Chef's Corner Store Blog

Ask the Experts: How to Mince Garlic

Ask the Experts: How to Mince Garlic

Posted by Julie on Apr 19th 2018

Q: I buy jars of minced garlic because they're convenient, but I know it would cost less to mince fresh garlic myself. What are my options? A: We agree that jars of minced garlic are convenient, … read more
The Easiest Way to Make Lemon Curd

The Easiest Way to Make Lemon Curd

Posted by April on Apr 16th 2018

Tangy, sweet lemon curd can be a valuable addition to your repertoire in the kitchen. Not only does it complement toast, pancakes, biscuits, and muffins, it's also excellent as a filling for pastri … read more
10 Tips and Tricks for Cooking Pasta

10 Tips and Tricks for Cooking Pasta

Posted by Julie on Apr 12th 2018

Pasta: it's the perfect go-to, last-minute, weeknight-crunch meal. But it can also be an elegant dish worthy of serving to company. Either way, it's worth knowing how to cook pasta well. The dire … read more
Cooked Carrots: Side Dishes for Spring

Cooked Carrots: Side Dishes for Spring

Posted by Julie on Apr 9th 2018

Carrots may be found at the grocery store all year long, but they're especially good in the spring and fall. Cooler weather helps give carrots a sweeter flavor. They are often planted in two c … read more
Expand Your Culinary Vocabulary

Expand Your Culinary Vocabulary

Posted by Julie on Apr 5th 2018

We consider ourselves to be fairly knowledgeable where it comes to culinary terms. We can open up most menus and feel confident when ordering. However, we’ve occasionally run across descriptions th … read more
Delicious Passover Desserts

Delicious Passover Desserts

Posted by Julie on Mar 26th 2018

In 2018, Passover begins on Friday, March 30, and ends on Saturday, April 7. Food figures prominently in observance of Passover. In particular, any sort of leavened grains are forbidden. That's why … read more