A brief look at the unique capabilities of a stand mixer (spoiler alert, it’s about power, not convenience), and which model our resident pastry wizard prefers.
Source: The Best Stand Mixer for Bakers, According to BraveTart
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What is Turbinado Sugar, the Raw, Unrefined Sugar That Makes Cakes and Muffins Look So Fancy and Sparkly?
What is turbinado sugar and why do we love it so much? It makes cakes sparkle, and it also creates a great crackly crust.
Instant Pot Meal Plan: 7 Days of Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
This Instant Pot Meal Plan is perfect for beginners! Each day you’ll make a meal that introduces a new pressure cooking skill. By the end of the week, you should feel much more comfortable using your new pressure cooker! “I have a new Instant Pot—what recipe should I cook first?” This is one of the most common questions we get at Pressure Cooking Today.
Source: Instant Pot Meal Plan: 7 Days of Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
How to Make the Best Shrimp and Grits | Serious Eats
Shrimp and grits is a dish with so many renditions, the only thing you can really count on is that it contains shrimp…and grits. Often there’s pork, sometimes mushrooms, and the amount of gravy can range from none to tons. This recipe features plump shrimp, seared mushrooms, crispy bacon, and rich cheese grits infused with layers and layers of flavor.
The 10 Rules of Sheet-Pan Dinners
At their best, sheet-pan dinners are easy, convenient, and delicious. The key is to be smart about them. Serious Eats will tell you how.
Great Food When You Least Expect It
Taqueria Yazmin2
9540 Liberia Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
703-792-4918
https://taqueriayazmin2.business.site/
Located inside Fresh World grocery store.
Mexican | $
Walking through one of my favorite local international grocery stores recently I noticed a small Mexican sandwich shop in the back of the store. Since it was lunch time I thought I would take a chance and try something.
They have an extensive menu of authentic Mexican dishes.
I ordered the steak, cheese, onion, and cilantro Quesadilla. Not sure why they spell it with a z on their large menu board but it was definitely one of the best quesadillas I have had. Simple, but packed with flavor and only $6.50. The fries were cooked in vegetable oil and a dead ringer for McDonalds fries with less salt.
They have a limited drink selection but it was fun having a Coke that brought back childhood memories.
Like the old adage don’t judge a book by it’s cover, don’t judge a restaurant by it’s location. People tell me all the time about hole in the wall places that have amazing food. Most of the time I find these small out of the way places when I am not hungry. I’ve started to take a picture, do a little online research, and make a point to return later. Sure you’ll be served prison food in a few places but if you find a gem like Taqueria Yazmin2 it will be worth it.
Weight vs Volume Measurements in Baking and the Best Way to Measure Flour
When it comes to baking, accuracy in your measurements is critical to a recipe’s success, and the single most accurate way to measure your ingredients is by weight.
Source: Weight vs Volume Measurements in Baking and the Best Way to Measure Flour
What is White Pepper, Anyway?
What is white pepper? It starts as the same berry (yes, it’s a fruit) as a black peppercorn but it’s processed differently, which produces a sharper taste.
Source: What is White Pepper, Anyway?
How to Cook with Lemongrass Tutorial
Do you want to learn how to cook with lemongrass? I’ve got a tutorial for you on how to trim it and prepare it for different dishes! Lemongrass is easier to prepare than you think! Confession: I was afraid to cook with lemongrass up until our trip to Vietnam.
Enchilada Pasta Casserole
Quick, easy, and flavorful is a great weeknight dish for the entire family! Enchilada Pasta Casserole is a great dish when you don’t always have the time and dedication to make and roll individual enchiladas.
Source: Enchilada Pasta Casserole
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