Tag: New York City
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New Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Crinkle Cookies
Over the past few weeks, all I seem to think about when developing recipes are new cookies! But who doesn’t love cookies? Especially the super soft and super decadent ones that go great with a cup of coffee or ice cold glass of milk. So here’s my recipe for chocolate espresso crinkle cookies that fit…
Amanda Neal
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Cereal Softies
Have you ever tried to bake a batch of cookies last minute and realize you were missing some essential ingredients? Just the other day this happened to me when I wanted to make a batch. Then I got to thinking, what do I always have in my pantry that would fit perfectly in a cookie? Then…
Amanda Neal
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How To: Julienne a Carrot
I’ll never forget the first lesson we learned on the very first day of culinary school. It was basic knife skills or taillage in French. Taillage is the method of achieving even knife cuts. All professional chefs must master their knife skills to be successful, but perfecting knife cuts is just as important for home…
Amanda Neal
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How To: Store Fresh Herbs
There is something special about fresh herbs within a made-from-scratch recipe. Fresh herbs straight from the market are bright and aromatic, and add to a dish in many ways. Buying these herbs can get pricey, so it’s critical to learn how to keep your herbs fresher for longer. Some herbs are more tender while others…
Amanda Neal
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How To: Poach an Egg
Now that you know how to boil an egg, it’s time to learn how to poach an egg! A soft boiled egg and a poached egg are similar in that they are both cooked in water, and the white has set and yolk is still runny. However, they are different because a poached egg is…
Amanda Neal
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End-of-Summer Salads
Labor day weekend; a sure sign that summer is coming to a close and fall is right around the corner. Now don’t get me wrong, fall is packed with some wonderful things. Fall is a season of college football, falling leaves, crisp air and hearty root vegetables. But it’s hard to believe that the beautiful…
Amanda Neal
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The Macaron
A macaron is a dainty, cream-filled sandwich cookie from France that is taking the pastry industry by storm. This versatile cookie is the perfect base for hundreds of unique flavor combinations, and is simply made from sugar, egg whites and almond flour. Be careful not to confuse a macaron with a macaroon (a pillowy mound made of sugar,…
Amanda Neal
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Tips for a Tidy Kitchen
A tidy kitchen means an organized kitchen, but achieving organization can seem daunting. Knowing some easy tips and tricks to organize and de-clutter will help your kitchen go from messy to orderly. Store Items by Use – Kitchen items that are used most frequently should be stored in a place you can easily reach. Some…
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Dream Big
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been searching around for a new job. I applied to many opportunities within the restaurant industry, including caterers, restaurants, and even corporate offices. I’ve loved working in the New York restaurant scene and wanted to continue on this path, so kitchen trails seemed like the best place to start. After about…
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Knife Fight
This past winter, my Executive Chef from Pig and Khao had the opportunity to compete on Knife Fight, a cooking competition that is totally badass. The chef’s are given three ingredients and a hour to cook at least two dishes. What makes Knife Fight so much fun is that other than the guidelines I just…
Amanda Neal
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