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What is a Jelly Roll Pan?
Does your recipe call for a "jelly roll pan," but you aren't sure what that is?
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Chicago's First Fine Chocolate Show
Even for someone who works in a kitchen, there is something amazing about a food show. That's why I loved celebrating my birthday at Chicago's First Fine Chocolate Show dedicated to the chocolate ...
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How Do You Roast Hatch Chiles?
From our Ask the Chef series: how do you roast Hatch Chiles? They have a limited late-summer season, so the time to get your Hatch chiles is now!
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Is There a Universal Pickling Recipe?
Is there a universal pickling recipe for a medley of veggies? Our chef explains that different veggies have different acidity and require different amounts of salt and or vinegar for safe preservation.
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Can I Freeze Previously Frozen Food?
Another in our Ask the Chef series: Can chicken, brats and pork chops, once cooked, be refrozen again?
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Ale Brined Roasted Turkey
Looking for Guy Fieri's Ale-Brined Turkey Sandwich recipe?
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How Do You Make Sure Lasagna is Not Watery?
From our Ask the Chef series: How do you make stiff, chunky Lasagna? My mom always makes soupy lasagna; it falls off your fork. Maybe she needs to stick it in the fridge over night?
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How Do You Use Canned Oysters?
From our Ask the Chef series: I live where fresh oysters are not available. We must rely on canned ones. As a result, I have not made oyster stew for 30 years. Can you answer ...
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How Much Prime Rib Should I Buy?
From our Ask the Chef series: How much prime rib should I buy for two people?
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How Do I Store Cream Puff Shells?
Another in our Ask the Chef series: How do I store cream puff shells without them becoming too soft?
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How Do I Prepare Meatloaf to Freeze?
Another in our Ask the Chef series: I found out a friend loves meatloaf, so I would like to make some small meatloaves and freeze them so they would have meal ready when they want ...
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How Long Can You Keep Turkey in Brine?
From our Ask the Chef series: How long can you keep turkey in the brine?
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Can You Freeze Recipes That Contain Sour Cream?
From our Ask the Chef series: Can you freeze recipes that contain sour cream such as a potato casserole that also includes cheddar cheese and cream of chicken soup?
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If You Put a Frozen Turkey in Brine will it Thaw Faster?
From our Ask the Chef series: If you put a frozen turkey in a brine could it thaw faster?
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Should I Cook with EVOO, or Regular Olive Oil?
Another in our Ask the Chef series: I've always heard that using extra virgin olive oil to cook with is not only a waste of money but regular olive oil reacts better to heat ...
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Cheesecake of the Month: November
The key to this decadent dessert is a fabulous caramel sauce from Michael Recchiuti.
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Cheesecake of the Month: October
Our Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Sauce brings a delicious twist to your fall holiday table.