Elevate Your Southwest Cooking with Homemade Red Chili Paste & Enchilada Sauce
If you love the bold, smoky flavors of Southwestern cuisine, mastering a basic red chili paste is a game changer. This easy, versatile recipe is the perfect way to deepen the flavor of dishes like enchiladas, tacos, soups, and even roasted meats. Best of all, it’s completely customizable—you…
Freezer Friendly Sauces
Sauces are the unsung heroes of the culinary world—simple additions that can elevate any dish from ordinary to unforgettable. …
Mastering White Sauce: A Kitchen Essential
A well-made white sauce is one of the most versatile tools in a cook’s repertoire. Whether you're preparing a creamy soup, a comforting mac and cheese, or a luscious fondue, this simple yet essential sauce forms the foundation of countless recipes. …
Polenta: A Versatile and Delicious Gluten-Free Staple
Polenta is one of the most underrated yet versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Made from simple cornmeal, this traditional Italian staple has transformed from a humble dish into a gourmet favorite, appearing on restaurant menus worldwide.…
Holiday Potatoes with Chef Doughty – Variations of Mashed & Twice Baked
A note from Chef Doughty...making mashed potatoes is not an exact science. You are allowed tons of flexibility and because of that I am reluctant to include a recipe. …
Soups are the Miracle of the Kitchen
Soups are generally already under construction and defined by the ingredients you have on hand. It may be just a matter of bringing a couple of already-made ingredients together under a theme and adding one or two fresh ingredients. …
Turn Your Summer Tomato Harvest Into Delicious Homemade Marinara
If you've ever wanted to make marinara sauce from fresh, homegrown tomatoes but felt unsure where to start, roasting them is an easy and flavorful solution. …
Summer Fruit Spotlight: Fruit Salad & Fruit Kuchen
As summer hits its peak, there's no better time to savor the vibrant flavors of seasonal fruits. In this post, we'll explore the beauty of a well-crafted fruit salad, embracing the natural goodness of fresh produce without the need for added sugars. …
Perfecting Your Potato Salad
A potato salad can be created to accompany the simplest and also the most elegant of meals. The ingredients that are paired together can span a wide range of vegetables, seasonings, and dressings, making each salad unique and delicious.…