Recette Magazine

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Pork

January 28, 2018

A beginners guide to Nerello Mascalase Wine

It’s always strange how some wine types capture the popular imagination while others languish in relative obscurity, enjoyed only by those who have been fortunate enough to try them. One of the best examples of an amazing wine that deserves more r…

January 24, 2018

Three surprising uses for chocolate in the kitchen

The problem with chocolate is that one cannot eat it all the time. Or can you? Sure, chocolate is a great ingredient in deserts, and brunches but it’s not really a great addition to savory food, or so I thought. Yes, it seems that chocolate is a a…

Lifestyle

January 23, 2018

There are only three knives you really need in your kitchen

There are a million knives out there. I have about 9 hanging on my magnetic knife rack at the moment, including three paring knives, four different chef’s knives, and a speciality cheese knife. I’ll be honest — I do not use all these knives, nor d…

January 21, 2018

A beginners guide to Barbera wine

Nothing beats a great bottle of red vino, but with the heat of summer in no danger of abating any time soon, it’s difficult to find truly refreshing red wines to try. Fortunately, there are a number of fairly obscure reds that not only taste great…

Chicken
Pork

January 21, 2018

A beginners guide to Muscadine wine

After a few dalliances in the world of orange and ice wines, it’s time to look at something a little closer to home: Muscadine wine. Possibly the closest thing the United States has to a national grape, Muscadine is a quintessentially American win…

Lifestyle

January 20, 2018

Forget baking. Try pies in the freezer.

Pies are a delicious blend of crust and filling, and there are so many variations, you can find a pie for any taste. But when the sun is out and the humidity is rising, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven and bake a pie. So w…

Lifestyle

January 18, 2018

Three white wines to enjoy in the fall

The leaves are falling from the trees and crunching underfoot, the days are getting shorter, and all the fall-themed flavors are in abundance! As the seasons turn and the temperature needle starts rapidly dropping, we find ourselves stepping away …

Lifestyle

January 18, 2018

Three of our favorite winter cocktails

Hot toddies are all well and good but sometimes you want something fun, cool, and refreshing even if it’s freezing outside. One of my favorite things is to add a bit of seasonal flair to classic summery cocktails. These warming drinks combine the …

Beef
Lamb

January 17, 2018

Why sous-vide meat is the best meat

I don’t know about you, but I find the process of cooking meat—particularly steak—intimidating. It’s so easy to get it wrong. One mistake can mean an overdone chewy steak or a raw quivering mess. And let’s not even talk about how annoyingly messy …

Pork

January 17, 2018

How many ways can you bake a potato?

I love baked potatoes. Smothered in butter and sour cream, or cheese and broccoli, or bacon bits, they are a great side for dinner or a warm and tasty lunch. Sometimes, however, I want to elevate my baked potato game…

Lifestyle

January 13, 2018

The quickest, freshest dill pickle ever

Pickles. Some like them dill, some like them sweet, some don’t like them at all. (Who are those people, anyway?!) Today we’re talking about the quickest dill pickle recipe ever. In less than two hours, you could be eating fresh homemade pickles, a…

Lifestyle

January 12, 2018

Make your own pizza dough: fast, easy and delicious

Every Friday night is pizza night/movie night in our house. Sometimes we do pizza take-out, and sometimes, we make our own. There are lots of pre-made pizza doughs out there, from frozen to fresh to pre-cooked, and we’ve cycled through m…

Chicken

January 8, 2018

A beginners guide to Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio as it’s known in France, is one of the most popular white wine varieties available in the United States. The popularity is well earned, Pinot Grigio is crisp, zesty, and wonderfully refreshing on a hot summers day.

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Dessert

January 8, 2018

Rice Krispie treats aren’t just for kids anymore.

Rice Krispie Treats have been around since 1939. The recipe for this iconic treat is printed on the back of the Rice Krispie box — simply melt…

Chicken

January 8, 2018

Use these four ingredients to shortcut your meal prep

Many recipes claim to be “30 minutes or less” but how often is that actually true, if there are still five carrots to be peeled or a container of mushrooms to wash? There are man…