Celebrity chef Rob Rainford knows his grill stuff. We wanted to get the scoop on the must-have barbecue accessories for doing it right, and Rob helped us out with his list. Which is a very good thing because frankly, my idea of must-have barbecue accessories is a bottle of Stella Artois and this apron: [...]
Peeling the asparagus before cooking takes a bit more effort but makes for a much prettier presentation. 2 lb (1 kg) asparagus 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 6 Tbsp (90 mL) unsalted butter 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) vegetable broth 3 Tbsp (45 mL) finely [...]
Baking is something I have done for years, and admittedly it more often than not was something from a box (hello, Betty Crocker brownies!). But over the last few years I have really started to experiment with more baking from scratch, and I can’t tell you how in love with this little book I am [...]
To many Americans, barbecue sauce is red, sweet, and smoky—end of story. But there’s a whole barbecue culture out there that knows that is just the tip of the barbecue iceberg. Sauces vary by region, and the one for this succulent sandwich is from the eastern reaches of North Carolina. It’s a vinegar-based sauce, nicely [...]
Miami-cut short ribs are a thin cut of beef rib. For best results they should be approximately 1⁄4 inch (6 mm) thick. Ask your butcher for these. Short Ribs 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) low-sodium soy sauce 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) mirin (sweet cooking rice wine) 1⁄3 cup (80 mL) rice wine vinegar 3 Tbsp [...]
Position your grill where you want to cook – close enough to the kitchen so you don’t have to run back and forth, but far enough from the house so you don’t fill your family room with smoke and set the roof on fire. Bring everything you need out to the grill before you [...]
Similar to a Spanish red rice, this seasoned, tomatoey rice dish is a South Carolinian specialty. Typically served hot, it can be a somewhat heavy side dish in its traditional form. But cooled down with a bright, herbaceous vinaigrette of sweet mint and paired with tender stalks of grilled asparagus, this rice dish is [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 5: Business Card Etiquette Did you know there is a proper way to present your business card? Don’t make a social blunder at your next business conference! Charles MacPherson (aka Charles the Butler) demonstrates… The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 4: The Perfect Guest Bedroom The comfort and style of the guest bedroom is part of your visitor’s overall experience and should reflect that of the rest of the house. You want your guest to be able to relax there and get a good night’s sleep. A word of advice: I [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 3: Napkin Folding 101 Impress your guests at your next dinner party with a properly folded napkin at their place setting. Charles MacPherson (aka Charles the Butler) demonstrates the Royal Napkin Fold. The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping by Charles [...]
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