brining

  • Marinate Your Chicken in Feta Cheese and Capers

    Marinate Your Chicken in Feta Cheese and Capers

    I love chicken. I’ve even found a way to enjoy a chicken breast (beat it into submission). When prepared and cooked correctly, chicken can be just as juicy and flavorful as any other bird. A good marinade always helps, and I think I’ve found my new favourite. Bathe your bird in a slurry of feta…


  • How to Roast a Whole Chicken Without Messing It Up

    How to Roast a Whole Chicken Without Messing It Up

    There is something quite homey and family-oriented about the site of a whole roasted chicken. It makes a warm and welcoming centrepiece, can feed multiple people, and tells the guests at your table “I can cook” in no uncertain terms. If you eat meat, it’s a good staple to have in your arsenal of homemade…


  • You Should Air Fry Some Salmon

    You Should Air Fry Some Salmon

    Coming from a catfish-eating family, I never had much use for salmon until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. The two fishes couldn’t be more different in texture, flavour, or styles of preparation, but finally, at nearly 35 years of age, I figured out my favourite way to make salmon, and it involves the air…


  • You Should Use Ice in Your Brine

    You Should Use Ice in Your Brine

    Whether you’re planning to roast a big ‘ol turkey or a head of cauliflower, a good brine ensures the final product is tender, moist, and flavourful throughout. Simple brines are little more than sugar, salt, and water, but peppercorns, citrus zest, bay leaves, and all sorts of plant parts can be used to make things…