Substitution Essentials: Monosodium Glutamate

MSG, that flavor enhancer that you either love or hate… Or should I say, that flavor...

Healthy Essentials: Fermentation Starter

This recipe helps you create a fermentation starter that can be used to create pickled veggies,...

South-of-the-Border Essentials: Amazing Taco Sauce

This sauce starts out mild, and you can increase the heat by the addition of some...

Brisket Essentials: Versatile BBQ and Mop Sauce

I have been using this BBQ sauce on brisket for over 20 years. The original recipe...

One Pot Essentials: Roasted Chicken & Veggies

This is an easy/peasy, throw-together recipe that is a snap to assemble, and tastes wonderful. Added...

DIY Essentials: Ponzu Sauce

If you like Asian food, and that ubiquitous bottle of soy sauce is not far from...

Spice Essentials: Ancho Chili Mix

This is a spicy version of a South-of-the-Border chili spice mix. It gets its heat from...

Sous Vide Essentials: Pineapple Shrimp over Rice

I made this yesterday out of bits-and-bobs I had around the kitchen, and everyone loved it....

Sous Vide Essentials: Buttery Sweet Potatoes

When cooking sweet potatoes sous vide, the starches convert into maltose, making them sweet and flavorful....

Flavoring Essentials: All About Wet Marinades

This recipe is all about wet marinades, and I am including my latest recipe that I...