Posts Tagged ‘how to’

How to Make Enchiladas

Posted April 28th, 2013 by bevcooks

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How to Make Enchiladas
Barba-GET IN MY FACE-coa. Before I created this here Barbacoa Enchiladas recipe, I found myself all, "wait, what IS barbacoa?" So, I looked it up, and it appears that in different regions of the world (and beyond) it's technically "cow's head." Um, okay. And then I read on to find out that it also means "to barbecue." Oh, okay! So wait, do I barbecue the cow's head? And will this hurt? So, I went to my butcher and asked him, "what the wonk-a-... Read More ›
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How to Use a Springform Pan

Posted April 5th, 2013 by macheesmo

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How to Use a Springform Pan
When it comes to kitchen gadgets, I consider myself a bit of a minimalist. I don’t like pieces of equipment that are single purpose or do the same thing that a knife can do (see: Banana slicer). You might think that a springform pan falls into this category, but I use mine all of the time and find it to be very important in my kitchen arsenal. It just does things that no other pan can do! For starters, it lets you make really good cheese... Read More ›
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How to Roast Beets

Posted February 21st, 2013 by Jackiefo

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How to Roast Beets
I’m not going to lie; beets are scary looking. They’re not particularly pretty or friendly or welcoming. But there is magic inside, I promise you that! When you roast these weird veggies, they turn out all sweet and caramelized and have a beautiful deep red color. They just need a little TLC! Here’s how to break your fear of beets with a few easy steps.   Step 1: Wash the beets, like you’d scrub a potato before baking.... Read More ›
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How to Make Pork Belly

Posted February 15th, 2013 by TheFoodinmyBeard

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How to Make Pork Belly
There are a few ways to make crispy pork belly strips like this, but most of them involve lots of steps. There is marinating, slow cooking, pressing overnight, slicing, and then pan-frying. My version is simple: Cut, bake, eat! The eating it step is the best of all the steps, because this Crispy Pork Belly is amazing! I usually end up eating most of it straight out of the pan, but if you are able to save some, try it in these Pork Belly... Read More ›
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How to Roast a Red Pepper

Posted February 6th, 2013 by bevcooks

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How to Roast a Red Pepper
You know how some people like to go kayaking? And other people like to hike? And others might like to go camping in the wilderness? While others enjoy to knit and crochet in the comfort of their homes? And other people might like taking up new languages to learn, while others concentrate on interior decorating? And you know how some people might like to scuba dive? And others might just enjoy an easy game of tennis? You know? Well, I love roa... Read More ›
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How to Make Slow Cooker Carnitas

Posted January 27th, 2013 by TheFoodinmyBeard

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How to Make Slow Cooker Carnitas
After running a burrito shop for the past 6 months, I have become really familiar with carnitas. And I mean really familiar. I eat it every day, I can cook it with my eyes closed, and I know the flavors by heart. I dream carnitas! The key to carnitas is not only the garlicky, spicy, citrus marinade, but also the fact that it’s slow roasted in its own fat, almost like duck confit. The result is the most tender, succulent meat you can imagine... Read More ›
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How to Make Grits

Posted January 20th, 2013 by macheesmo

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How to Make Grits
The Super Bowl is right around the corner! Most people might be interested in appetizer recipes, but I thought it would be fun to make something more substantial. Not only is my Cajun Pork and Grits recipe inspired by the home of the Super Bowl this year (New Orleans), but it also gives a good opportunity to review how to make grits the right way. Grits are nothing fancy. In fact, they are about as simple as you can get. They are just grou... Read More ›
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How to Make a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Spread

Posted November 10th, 2012 by tbspnate

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How to Make a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Spread
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a turkey to get down on Turkey Day. An oversized turkey is often the centerpiece for any Thanksgiving meal, but the bird can often end up dry and flavorless. And what about vegetarian friends? Here's a balanced, flavorful, vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner that will make everyone forget about dry breast meat and greasy bits of thigh. For the Thanksgiving Entrée Your guests' eyes will go straight to... Read More ›
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How to Brew Beer

Posted October 6th, 2012 by tbspnate

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How to Brew Beer
Homebrewing is a growing trend in the U.S. as people discover how simple and rewarding the process can be. The growing number of homebrewing devotees will tell you that making your own beer isn't as daunting as it sounds, and often yields some pretty tasty microbrews. The following is a brief rundown on the basics of the homebrewing process. If you want to hop (pun intended) on the bandwagon of brewing at home, it's a good idea to do some re... Read More ›
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How to Make Pumpkin Lattes

Posted September 28th, 2012 by bakedbree

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How to Make Pumpkin Lattes
As soon as we say goodbye to summer, the Facebook statuses and Twitter feeds start to blow up about the joys of Pumpkin Spice Lattes from a certain famous coffee shop. The arrival of this drink means fall is a comin’. I look forward to this, as fall is my absolute favorite time of year. Fall seems to come around earlier and earlier. Truth be told, I had to instill a new rule this year because it just seemed wrong to drink a fall beverage wh... Read More ›
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