Cooking Techniques
Cooking and prepping techniques for efficiency in the kitchen.
How To Cut Onions for Fajitas the Easy Way
Many people love fajitas but are not sure how to cook them or how to cut onions for fajitas at home. Cutting the onions properly to achieve a restaurant-worthy-looking dish is a seemingly simple task, but it can take time to master. This post may contain affiliate links for products LSG loves. Lone Star Gatherings earns a small commission on these links at no additional cost to you. Please read my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more info. If you could ask Julia Child how important it is to learn to cut onions properly, she would have a lot to say! She worked diligently to master cutting onions when she was in…
How to Cook Bell Peppers and Onions for Fajitas
If you want to make your own fajitas at home then you need to know how to cook bell peppers and onions for fajitas! This recipe will show any home chef how to make the best fajita veggies to go with any kind of fajita! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links. This is at no additional cost to you. Please read my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more info. Every time I go to my favorite Mexican restaurant, there are always sizzling fajitas being carted to tables. It makes me hungry for them, but I really…
Best Grilling Recipe for How to Cook Large Zucchini
When you have a bumper crop of fresh zucchini you need a great recipe for how to cook zucchini. Whether it is the beginning of zucchini season and you are looking for inspiration on how to use smaller zucchini or your vegetable garden has overgrown zucchini into baseball bat size, here is a great way to grill zucchini. This recipe will become your go-to zucchini recipe! And a few ideas on how to use up a huge zucchini in vegan recipes as well as protein-packed suggestions. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links. This is…
How to Cut Tomatoes for Salads and A Summer Salad Recipe
These techniques for how to cut tomatoes for salads will help you create beautiful dishes. And you can start working on your new skill by making this Tomato Panzanella Salad which will be a great side dish for your next Gathering. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links. This is at no additional cost to you. Please read my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more info. Juicy Summer Tomatoes for Salads In the summer months, your local farmers market is full of the best quality vine-ripened tomatoes. There are so many different tomato varieties in farmers’ markets…
Temperature Guide: How to Grill the Perfect Steak Dinner
The perfect steak dinner
Easy Ideas How to Make a Beautiful Fruit Charcuterie Board
Here are some great ideas for how to make a beautiful fruit charcuterie board. It is so easy to create a simple fresh fruit board in your own kitchen. Fruit charcuterie boards are an easy and favorite way of mine to present an appealing appetizer or dessert. Use the easy recipe techniques and ideas below to make a great appetizer worthy of any breakfast or brunch. It is also perfect for special occasions like baby showers and bridal shower brunches. Take your date night to the next level with a fruit charcuterie board! It can be a great addition to your romantic night as it is a great option for…
How Many Pounds of Roasted Potatoes Per Person for this Easy Recipe
Here is a great recipe for Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, but do you know how to determine how many pounds of roasted potatoes to serve per person? Also, how do you know what the serving size is for potato recipes in general? Here are some tips to help clarify how many pounds of potatoes you need to purchase. Potatoes are probably the most popular vegetable around. From french fries at barbecues to mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, they are delicious comfort starchy foods any time of year. And, the best part is potatoes are incredibly versatile. They are not only a good choice for side dishes, but…
Best Advice How Long to Cook a Baked Potato at 375 or 400: In Foil or Out
This straightforward approach for how long to cook baked potatoes at 375 or 400 degrees Fahrenheit will give you the best potatoes for a delicious side dish for two or even a large crowd. The perfect baked potato recipe uses the ideal baking temperature for the best way to achieve crispy skin on the outside and a soft and fluffy texture on the inside. This may seem like a basic or elementary issue, but baking potatoes really is a skill every cook should take the time to master. Without spending some focused energy, your potatoes can come out really hard inside and out, soggy, or even mealy in texture. Ugh.…
Thanksgiving Grill Recipes: How to Make the Best Grilled Turkey
Looking for Thanksgiving grill recipes? Here is one recipe for how to make the best grilled turkey to add to your Thanksgiving menu and impress your guests! In the United States, Thanksgiving is a special occasion to gather family and friends, and of course, indulge in amazing food. Take your Thanksgiving feast to the next level this year by grilling your turkey! Grilling a turkey can be easy and delicious – you just need a great recipe. Check out this Thanksgiving grill recipe for the best way to grill your whole turkey. Your guests will love it as the centerpiece of your main course! How to Grill your Thanksgiving Turkey…
Best Ways How to Reheat Hollandaise Sauce
Wondering how to reheat hollandaise sauce? Well, here are some of the best ways to reheat this delicious sauce. What is Hollandaise Sauce? Hollandaise sauce is one of the classic French sauces and is made using butter, raw eggs, and lemon juice. Its delicate flavor is delicious on eggs benedict, with or with out an english muffin. It is also good on asparagus and other vegetables. However, it can be tricky to reheat correctly. In this blog post, we’ll share the best ways how to reheat a hollandaise sauce so that it tastes just as good as the first day you made it. What are the Classic French Sauces? There…
Perfect Chocolate Soufflé from Your Freezer to the Oven
Bake this Perfect Chocolate Soufflé, individual servings, straight from your freezer. Yes, it is homemade. Yes, you did it in advance! Dinner Party Disasters Dinner party disasters are the stuff of legend. But what if you could avoid them altogether by preparing your dessert in advance? That’s right, I’m talking about chocolate soufflé from the freezer. With this little trick up your sleeve, you’ll be able to take your hosting skills from zero to dinner party hero in no time flat. Make this delicious dessert along with the rest of the Double Date Dinner menu to entertain guests for a special evening. Wine recommendations are included to include dessert wine!…
Your Ultimate Guide to Dry Brine a Thanksgiving Turkey
Dry brining is a popular way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey as it makes turkey juicy, tender, and flavorful. But there are different reasons to dry brine or wet brine your turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. This can be a great debate as both have their pros and cons. Maybe another good question to consider is whether you should even bother with brine for your Thanksgiving turkey at all. I have a great recipe for a dry brined bird that will leave everyone happy at Thanksgiving dinner! (See Below.) Why Should you Brine a Turkey? If you are like me, then the chance that you have never heard of brining your…
