Gourmet Cooking Techniques

Sweet corn on the cob is everywhere now. Buy local corn for peak flavor. Dress it up with Southwest composed butter or zip it off the cob for seasonal, one-dish dinners.

Aug 20, 2009 - Jacqueline Church

Butchery is experiencing a renaissance these days. With the recession digging in its heels, the trend could not have come at a better time. Reach back for a recipe.

Aug 2, 2009 - Jacqueline Church

"Good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts." So said James Beard. Who are we to argue? Even the ancients knew the power of good butter sauce. Now, so can you.

Mar 28, 2009 - Jacqueline Church

Cheese spread or Fromage Fort is the perfect way to use up odd bits of cheese. Here's a recipe. Protect your investment by preserving cheese in Formaticum cheese paper.

Mar 20, 2009 - Jacqueline Church

January is National Soup Month. Tiny meatballs, hearty greens, beans combine in rustic family soup. Or, join the fancy Risotto event at the Italian Culinary Academy.

Jan 14, 2009 - Jacqueline Church

Curing is an old and trusted technique of preserving fish. Salmon, beloved in many cultures and the making of gravlax, or a variation, is easier than you think.

Jun 5, 2008 - Jacqueline Church

Three seafood choices healthy for you, healthy for our oceans. Show your culinary flair with these delicious recipes. Elegant and Easy.

May 12, 2008 - Jacqueline Church

Easy and economical. Braising is a wet-roasting technique that produces unctuous meals from humble ingredients.

Jan 4, 2008 - Jacqueline Church

Baking or roasting fish in salt is as old as, well, salt. The technique is dramatic in presentation as well as results. Yes, do try this at home.

Dec 6, 2007 - Jacqueline Church