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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Potato Kugel

Which method yields the crispiest crust, baking in a glass dish or in disposable aluminum

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Freezing Challah

So what’s the best way to prep your challah for the freezer?

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Kneading Ground Beef

There are many ways to get great burgers, the refrain I constantly hear and read about implores us not to knead, but I wonder if that’s valid.

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Tuesday, July 05, 2022

Oven-fried Chicken

There are days when baking schnitzel is more practical and sensible

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Tuesday, June 07, 2022

Frozen Cookie Dough

I usually bake it straight from the freezer but was wondering if thawing it first would be beneficial

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Apple Compote

With the endless varieties of apples at the grocery store, I wondered if using whatever apples I had in the fridge is a convenient and ideal default.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Pulled Beef

Let’s explore how second-cut brisket (the default) does against kolichel.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Orange Bundt Cake

For me, taking out my mixer requires a very compelling reason. Does a Bundt cake count as one?

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The Clearest Chicken Soup

But what about skimming the foam as it bubbles to the surface? Can we ignore the task, or will it compromise the clear broth we’re after?

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Oil vs. Margarine

I am all for optimal nutrition, but sometimes we want the best version of dessert because that’s what it was meant to be and we shouldn’t get in the way.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Drain That Oil