Ian Knauer
techniques
Become a Better Cook
Here are two recipes to practice the theory of the fat-in-water emulsion (and arguably the greatest sauce on earth): mayonnaise.
techniques
Become a Better Cook
For those of you who want to become a better cook, there's no way to talk about salad dressing without covering one of the greatest mysteries of cooking (and of the world, really): emulsification!
techniques
Become a Better Cook
Last time we covered the basics of modern fire cooking (aka: grilling). Since it's still grilling season, let's focus on one of everyone's favorite all-American summer treats: THE HAMBURGER!
techniques
Become a Better Cook
We have been using the power of fire to cook food for a long, long time. But there are some simple ideas and techniques that will elevate your skills above our Cro-Magnon ancestors, at least culinarily.
techniques
The Right Way to Cook Green Veggies (and Simple Pasta Recipe)
Learn how to blanch and shock vegetables, then practice what you've learned by cooking a simple and delicious pasta recipe.
Recipes
Corn Panna Cotta with Dulce de Leche
Summer corn and rich dulce de leche star in this unusual spin on a classic panna cotta recipe.
Recipes
Tomato Tarte Tatin
Recipes
Zucchini-Pecan Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This pecan cake is hit with zucchini and a hearty dose of cream cheese frosting.
