Vietnamese Caramel Chicken — chicken thighs braised in a sweet and spicy caramel sauce with jalapeños, ginger and scallions. Serve it with steamed veggies and rice and it’s a perfect weeknight dinner. I teach baking classes at a few different cooking schools around Cincinnati. When I wanted to start teaching, I proposed a pie class
Tips for Better Baking: Keep an Ice Bath Nearby when Making Caramel (#39)
The biggest challenge when making caramel is knowing the fine line between the desired deep amber color and a bitter burnt mess. When I teach my caramel classes, I always tell students this trick: Tip for Better Baking: When making caramel, keep an ice bath nearby. If your caramel is about to burn, simply dip
Cuban Flan de Leche
I love talking to people about their favorite recipes and the foods they grew up with. At my last job, we had some of the friendliest and most interesting produce delivery drivers. While I did not look forward to checking in the order and putting all of the produce away, I always enjoyed talking to
Tips for Better Baking – Week Five
Every day in January I am sharing my best Tips for Better Baking. These are tips that have made my kitchen life easier and helped me become a better baker. Follow along on Facebook or check back here each Sunday for a roundup of the week’s tips. If you’re just joining us, be sure to