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The sense of smell is one of the most powerful senses, as well as one of the easiest to overlook.  Chef Daniel Patterson and perfumer Mandy...

Looking for an unusual garnish?  How about grating an egg yolk on a microplane?  Preserved egg yolks are very tasty and can add a great col...

Let's take a moment to cover one of the most essential basic recipes.  Yes it's basic, but like I said, it's also essential.  I...

Pumpkin spice is one of those things that may show up on a recipe as an ingredient, but then you go to the store and it's hit or miss w...

This recipe is not complicated, but can add a touch of elegance and freshness to a dish.  At first glance, this may look like a salsa, bu...

mix the wet dough I've heard that doughnuts are one of the Canadian stereotypes.  I like them, but again there's not that many ...

If you've read a fair amount of my recipes, you'll know that I use my Smoking Gun quite a bit at home.  As with most people, there...

pack the crumb in the molds This is a real southern classic, and considering how much I love tangy citrus desserts, immediately gained ...

blind bake the shells By now, many of you have come to the conclusion that I like my brown butter.  Guilty!  I love how it adds a nutti...

You may have read my recipe for the flourless chocolate cake/brownie, this is the no holds barred thick and rich one (ok, the other one rea...