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How to Cook Tofu Like the Pros: Dry-fry and Marinate Method
by Melissa Ray Davis
If you are a vegetarian, you know it well--tofu disaster, slimy tofu dishes where the tofu has disintegrated into a flavorless mush. How do restaurants do it? My special method uses dry-frying and marinating, resulting in firm, flavorful tofu that leaves even meat-eaters impressed. published 14 months ago
How to Make Mashed Potatoes with Toasted Garlic: Recipe, Tips, and Tricks
by Melissa Ray Davis
A recipe for such a simple dish as mashed potatoes? Absolutely. A few slight deviations in preparation make the difference between an incredible, flavorful concoction and a bland, watery disaster. Try these tricks next time you make mashed potatoes and taste the difference. published 13 months ago
Gourmet Omelette Recipe with Tips and Tricks
by Melissa Ray Davis
There are many techniques that can emphasize certain delicious qualities in an omelette. In this article, I will give you a basic recipe for an incredible omelette as well as tips to improve and change the taste and texture of your omelette. published 13 months ago
The Perfect Steak, Pt. 2: How to Cook a Steak
by Melissa Ray Davis
Morgan Davis has been perfecting his steak selection and cooking technique for a decade, and he spent over a year working at a high-end steak and chop house, Il Paradiso, in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. In this interview, part two of two, Morgan discusses how to cook a perfect steak. published 12 months ago
Extraordinary Homemade Whipped Cream: Recipes, Tips & Tricks
by Melissa Ray Davis
Why buy canned whipped cream when it's so easy to make at home? Here are some tips and tricks to make your whipped cream exceptional. You certainly can't find fresh mint leaf whipped cream or whipped cream infused with Godiva Original Chocolate Liqueur and cocoa powder in a can! published 12 months ago
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
by Melissa Ray Davis
Delicious tart strawberries over old-fashioned shortcake like Grandma used to make, topped with homemade whipped cream. This dessert makes a wonderful spring and summer treat that will have you wishing that strawberries were in season all year round! published 14 months ago
Grilled Pork Roast: An Impressive but Easy Dinner Party
by Melissa Ray Davis
Roasting a small, pre-marinated pork roast on the grill makes a delicious meal with surprisingly little effort. Add seasonal veggies and serve with salad for a simple dinner party. published 13 months ago
Southern Pecan Pie Recipe
by Melissa Ray Davis
Pecans are uniquely American, and pecan pie is a well-loved Southern tradition. This recipe preserves the old-fashioned simple sweet and nutty flavor of traditional Southern pecan pie and teaches the tricks we have learned to make the pie set properly and the texture just perfect. If you haven't ever had pecan pie, you are in for a treat! published 12 months ago
Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe
by Melissa Ray Davis
If you are a fan of asparagus, you will love this simple but flavorful recipe using a savory marinade and brown garlic sauce. published 14 months ago
Perfect Pie Crust Recipe, or How to Make Pie Crust
by Melissa Ray Davis
The art of making a pie crust can be a very delicate affair. This well-tested recipe is very detailed and thoroughly explained for beginners with little experience, but also offers fine-tuned pie crust techniques for the experienced baker as well. published 12 months ago










