Okay, What Is Béchamel Sauce, Anyway?

Once you learn what béchamel sauce is, you’ll realize it’s integral to so many amazing dishes, from mac and cheese to lasagna.

From Bon Appétit: Okay, What Is Béchamel Sauce, Anyway?

Get Excited: Samin Nosrat of “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” Is Working on a New Cookbook

I can’t wait for this to arrive.

The author of the award-winning “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” announced on Instagram this morning that her second book is definitely happening. Read more at the kitchn.

Source: Get Excited: Samin Nosrat of “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” Is Working on a New Cookbook

Get Spicy for a Good Cause

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Manassas, VA based Dizzy Pig BBQ Company has created a spicy version of their top selling Dizzy Dust seasoning. Owner Chris Capell says a portion of the proceeds from the new Spicy Dizzy Dust will be donated as way for the company to give back to the community through local charities. We are thrilled the Dizzy Pig team chose the Visiting Chef Program at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run to be their first charity.

If you like to spice up your food, then you will love Spicy Dizzy Dust. It works on everything you put regular Dizzy Dust on. I have used it on chicken and pork schnitzel to add heat for a great taste. The schnitzel is a lightly breaded pork cutlet. To get Spicy Dizzy Dust on the cutlet you need to add it to the panko just before you coat each side of the cutlet. Mixing it directly into the panko doesn’t work well because it is heavier than the panko and settles to the bottom. Like any spicy seasoning you will need to experiment on different foods and with  varying amounts to find your spice tolerance sweet spot. Dizzy Pig has some great spicy recipes on their web page.

You can purchase Spicy Dizzy Dust online  or at one of many retail locations selling the line of Dizzy Pig BBQ spices. Try it, you won’t be disappointed and will be supporting the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run.

18 Spicy, Savory Chili Recipes for a Very Filling Super Bowl

It’s not the Super Bowl without chili. Serious Eats has 18 of their favorite chili recipes for you.

Source: 18 Spicy, Savory Chili Recipes for a Very Filling Super Bowl

Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Here is a nice recipe for Brioche Cinnamon Rolls from Alexandra’s Kitchen.

Source: Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy — Recipes from The Kitchn

As the days grow shorter and colder, a creamy, comforting beef stew loaded with seared beef and savory mushrooms fits the dinner bill perfectly — especially if you’re a fan of beef stroganoff. The slow cooker works all day, tenderizing the beef and creating a flavorful sauce, and all you have to do is add some cream when you get home and figure out if you’d rather serve it over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Source: Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy — Recipes from The Kitchn

Founding Farmers’ Restaurant Group Settles a Class Action Lawsuit From Employees for $1.49 Million

Employees at the popular local chain filed suit over alleged labor violations Farmers Restaurant Group, the parent company of local restaurants Founding Farmers , Farmers Fishers Bakers , and Farmers & Distillers , just agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by employees against the company over alleged labor violations.

Source: Founding Farmers’ Restaurant Group Settles a Class Action Lawsuit From Employees for $1.49 Million