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10 Things I’ve Learned About Cooking in Professional Kitchens

Chef Articles / December 28, 2025

by Scott Stokes

10 Things I’ve Learned About Cooking in Professional Kitchens

Why Chefs Are Paying Attention to a New Generation of Japanese Knife Makers

Chef Articles / December 23, 2025

by Scott Stokes

Why Chefs Are Paying Attention to a New Generation of Japanese Knife Makers

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Did You Know?

Ingredient Pairings

Lemon and seafood are a natural pairing, as the bright acidity of lemon enhances the delicate flavors of fish and shellfish. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a refreshing element to grilled or baked seafood dishes.

Food Facts

Cinnamon comes from the bark of trees belonging to the Cinnamomum family. The bark is peeled and dried, curling into the familiar cinnamon sticks.

Cooking Tips

When baking cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps to prevent spreading and results in thicker and chewier cookies.

Ingredient Spotlight

Ginger is a root with a spicy, zesty flavor and a slightly sweet undertone. It is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisines for its aromatic and warming properties. Ginger can be used in stir-fries, soups, teas, and baked goods.

Foraging Facts

Foraging can be a great way to diversify your diet and explore new flavors. It opens up a world of unique ingredients and allows you to connect with the culinary traditions of different cultures that incorporate wild foods into their cuisine.

Baking Hacks

When making a pie crust, freeze the butter and grate it into the flour mixture using a box grater. This helps distribute the butter evenly and results in a flakier crust.

Culinary Terms

Tempering chocolate is the process of gradually heating and cooling melted chocolate to stabilize the cocoa butter crystals, ensuring a smooth and glossy finish when it sets.

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