What is deep frying? This technique has been called deep fat frying, frying, deep oil frying and other names and is the cooking method of submerging food in very hot oil, 350-357 degrees F. The oil quickly cooks the outer layer of the submerged food, sealing the center and resulting in a moist interior and…
The kitchen has always been a major area of fellowship in the house, a center for love, warmth and joy. However, it is also the room with the most hazards and risks. Most of these issues come from poor design, poor ergonomics, or lack of attention and planning. Shelves too high or too low, high…
Interview with Chef Tim Gallaway On Thursday September 2nd I had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Timothy Gallaway. We discussed food, cooking and “wrapping it up”. Tim was the youngest of 3 brothers, all of whom had daily chores. His included cooking, whereas his brothers set the table and did dishes. So he has early…
A little package with great big flavor Every time I cook, I learn something new. Early on in my cooking career I would carefully peel the husk from garlic cloves, which would take lots of time. Since I love garlic and when a dish called for multiple cloves, it seemed I spent an inordinate amount…
China Poblano: A fascinating Mix of Mexican and Asian Wrapped Cuisines. Every year I attend a medical meeting in Las Vegas, a City I would not ordinarily travel to, but the meeting has been important from a medical perspective. However, for all the negatives I may see in Las Vegas, the food is stellar. There…
Jalapeno poppers are a classic “bar food”, but certainly provide a wonderful Tailgate Party food. Easy to hold in one hand and delicious. This recipe is my take on this old classic. Deep frying them coated in Panko crumbs adds a wonderful savor to this dish.
Tailgating is a uniquely US phenomena, that has also spread to Canada. As Wikipedia states, it is a “social event” that occurs around the tailgate of a motor vehicle. Frequently occurring at sporting events and involves “consuming alcoholic beverages”. These are “non commercial” events and a gathering of friends. Originally it focused on the grilling…
Aperol is an Italian bitters apéritif made of gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, among other ingredients. It has a vibrant orange hue. Its name comes from the Italian slang word for aperitivo, which is apero. Prosecco is an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and…
Home-made French Onion Dip is well worth the effort. It is delicious and will work with home-made potato chips, vegetable sticks, baguette, or other chips.
I love a good garlic dip, frankly I love all things garlic! This dip works well with potato chips, pretzels, baguettes and just about any other type of chip or crackers. You can use sliced vegetables as well. It is unfortunate that so many grocery stores sell poor garlic, small heads with small cloves that…