Alex Hong
Executive Chef & Restaurant Owner
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How to
Apply Dry Rub to Chicken
Dry rubs are mixtures of herbs and spices that you can use to season any kind of meat. If you want to use a dry rub on your chicken, you can easily apply it right before you cook or far in advance. When you’re ready to...
How to
Roast a Turkey
Whether you like your turkey basted or brined, white meat or dark meat, the secret to the perfect bird is in the roasting. It's easy to prepare and roast a turkey to feed your friends and family, even if you’re a new c...
How to
Brine Chicken
Brining meats before cooking them is an effective way to increase the moisture and tenderness of the meat before roasting. This is especially important for chicken, which often gets dry in the oven. The process of soakin...
How to
Measure Ounces
Depending on the recipe, ounces can be a measurement of volume or weight. Fluid ounces are a measurement of volume, whereas dry ounces are a measurement of weight. As long as the ingredient is measured carefully, dry or ...
How to
Make Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast is made from growing a fungus called saccharomyces cerevisiae on molasses and then deactivating it with heat. It’s then washed, pasteurized, dried, and crumbled using specialized machinery that’s be...
How to
Cook Kidney
Animal organs, including the kidney, tend to be overlooked by the common home chef. They can be tricky to cook and smell a little weird, but with the right preparation and knowledge, you can easily pick out, prepare, and...
How to
Cook
Anyone can cook, but there is more to cooking than simply throwing ingredients together and hoping for the best. You have to understand basic cooking terms and techniques. Knowing how to prepare different components of a...
How to
Eat Pistachios
The pistachio can seem like a hard nut to crack. Each nut is encased within a hard, sturdy shell. If there is a crack along one edge of the shell, use your fingernails or the half-shell of another pistachio to wedge the ...
How to
Activate Fresh Yeast
Fresh yeast is most often used by professional bakers because of its quality, vulnerability and short shelf life. Interested home bakers who can not find these tiny packaged cakes in the refrigerated section of their gro...
How to Tip a Restaurant Waiter
Gracious gratuity practices in the U.S. and beyond In the United States, tipping your server is expected, but how much you should tip isn't always obvious. You want to show your appreciation, but you don't want to break...
How to
Become a Chef
You might decide to become a chef because you enjoy cooking and like to experiment in the kitchen. While it’s a demanding career, it can also be very satisfying if it’s something you love. Start building the cooking ...
10 Tasty Ways to Cook Pre-Marinated Chicken
Picking up a pack of pre-marinated chicken from the store can save you hours of unwanted prep time, and brings you one step closer to a delicious, savory meal. We’ve got your meal plan covered, whether you have chicken...
How to
Make Pizza Dough
If you're tired of ordering the same old pizza for delivery, make your own customized pizza at home. Give yourself enough time to mix together a flavorful dough and let it prove. Once it's doubled in size, roll the dough...
How to
Cook Chicken Feet
Chicken feet dishes have found their way into the cuisines of multiple countries, but the Chinese ''dim sum'' version is one of the most well-known on a global scale. This time-consuming cooking process involves deep fry...
How to
Make Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is a main ingredient found in balsamic vinaigrette, which is used for things like salads and dipping sauces. Making balsamic vinaigrette is super easy and only takes 4 ingredients and a jar suitable for ...
How to
Learn Cooking by Yourself
Ordering takeout or tossing a premade frozen dinner in the oven may be quick and convenient, but there’s something special about being able to cook your own meal. Plus, foods you make yourself are almost always healthi...
How to
Freeze Pizza
Freezing pizza is a great way to save a prepared meal for another time. Wrap up each pizza slice individually and freeze the slices for up to 2 months. You can also freeze uncooked pizza! Make the dough ahead of time and...
Ultimate Guide to Cooking Meat: Best Ways to Get Juicy, Tender Meat + How Long to Cook Meat For
Meat is an important part of your diet for getting protein and a healthy amount of minerals. It doesn't hurt that it's mouthwateringly delicious too. Whether you're new to preparing meat or just want to level up your che...
How to
Bake Chicken Breast
Baked chicken can be a healthy, quick meal to make any night of the week. To bake chicken, you just need to season your chicken and add it to a baking pan. Once it's ready, you can serve it immediately or store it for la...
How to
Cook a Chicken in a George Foreman Rotisserie
Having a few friends over? Want to make something nice, but not too difficult? You can use your George Foreman Rotisserie and roast yourself some truly tasty chicken.
