by Matthew Robinson | Feb 5, 2016
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese – The King Of Comfort! When in need of comforting, is it any wonder why we turn to a creamy macaroni and cheese for solace? This dish transcends heartiness with its bent noodles and rich sauce. At the same time, a creamy macaroni and...
by The Culinary Exchange | Feb 4, 2016
By now, you should be a pro at making a roux (if you missed our earlier series about how to do this, you should check out this post and this post). While a roux is a common base for many types of sauces, it’s also a great base for thick, creamy soups that are...
by The Culinary Exchange | Feb 3, 2016
Yesterday, we explained what a roux is and why it’s an important technique for cooking. Today, we’re going to talk about the different types of roux that you can make and how to create each one. As a quick recap, a roux is a thickening agent that’s...
by The Culinary Exchange | Feb 2, 2016
If you’ve spent enough time around a kitchen with a moderately competent chef, you’ve probably heard the term “roux”. A roux is a simple mixture of a fat and flour heated up to make a paste, which serves as the base for most sauces and some...
by Matthew Robinson | Feb 1, 2016
Simple Slow Cooker Recipes I have said many times, I love a braise. The braises I especially love are those that represent one pot cooking and those that take budget cuts like shoulders and thighs and turn them into melt in your mouth, tender pieces of meat. One of my...
by Matthew Robinson | Jan 29, 2016
Greek Pasta Salad Recipe As pasta salads go, things can boring pretty fast. Of course, as we have talked about before, all we need is a little inspiration to help make sure we can give our dishes some new and fresh twists. Our pasta with tuna is a good...