An essential guide to the most popular types of potatoes. Learn the differences and uses to make the right choice for preparation and cooking in recipes.| Jessica Gavin
Learn two simple methods for how to roast garlic in the oven and pan-roasting over the stovetop! Easily add flavor to your dishes by transforming raw, pungent and spicy garlic cloves into a caramelized spreadable paste for a variety of uses. Garlic is an underappreciated culinary gift. Not only does it ward off vampires, this herb, which is part of the Allium genus related to plants like onions, leeks, and chives, can instantly add a burst of flavor and aroma to any dish with just a few chop...| Jessica Gavin
The Maillard reaction is responsible for developing colors and flavors. It makes food taste better! Learn the science behind this essential chemical reaction and how it applies to cooking. The Maillard reaction-- you want it to happen when cooking, and here's why. This highly desired culinary process creates hundreds of new flavor and aroma compounds with the application of heat. The chemical reaction is the visible color change to a stunning golden brown hue on the surface of foods. The res...| Jessica Gavin
Learn how to mince garlic cloves with this easy step-by-step guide. I’ll show you the simple technique of peeling and breaking them down into a fine consistency for a variety of uses. Mincing garlic into fine, uniform pieces maximizes its surface area, allowing for even distribution and infusion of flavor in the dish. Rupturing garlic cell walls releases an amino acid that reacts with alliinase to produce allicin, which gives garlic its characteristic bite and odor. Mince garlic right befor...| Jessica Gavin
Enjoy a delicious asparagus stuffed chicken breast filled with salty prosciutto and melty provolone cheese! It's the perfect low-carb meal that will satisfy your hunger. Stuffing chicken breast with asparagus helps retain moisture during baking, ensuring the meat stays juicy and tender. The high heat of baking promotes the Maillard reaction on the chicken's surface, creating a flavorful, golden-brown crust that contrasts with the tender asparagus inside. Asparagus adds a fresh, slightly crunc...| Jessica Gavin