Curly, crinkle, waffle, steak, shoestring, straight-cut. When Chowhound ranked thirteen varieties of frozen fries, the lineup included at least one offering from each of these iconic french fry shapes. Yet…
Chocolate ganache is a vital, all-purpose element to any baker’s repertoire. Despite a short ingredient list of just cream and chocolate, the perfect chocolate ganache requires certain parameters. In an…
Canada’s relationship to its regional fare is evident in the country’s iconography. The world’s largest maple syrup producer, Canada punctuates its national flag with a pronged, bright red maple leaf. Next…
You not be able to place the exact movie, but you know the scene. A man walks into a bar, tie loosened, hat askew, a weary look on his face,…
Maybe it’s the giant, fresh-never-frozen steaks done up with that signature blend of salt, pepper, sugar, and paprika; maybe it’s the rolls with cinnamon butter. Whatever the siren song of…
Literally translated from Farsi as “bottom of the pot,” tahdig is the most delicious and coveted part of many Persian rice dishes, from a simple chelow to ingredient-rich polos. To…
Most people consume the least amount of protein during breakfast, meaning more people are eating protein at the end of the day than at the beginning—isn’t this counterintuitive? We’re expending energy…
Some careers seem entirely fueled by coffee — think long-haul freight drivers, morning news producers, and PhD candidates, just to name a few. You’d think a busy chef and restaurateur…
If you love complex and sophisticated beverages — both alcoholic and zero proof — chances are you’ve had your share of encounters with bitters. Aromatic and complex in flavor, bitters…
The beauty of French cuisine is that with a few simple techniques, it makes extraordinary dishes out of everyday ingredients, and this savory chicken and mushroom crepe recipe is no exception. These…