James P. Dewan – Page 12

Shirred pleasure

March 29, 2019 at 5:25 p.m.

In the dustier corners of culinary arcana lie shirred (aka "baked") eggs, so off the beaten path that the origin of the word "shirred" is a mystery. We do know...

A dough that stands up to the job

May 13, 2019 at 4:49 p.m.

I'm a pie guy and I'll take it any day of the week over cake, cookies or other sweets. Still, the typical rusticity of the pie occasionally underwhelms my senses,...

The wonder of homemade vinegar

May 13, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

Remember in the New Testament when Jesus was on the cross and someone gave him a vinegar-soaked sponge to drink from? When I first heard this story back at Holy...

Sake pairings

May 13, 2019 at 4:44 p.m.

Admit it: you haven't had a glass of sake in ages. And I bet I know why. It's because you're thinking that you should only drink it with Japanese food....

There's no doubt that this European delicacy is one of America's most popular foods. The problem is -- there are more bad examples of french fries than good. You won't go wrong with our recipe. (Photo props courtesy of Bistro Bordeaux)

Make the best french fries ever

August 23, 2019 at 7:55 a.m.

So, you know how Grape-Nuts aren't really nuts? Well, guess what, french fries aren't really French. "When the Americans went to Belgium to help us out in World War I,...

Prep School: Simple steps for matzo balls that float

August 23, 2019 at 7:54 a.m.

Passover's just a couple of weeks away. In anticipation of its arrival, today we give you one of Earth's mighty delights: the matzo ball. Why you need to learn this...

Fricassee elevates humble chicken

January 24, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.

Statistically speaking, each and every American man, woman and child is responsible for the slaughter of 30 chickens every year. If that thought bothers you, perhaps today's topic is not...

How to make chicken fricassee

January 24, 2019 at 3:56 p.m.

Statistically speaking, each and every American man, woman and child is responsible for the slaughter of 30 chickens every year. If that thought bothers you, perhaps today's topic is not...

Prep School: It’s the layers

June 17, 2018 at 8:27 p.m.

OK, you didn't hear this from me (Mr. "You Need to Learn This," Mr. "You Should Really Make Everything From Scratch"). But, truthfully, for today's topic, puff pastry, you're better...

Simple steps lead to cooked lentils

May 13, 2019 at 4:14 p.m.

One worthy goal in the kitchen is to wean yourself from a dependence on cookbooks. By understanding how food works, you can prepare delicious dishes based simply on a knowledge...

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