It’s your go-to on the grill, but just how do you get that burger just right? The best meat for burgers has an 80/20 ratio for meat/fat. Use 1/3 lb meat per patty. Make sure the grill is clean (brush it, if necessary) and the grate is oiled. High heat is crucial for juicy patties,…
Tips & Tricks
Top 10 Essential Grilling Tips for Summer from Evergreen’s David Asovski
Stop! Before you grill, there’s some basics you need to know. These essential tips will leads you to better meat, chicken, burgers, and franks in no time. It was hard to pin down Evergreen Meat Manager David Asovski to pick his brain on his essential grill tips. After all, it’s summer season now, when the…
The Best Way to Roast an Eggplant
Want an eggplant with a soft, silky, tender flesh and smoky charred skin? Here’s how to achieve it. Roasted eggplant is one of my staples, and today I’m going to show you the best way to get those eggplants roasted. I use my eggplant boats in lots of different ways – you can stuff them…
No Time to Bake? How to Fake Awesome Bundt Cake Birthday Cakes
All of these amazing cakes were made using an Evergreen Kosher’s (supremely delicious) bundt cake, right from the bakery department. Not much of a baker? Not in the mood of taking out the mixer? Not enough time to bake, cool, and decorate a cake? Just buy a bundt cake and you’re almost ready to sing…
How to Make Cute Mini Cheesecakes Like the Pros
Not every cheesecake recipe works in a mini version. Here’s how to avoid a flop and make those mini cheesecakes come out perfect every time. I was first introduced to the Norpro Mini Cheesecake pan when Leah and I were working on Dairy Made Easy and used the pan to bake the cheese babkas featured…
One Challah Secret for Light, Fluffy Dough
This one trick helps your dough achieve that light, fluffy texture you want. It’s also your solution in a pinch when that dough is just-too-sticky. So you went out and bought a new bag of flour right after putting away the Pesach dishes. Now both you and your kitchen are ready to get back to…
Do This When the Mayo Jar is ¼ Full
Have a little left in the mayo jar? It’s the perfect time to shake up a salad dressing. You’re making dinner, and then you get to the last step…the salad. Finally, the salad is all assembled and it’s time to get some ingredients out to make that dressing (and more mess). But, wait! You don’t…
Feel-Good Ideas for a Fresh and Vibrant Pesach
Want to feel light, vibrant and energetic on Pesach? Take advantage of a week of no flour (except that matzah) and enjoy these light, refreshing meal ideas. The joke goes that on Sukkos there’s nowhere to eat, on Pesach there’s nothing to eat, and on Shavuos we’re too tired to eat. I beg to differ….
Allergic Child? How to Substitute Eggs in Baked Goods on Pesach
Frustrated by the lack of options for your allergic child on Passover? It’s time to take matters into your own hands…or your own kitchen. Having a child with food allergies can be an emotional and stressful thing to deal with. Passover especially is one of the most difficult times of year for food allergy families….
How to Keep Your Romaine Leaves Crisp
You’ve spent all this time checking…now make that romaine lettuce last. Between the seders and those nice salads that balance out the heavier dishes, you’ll be going through a lot of Romaine this Pesach. The good news is that whole leaves do last longer, so that massive amount of leaves you checked a couple of…
