The Ultimate Guide for Selecting and Caring for a Dutch Oven

The Dutch oven is one of the most versatile and loved pieces of cookware in any kitchen. Equipment is important to any cook, and all of the chefs at The Chef & The Dish agree no kitchen is complete without this piece of cookware. Whether you’re simmering stews, baking crusty bread, or slow-cooking a Sunday roast, this heavy-duty pot can do it all.

How to Navigate Financial Tariffs and Rising Grocery Costs (Without Losing Your Mind)

Does anyone else just put their head in the palms every morning when you read the news? You’re not alone. If you think grocery prices are...

Cooking with Asparagus: Health Benefits, Foraging and 20 Ways to Use Asparagus In Cooking

Asparagus is one of our very favorites at The Chef & The Dish. It's one of those vegetables that, when prepared correctly, can bring...

Mastering the Basics of Essential Culinary Skills - Cooking with Eggs

If you can't work with eggs, it's almost impossible to cook. Whether you're cooking an American breakfast, preparing a delicate soufflé...

How to Fry the Perfect Egg: Tips, Techniques, and New Ways to Use Fried Eggs

Frying an egg may seem like one of the simplest cooking tasks, but getting that perfect balance of crispy edges and a runny yolk (or not...

Avocado: Health Benefits, Types, History, and 20 Ways to Incorporate Avocado Into Your Cooking

Avocados have surged in popularity in recent years, becoming a staple in everything from salads to smoothies, and of course, the iconic...

Quinoa: Health Benefits, History, and 20 Easy Ways to Use It In Cooking

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has gained immense popularity in recent years, often hailed as a "superfood" for its impressive nutritional...

The Ultimate Guide to Parsnips: Health Benefits, Cooking Tips, and 20 Creative Recipes

We love parsnips! And while parsnips might not always get the spotlight in the vegetable aisle, but this humble root vegetable deserves...

How to Make Natural Food Coloring at Home: Red, Green, Orange, Yellow, and Purple Coloring Alternatives

Food dye is often used to make food more visually appealing, but traditional synthetic food colorings have raised growing health concerns...

All About Beef Tallow: A Classic Fat In a Modern Resurgence

We recently hosted an Empanada class and were surprised to find a couple of our clients purchased beef tallow rather than the fats...

The Ultimate Guide to Royal Icing: What Is It and How Do You Make It?

Royal icing is the secret ingredient that brings both elegance and stability to baked creations. Whether you’re decorating gingerbread...

The Best Gingerbread Cookie Recipe: A Sweet Tradition with a Spicy Kick

A Brief History of Gingerbread Fun Facts about this Loved Cookie The Best Gingerbread Cookie Recipe When the holiday season arrives,...