Cooking Techniques
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Homemade Bagels
Chef Andrew’s recipe makes 4-6 bagels and requires basic pantry ingredients. Use a bread machine for easy preparation or follow the alternative method for kneading by hand.
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Homemade Crème Fraîche
A simple recipe by Chef Andrew for making homemade buttermilk using heavy cream and buttermilk with active cultures.
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Béchamel Sauce
This classic mother sauce recipe makes 4 cups. Prepare a roux, mix with boiled milk, and season with salt, white pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Can be refrigerated for a week.
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Mexican Crema
This classic recipe for homemade Mexican crema is perfect for adding a tangy touch to hot dishes, soups, and spicy foods.
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Sopes
This classic masa harina recipe yields six servings of thick, homemade sopes (so-payz). They can be prepared in advance and paired with a variety of dishes, adding an authentic touch to any Mexican meal.
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Improvised Indoor Smoker
To smoke food indoors, line a pot with foil and add wood chips. Place a steamer insert on top, add food, cover tightly, and heat on high, then reduce to medium. Smoke until desired doneness, then finish in the oven if needed.
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Andrew’s Amazing Popovers
This recipe by Chef Andrew yields 12 popovers. The ingredients include flour, salt, eggs, half & half, and butter. Directions involve preheating the oven, mixing the batter, preparing the popover cups, and baking. Chef’s notes warn against opening the oven until the popovers are done.
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Fresh French Baguette
This recipe by Chef Andrew makes 2 golden brown baguettes. The dough is prepared in a bread machine or manually, then shaped into loaves and baked.
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