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By Danilo Alfaro, About.com Guide since 2008

Food Mill Created: Sunday, March 27, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
What is a Food Mill? In the culinary arts, a food mill is a device used for grinding or pureeing foods into ... Read the definition of Food Mill.
Garbanzos Created: Monday, March 28, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
What are Garbanzos? In the culinary arts, garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have numerous uses, including ... Read more about Garbanzos.
Béchamel Created: Friday, December 28, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Béchamel is a standard white sauce made from milk and roux. One of the five "leading sauces" of classical cuisine, béchamel is the starting point for other classic sauces such as the ...
Chives Created: Thursday, January 20, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What are Chives? In the culinary arts, chives are an herb, related to onions and garlic, chives have long green stems and ... Read more about Chives.
How to Separate Eggs Video Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A great way to be healthy is to eat egg whites. Learn the easiest way to separate yolk from the egg white, hassle-free.
How to Use a Meat Thermometer Video Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Cooking meat at the correct temperature can be simplified by using a meat thermometer. Learn how to properly use one, by following these simple steps.
How to Use an Instant-Read Thermometer Video Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
An instant read thermometer is a great tool to check the progress of your meat. Learn what an instant-read thermometer is, and how to properly use one, for your next dish.
What Is a Brunoise Knife Cut? Video Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Although seemingly tedious, a brunoise cut is a perfect addition to any meal, particularly one that involves vegetables. Learn this technique with a few easy tips.
What Is a Julienne Knife Cut? Video Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Performing a Julienne cut can be tricky, but with a little practice, this technique can be perfected. Learn how to achieve this knife skill, with these simple tips.
What Is a Matchstick Knife Cut? Video Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Matchstick cuts will give your meal a professional look, keeping everything looking neat and uniform. Sharpen your knife skills, and lean how to achieve this easy technique.
What Is a Batonnet Knife Cut? Video Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Although it may seem difficult, performing a Batonnet cut isn't as difficult as it may seem. Learn how to perfect this technique, and hone your knife skills.
What Is a Large Dice Knife Cut? Video Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Creating the perfect dice cut for your meals, is simple, and a great way to give your dishes a polished look. Learn how to create the perfect dice cut.
Butterscotch Pudding Recipe Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
This butterscotch pudding is another easy variation on the basic pudding recipe. We make it with brown sugar, pure vanilla extract and whole butter.
Chocolate Pudding Recipe Created: Friday, April 26, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
This chocolate pudding recipe is easy to make and it's rich and smooth and creamy. You can easily modify the recipe to make vanilla pudding or butterscotch pudding.
New York Cheesecake Recipe Created: Monday, September 24, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
New York cheesecake should be rich, smooth and creamy with a dense, decadent consistency. The way we bake it ensures this New York cheesecake recipe turns out just right.
Creme Brulee Recipe Created: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
This classic creme brulee recipe is simple to make, with only eggs, cream and sugar. Try this easy creme brulee recipe.
How to Make Frosting Created: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Buttercream frosting is one of the most simple kinds of frosting for cakes or cupcakes, and it's surprisingly easy to make. Learn how to make frosting.
What is Eggs Benedict? Created: Friday, March 29, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish featuring poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce, although these days there are many variations on the basic recipe.
How To Poach Fish Created: Saturday, February 06, 2010 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Poached fish is a simple and delicious dish that can be prepared quickly and easily. Learn how to poach fish.
Eggs Benedict Recipe Created: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Eggs Benedict is a brunch classic that is easier to make than you might guess. Seriously, making the Hollandaise is pretty simple, and poaching the eggs is a snap.
English Muffins Recipe Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
You can cook these tasty English muffins on a griddle or even a cast-iron skillet, and they're delicious, warm and yeasty, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Mornay Sauce Recipe Created: Friday, January 29, 2010 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
The Mornay Sauce is a classic cheese sauce for vegetables made by enriching a standard Bechamel sauce with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese.
Instant-Read Thermometer Created: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
So named because it gives a temperature reading very quickly, an instant-read thermometer is an essential tool for any practitioner of the culinary arts.
Basic Pizza Dough Recipe Created: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
This basic pizza dough recipe is enough to make three small pizzas, and you can prepare it using a food processor or stand mixer. It's an easy pizza dough recipe.
Corned Beef Hash Recipe Created: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013
If you've never made your own corned beef hash, check out this easy corned beef hash recipe. It's so much better than corn beef hash from a can.
Danilo's Corned Beef Sandwich Created: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013
Corned beef on rye with Russian dressing and cole slaw is easily the most delicious sandwich ever created.
Facts About Sodium Nitrate and Sodium Nitrite Created: Monday, June 01, 2009 Updated: Sunday, March 03, 2013
Nitrates and nitrites are widely used in preserving meats. And while nitrates are commonly thought to be bad for you, that's not the case at all. In fact, it's the exact opposite.
Liaison Created: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Updated: Saturday, March 02, 2013
In the culinary arts, a liaison is a mixture of egg yolks and heavy cream that is used to thicken a sauce.
Allemande Sauce Recipe Created: Saturday, January 09, 2010 Updated: Saturday, March 02, 2013
The Allemande Sauce (also called German Sauce) is a finished sauce made by thickening a veal velouté sauce with a mixture of egg yolks and heavy cream.
The Mother Sauces Created: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 02, 2013
What are the mother sauces? There are five mother sauces in the culinary arts from which all other sauces are made. Learn to make mother sauces.
Pan Sauce Recipe Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
This simple pan sauce recipe is perfect for chicken, pork chops, or even steak, and you can make it in about five minutes.
How to Cook Pork Chops Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The perfect pork chop is an inch thick, seared on the stovetop to a lovely golden brown, then finished in the oven. Learn how to cook pork chops.

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