Cooking Vocabulary and Notes (Brussels Sprouts)

Here’s how to build some charred- garlicy sprouts: v  Brussels Sprouts Start by cleaning the sprouts (removing the discolored core end) You could start the (boiling salted) blanching water at this time as well.  Remember to taste the water for salt level. Cut an ‘x’ into the core of each sprout so that the core [...]

Cooking Vocabulary and Notes (Risotto)-

v  Risotto 101 – Risotto is a method for cooking rice (or other grains / starches) and  there are a few simple steps, with lots of possible variations. Step One:  Sweat the aromatics (onion, garlic, leeks, etc.) until translucent.  I use about half an onion for each cup of rice. Step Two:  Set the cooking [...]