ASK THE CHEF: Icing

After a request or two about how to make simple icings for cakes I’ve demonstrated two of the easiest… butter cream icing and glacé.

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How to Pan-Fry Wild Salmon – Behind the Recipe | Allrecipes.com

The Knutson family has been fishing the waters of the Pacific Northwest for generations. They know a thing or two about fresh wild salmon. In this video, you’ll see their family recipe for pan-fried wild salmon—and learn the story behind the recipe.

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Respect the Bird | Allrecipes.com

Learn how you can join the fight to take back Thanksgiving Week!

Allrecipes.com wants you to Respect the Bird this November instead of shopping for Black Friday deals. Last November, Allrecipes’ community member Doug Matthews wrote a blog post reminding people Thanksgiving deserves to be more than an afterthought among our national holidays…enough already of the pre-Christmas shopping frenzy! The post was titled Respect the Bird. Taking a cue from Doug’s blog post, Allrecipes aims to boost this issue into national awareness. After all, Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday that is about being thankful for what you have instead of focusing on what you want/don’t have.

A national survey from Allrecipes found 82 percent of home cooks think Christmas is marketed too early and that the Thanksgiving holiday gets too little attention as a result. Moreover, 42 percent admit being frustrated by Christmas shopping sales that begin before Thanksgiving while 39 percent just try to ignore it.

Allrecipes has created a dedicated site, www.RespectTheBird.com, where Thanksgiving enthusiasts can rally support for the movement. Here, consumers can take the Respect the Bird Pledge, a promise to fully enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and not begin shopping for the December holidays until after November 24, and get recipes and tips for their Thanksgiving festivities. The site and complementary social media channels (Respect the Bird Facebook community and Respect the Bird on Twitter – @RespectTheBird) will make it easy to spread the movement among friends and family.

“Thanksgiving is an amazing holiday and I believe I was speaking for a lot of people when I wrote the blog post on Respect the Bird last year,” said Matthews, leader of the Respect the Bird movement. “I am thrilled that Allrecipes is taking Respect the Bird to a new level with this campaign and I hope it sets a precedence that the holiday be celebrated by sharing thanks and good food with friends and family, not Black Friday shopping!”

“Allrecipes.com thrives on its vibrant user community of more than 25 million passionate home cooks like Doug Matthews,” said Lisa Sharples, President of Allrecipes. “When we saw how our community responded to Doug’s blog, we knew we had to help that community express its appreciation for what we all think is truly the best day of the year.”

Allrecipes hopes that the “Respect the Bird!” campaign will be a grassroots movement that encourages people to savor the true meaning of Thanksgiving and tune out the distractions of Black Friday that have intruded upon Thanksgiving week.

Shortcut Cooking – Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake! | Allrecipes.com

Full-size cheesecakes require a lot of time and effort to make. But mini-size them, and you save a bunch of time. In this video, you’ll see how to make mini pumpkin cheesecakes. Using pre-made mini pie crusts means there’s no water bath to contend with, and you’ll save both baking time and cooling time—so you’re that much closer to delicious pumpkin cheesecake!

BANOFFEE CUPCAKES RECIPE – SORTED

Cupcakes are massively popular. Trendy, cute baking that puts a smile on everyones face. Combine this with an idiot proof recipe and the classic combination of banana and toffee and these cupcakes are a real winner.
As requested for by Hannah Girasol.

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How to Make Gravy – Mastered in 99 Seconds | Allrecipes.com

Gravy makes everything taste better. Slather it on potatoes, biscuits, rice, and meat. In this video, you’ll see all the tricks to making perfect gravy. It’s a simple technique that combines pan drippings (fat and meat juices) with flour and broth. You’ll learn how to deglaze your roasting pan to gather up all the delicious caramelized bits and discover the secret to smooth, lump-free gravy.

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ASK THE CHEF: Separating Eggs

In cooking there are a number of tasks that don’t come naturally straight away. We’ve had a few people saying that they can’t separate eggs and wanted to know how. So whether you need the yolk or the white… here is how.

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FISH CURRY RECIPE – SORTED

Inspired by Indian chef Atul Kochhar, the SORTED crew set about cooking a simple yet authentic and tasty fish curry. Healthier than most, the use of lentils provides a filling consistency. It’s cheap, tasty and when served with the equally simple pilau rice and fresh toasted cumin salad makes a feast fit for a king.

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