What’s the real difference between stock and broth? I used to ask myself that same question every time I wandered down the soup aisle of the grocery store. It certainly doesn’t help that many brands use the terms interchangeably. But there needn’t be such confusion: The distinguishing factors of stock vs. broth—not to mention bone … Read more
Find out how to make dry-fried mala chicken in the Chongqing style that is hot, crispy, and numbing. It is made with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili peppers. It has a very distinctive local name – Laziji, meaning hot pepper chicken. It is acceptable hot and full of strong aroma bought by the peppers and … Read more
If you love to air fry, but are always unsure on the timing to get perfectly cooked chicken, this is the guide for you. We’re going cut by cut, so that you are as confident with air fryer chicken breasts as you are with chicken wings or even a whole chicken. Air frying chicken has … Read more
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has been a huge part of the American food scene for decades. Many people know him as the most famous chef of his time. Chefs like Jonathan Waxman, Wolfgang Puck, and Jeremiah Tower influenced him. People know him for his Mesa Grill restaurants and his Grillin’ He made his dishes approachable … Read more
Condensed chicken broth is a staple ingredient in many recipes. From soups and stews to gravies and sauces that little can adds a big punch of flavor. But what if you’re all set to cook and realize you’re out of condensed chicken broth? Don’t worry you can substitute with ingredients you likely have on hand. … Read more
My grandma Luna loved making chicken tortilla soup and my mom continued the tradition making it a long-time family favorite. Although my grandma’s soup used more fresh ingredients, we’ve simplified it over the years so that it can come together in minutes. Now, we make this soup all fall long and even the kids will … Read more
Cooking a whole chicken can seem intimidating if you’ve never tried it, but I promise that it’s actually one of the easiest ways to prep a whole bird and still create an incredibly impressive meal for your family, a special date night, or any other occasion (including my favorite… random weeknight roasted chicken). I’ve coveted … Read more
Raising backyard chickens is becoming increasingly popular among urban and rural homesteaders. Having a steady supply of fresh eggs is just one of the many benefits of keeping chickens. However ensuring your flock has constant access to clean drinking water is essential for their health and egg production. Building your own DIY chicken water bucket … Read more
For the longest time, I couldnt seem to make crispy chicken thighs if my life depended on it. No matter if I cooked them in butter, olive oil, or blazingly high heat, the end result was never quite what I had hoped for: perfectly browned. Eventually, I figured out that I was doing a bunch … Read more
Putting together a protein is often the most difficult and time-consuming part of making dinner. This is why getting a rotisserie chicken from the store can save you a lot of time and drive. You dont have to spend time cleaning and prepping the chicken, seasoning and basting it, or waiting for it to cook … Read more