Cooking Technique

This will be the summer of Pizza al Taglio at Casa Taylor, and it very well may roll right into autumn at the rate we’re going. I’m no stranger to pizza… It is hands down my favorite food. We have our pizza stone in the oven, our fancy countertop pizza oven that gets over 900 […]

Your fridge is stuffed, your to-do list is long, and there’s a 12-pound turkey that means business. Somewhere amidst the chaos, you ask yourself, “Should I brine it?” We’ve all heard the brining buzz — that promise of juicy, flavorful meat that practically carves itself. But does soaking a giant bird in salty water for

Spatchcocking is such a funny word for such a great method of cooking poultry. Chicken and turkey greatly benefit from this simple technique that keeps the breasts from getting overcooked and dried out before the dark meat has a chance to fully finish cooking. Added bonus: It speeds the overall cooking time, meaning you can

In the market for a new oven? You’ll need to decide if paying more for a feature called convection is worth it to you. Or, perhaps you’ve noticed a convection button on your existing oven, but have no idea how or when to use this feature.   Let’s break it down.  Imagine baking two trays of

Grilling outdoors evokes a sense of ease, and a relaxed approach to cooking. I know many people who happily stand over the grates, turning and tending, would otherwise not find themselves in an indoor kitchen whipping up dinner most other days. Grilling over fire is a fun way to cook, requiring minimal prep or fussing,