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dry-fried and marinated tofu, ready to be added to a stir-fry85

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

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red pepper, onion, parsley, and cheese omelette with sour cream84

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

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gourmet toasted garlic mashed potatoes84

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

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24 ounce T-bone steak80

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

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dark chocolate brownies topped with mint-infused whipped cream77

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

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old-fashioned strawberry shortcake77

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

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grilled pork roast with roasted vegetables and salad76

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

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Southern pecan pie77

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

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asparagus tofu stir-fry75

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

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perfect pie crust, ready to be filled75

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

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