Notes from the RecipeKick Kitchen
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Notes from the RecipeKick Kitchen ~
Combined, our instructors have taught thousands of students in-person and online and worked in kitchens worldwide. Specializing in French, American classics, Creole, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, and more, our mix of former Michelin-starred chefs, culinary school grads, and talented, successful self-taught home cooks are experts, and are here to share their tips and tricks with you!
What’s missing from my dish? Acid, fat, and beyond
When a dish seems lacking, it’s often missing a critical element that could take it from mundane to extraordinary. Let’s talk about how to identify and correct these missing components.
Ingredient Spotlight: Garlic Scapes
Garlic scapes are the flower stalks that hardneck garlic plants send up in late spring and early summer. Farmers and gardeners often trim these scapes to direct the plant’s energy back into the bulb, to encourage the plant to spend its energy making larger garlic bulbs!
Ingredient Spotlight: Bok Choy
Bok choy, or pak choi in British English, is a staple in Asian cuisine. It has a crisp texture and a mild flavor, with a hint of mustard-like pepperiness, making it a very versatile ingredient.
What is Umami?
Umami is often described as the fifth taste, discovered by Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda in the early 20th century.
Why Small Groups Are the Way to Go When Traveling
Unlike those self-planned trips where you’re Googling “best pizza in Naples” and hoping for the best, here with RecipeKick Adventures, it’s all dialed in.
Slow Travel: Why RecipeKick Adventures Stands Apart
Traveling slowly and with a small group isn’t just a way to see the world; it’s a way to experience it. It’s about quality over quantity, depth over breadth, and connection over convenience.