You know you want a cast iron pot, but you’re torn. Do you go for the natural versatility of the Dutch oven or do you choose a braiser? Both offer durability, functionality, and fantastic food, but your choice will depend a lot on the type of food you’re making. Let’s look at what each...
From hearty Irish beef stew to creamy Chicken Lyonnaise to spicy Moroccan lamb stew, these 10 delicious one-pot dinner recipes from around the world will put your Dutch oven to good use. Be sure to make extra because the leftovers are even tastier.
Follow these steps to make the ultimate pan fried steaks, just like those served at your favorite steakhouse. The keys to success here are high heat and cooking time, and it varies depending on thickness, cut and your desired doneness. If you have not pan-fried a steak before, it is...
Follow these steps to make the ultimate crispy, juicy and flavorful pan fried chicken. You can use this method to pan fry chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks. Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, or drumsticks) with skin left on Vegetable oil Quality...
A Le Creuset Enameled French oven is an expensive piece of cookware. Knowing how to care for it would extend its lifespan dramatically. Before you start using it, you are recommended to read its Care and Use Guide. If you start to see stains or spots, clean it as quickly as possible...
After browning, sautéing or roasting meat and vegetables, there are usually some caramelized bits of food stuck to the pan. These browned bits are packed with flavor and deglazing is an effective way in which you use liquid to extract flavor from those bits, so you can make a sauce or...
Follow these steps for the ultimate pan fried burger. The key to success here is meat temperature. Ensure the burger is near room temperature, or the outside of the burger will burn while inside is still raw. Ingredients: Burger patties Vegetable oil Quality sea salt (Maldon is a...
Follow these steps for the ultimate pan fried shrimp that is juicy, tender and flavorful. The key to success here is cooking time. Shrimp cooks incredibly fast, so ensure all your food prep is done ahead of time. The last thing you want is overcooked, rubbery shrimp. Ingredients:...
Pan frying is a quick and delicious way to prepare foods such as steak, pork, lamb, fish and chicken. The keys to success are food temperature, high heat and cooking time. Follow these steps to learn the basic technique of pan frying. Basic Ingredients: Your choice of protein...
A saucepan and a saucier are similar in nature as both have a long handle and can be used to make sauces, boil pasta and saute food. The major difference is its shape. A saucepan has straight sides, similar to a saute pan but taller. A saucier is rounded and shaped like a bowl, ideal to...
