy lemonade, lemon cheesecake, lemon chicken..! Tangy, bright and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, citrus is a natural and welcome “pick-me-up” during the winter months....
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MIXED GREENS and CITRUS SALAD with GRAPEFRUIT-THYME VINAIGRETTE
photo:Love+Craft Kitchen Create a welcome burst of citrus sunshine with this light and flavorful salad! Choose any mixed greens for your liking and feel free to substitute almonds for the pistachios. Instructions for roasting beets follows the salad recipe, but if...
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SEASONAL FEATURE: LAVENDER
Photo: Love+Craft Kitchen What is lavender? Lavender is an herb with a long history of use dating back to Greek and Roman times. There are several different varieties available – some grown for commercial use and others for culinary use. Most people are familiar...
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5 QUICK AND EASY HORS D’OEUVRES
photo: Love+Craft Kitchen When time is at a premium, having an easy hors d’oeuvre or two at the ready is essential. These ideas use items purchased at a favorite deli or market to make tasty snacks that require only a bit of measuring and mixing, no cooking. When...
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