Soffrito (Spanish-Style)
The French have mirepoix - carrots, celery, and onions. The Spanish have sofrito - onions, garlic, red peppers, and tomato. The Cajuns have the Holy Trinity - celery, green peppers, and onions. The Chinese have green onions, garlic, and ginger. They are all integral to so many dishes. Whatever culture your sofrito hails from, it is almost always sautéed to coax as much flavor as possible out of these few humble ingredients.
Compound Butters for Grilling Season
Compound butters are a great way to up your grill game. They add a boost of flavor to your grilled meats, veggies, or seafood. Easy to throw together, customizable, and stores well in the fridge or freezer!
Tongbaechu Kimchi
Tongbaechu kimchi is the most popular variety of kimchi. Combine quartered Napa cabbage pieces with with a slurry of onions, garlic, ginger, fiery Korean pepper flakes known as gochugaru, and salty fermented shrimp to make a delicious, fermented staple.
Poilâne Sourdough Bread
I have tried many sourdough recipes and this one by far is the most delicious and the most foolproof. The original recipe comes from the world-famous Parisian bakery, Poilâne.
Brown Chicken Stock
One of the core building blocks of great food. No matter if you’re a home cook or restaurant owner, using homemade stocks will enhance the flavor of any dish.