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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 2 years ago

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dry-fried and marinated tofu, ready to be added to a stir-fry88

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 2 years ago

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red pepper, onion, parsley, and cheese omelette with sour cream87

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 2 years ago

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Brunswick stew with buttered sourdough toast82

Brunswick Stew Recipe

by Melissa Ray Davis

This rich, hearty stew has a very unique sweet flavor thanks to its tomato and barbecue sauce base. It is best if left simmering for the better part of an afternoon so that all of its strong flavors have a chance to mix with each other. published 18 months ago

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vegetarian mushroom stroganoff81

Mushroom Vegetarian Stroganoff Recipe

by Melissa Ray Davis

In this dish, the strong flavor of abundant mushrooms is tempered by the creamy white sauce coating a profusion of egg noodles. This is an extremely simple recipe because it uses a pre-made soup base for the sauce. If you love mushrooms in a creamy sauce, this filling dish is for you. published 9 months ago

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grilled pork roast with roasted vegetables and salad81

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 2 years ago

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gourmet toasted garlic mashed potatoes80

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 2 years ago

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Tandoori chicken prepared for a potluck79

Tandoori Chicken Recipe and History

by Melissa Ray Davis

Tandoori Chicken is an Indian dish--incredibly tender, juicy chicken with a crisp smokiness and the exotic flavors of toasted cumin and coriander, garlic and ginger. This article gives a recipe and history of the dish. published 16 months ago

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perfect pie crust, ready to be filled79

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 2 years ago

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24 ounce T-bone steak77

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 2 years ago

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