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Sauerkraut can be made with as little as two ingredients: cabbage and salt. Following the same procedure, you can add a wealth of flavors and colors to kraut. This makes it perfect for using up...

"It's a fermented product so I use it for umami, which gives body and depth of flavor," he says. "You can add a few drops to any meat-based recipe to boost flavor, and it's really good in a cheese...

A global superstar health food, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids. I'm pairing it with avocado, which is high in potassium and healthy monounsaturated fats, and almonds for smokiness,...

It is no secret that the food we eat plays a vital role in our everyday functions. Your brain is one engine that is constantly running. The fuel that your body relies on has strong effects on the...

Salmon is packed full of nutrients: omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B and potassium amongst many others. I married this with a lightly marinated raw zucchini, which is excellent in helping with...

Both ingredients have had their culinary limelight shunned, but together they shine. Changing perceptions of delicious ingredients is something I believe to be critical in food research and...

Here are a few of my favorite food books, from informative and intellectual, to inspirational and artistic. During the hospitality industry shutdown, spread your curiosity and commit downtime to...

I have created a dish using the last of the season delicata squash, marrying some simple flavors and striking color to create a memorable impact. Also in season, kohlrabi adds crunch and absorbs...

Most employers can tempt their future employees in a direction with promises of fulfilling these common desires and keeping them on track for a long and fulfilling career. But what do we do in an...

This hydrocolloid has the correct viscosity when it forms a teardrop shape that’s bulbous at the bottom. Pipe the fluid gel atop a rich puff pastry for more of an impact than the typical drizzle of...

The word umami describes one of the five main tastes, alongside bitter, sweet, salty and sour. Over 100 years ago, Dr. Ikeda in Japan discovered Umami as an addition to the already documented four...

"Contrary to popular belief, you never want to boil a potato," Chef Barry says. "Simmer[ing] allows them to cook through very evenly." He sources French ratte potatoes, which are rich, decadent and...