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FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers





   The following vacuum sealers are from FoodSaver.com. I only posted their top 3 models of the 12 different models that they produce. This company has been making consumer vacuum sealers for over 20 years. I have owned one for the better part of 15 years. I love their machines and their customer service. I have had very little ...

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Thickeners























thickeners = thickening agents = liaisons  Notes: Thickeners add substance and body to sauces, stews, soups, puddings, pie fillings, and other dishes.  Tips: Before you add a thickener to a sauce, skim the fat from the top. Once you've added the thickener, the fat will be harder to remove.Flour is a good thickener for gravies, gumbos, and...

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In my Kitchen













 I just wanted to clarify something. Every item that link in my articles and recipes is something that I actually have in my kitchen and use. I do not promote items just for the sake of promoting them. I link the tools that I use so that others can get a better understanding of how I work in my kitchen. There are many items that I use in ...

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Proper Knife Skills

Knife Skills: Cutting Techniques - YouTube ELLICSR Wellness Chef Geremy Capone shows two basic cutting techniques that will help make cooking preparation safer and easier. For these cutting techniques... https://youtu.be/NlnOsnr94qM ​

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Cutlery Buying Guide















​Whether you're slicing an apple or boning a chicken, the right knife for the task at hand makes life easier (and safer) in the kitchen. I recommend that a complete knife collection include the following items. Use: Among the most versatile knives, this is the knife you'll use daily for chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing. Use: Smaller than ...

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Latest Recipes

Description:
This is my recipe for fall off the bone rips. It is a fairly easy recipe it just takes time to cook.

Ingredients:
Spare Ribs, Barbeque Sauce

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This is my version of Chicken Piccata. it is easy to make and goes great with almost any pasta.

Ingredients:
Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breast halves., Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning Mix, Garlic Minced (Equals approx. 2 tablespoons.), Onions Minced (Approximately size of large egg.), Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, White Wine, Chicken Broth, Artichoke Hearts (14 oz. Can), Butter (Unsalted), Capers (With liquid)

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This is my version of Shrimp Scampi. 

Ingredients:
Shrimp (Medium 41-50 ct), Garlic (Minced), Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Basil (Chopped), White Wine, Butter, Olive Oil, Cornstarch or Flour (Chef's choice)

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I came up with this recipe on the spur of the moment. Needless to say they are delicious.

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White Mushrooms (6-8 per 10 oz. package), Broccoli (With Stems), Feta Cheese, Bread Crumbs (Italian Seasoned), Bacon

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