Hosting a party can be an intimidating task—we know, we’ve hosted many. Discover how to create a menu and to execute it while being ready for any challenge before it happens. We will share our favorite crowd-pleasing recipes that minimize your time in the kitchen so you can be with your guests. You will learn what beverages to choose to set a great bar, how to choose your glassware, and how to use a cocktail shaker. Learn some great last-minute appetizers and how to make a beautiful cheese platter. This comprehensive guide to feeding a crowd and entertaining is a terrific resource for any party or holiday get together.
This pie’s combination of ease and elegance makes it a timeless dessert. And yet we’ve never eaten a version that we’d consider perfect. This retro classic was due for a makeover, so we moved ahead with our own ideal in mind: a filling that’s creamy, rich, and set but not stiff—and that packs plenty of bright lemon punch.
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Boiling and simmering are two of the most basic—and useful—cooking techniques. You probably know that they both use hot liquid to transfer heat to foods—but there are important differences between them. In this cooking class, you will learn these differences between boiling and simmering, and when to use each technique. You will also learn how to use them to boil pasta to the ideal doneness, and simmer rice without scorching it. We will break down and demystify the processes to cook dried beans from scratch and blanch vegetables to preserve some snap in each bite and retain natural nutrients. The course also covers the kitchen equipment you need to execute these two cooking techniques at home, including our recommendations for the best Dutch oven, stockpot, saucepan, and colander.
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Is there any smell better than cinnamon swirl bread baked from scratch? It’s so good that many bakers have been known to cut into it before it’s fully cooled. In this online cooking course, learn what kind of dough is right to give lift to the swirl running through it for great height and flavor. We’ll teach you the best way to form and roll the dough to get the perfect swirl. And you’ll soon discover the right balance of sweet and spice for this style bread. You’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes, like how to ensure the raisins are evenly distributed, as well as what equipment to use. We’ll take the guesswork out of this recipe by walking you through the entire process step-by-step in our video and photo tutorials.
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