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Three Calgary Fresh Coffee Roasters that you’ve Got to Try!

December 28, 2020 No Comments

Nothing beats freshly ground coffee. Well one thing does: freshly ground coffee delivered straight to your door! The following coffee roasters are all based in

The Ultimate Cowtown Ginger Beef

July 24, 2019 5 Comments

Calgary ginger beef is a regional dish that has expanded outwards. The dish is a combination of sweet and spicy flavours; each restaurant develops its own balance. This recipe tilts towards spicy, thanks to generous amounts of ginger used. Feel free to play around the proportion of ingredients to come to your own balance. Enjoy this Calgary ginger beef recipe!

A review of the best citrus juicers in 2020

The Best Citrus Juicers on the Market (Manual and Electric)

Who doesn’t like a nice tall glass of orange juice? But making it at home can be quite the chore; that is, if you don’t have the right tool for the job. This review covers the best manual and electric citrus juicers on the market today.

Breville Oracle Touch vs. Breville Barista Express

Two powerful home espresso machines from Breville. Which one should you buy?

Review: Breville PolyScience Control Freak Induction Cooker

An induction cooktop that gives you the ultimate control over temperature. Precision cooking has never been easier, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

Review: Breville PolyScience Control Freak Induction Cooker

An induction cooktop that gives you the ultimate control over temperature. Precision cooking has never been easier, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

The Best Citrus Juicers on the Market (Manual and Electric)

Anova Precision Oven Review – Sous Vide in an Oven

Sous vide in the oven? What? This counter top combi oven promises to deliver precise and tasty results from the comfort of your own home.

Neapolitan Pizza Cooked at Home Using a NerdChef Pizza Steel

Making Neapolitan-Style Pizza at Home Using a ½ Inch Thick Slab of Steel

Traditional Neapolitan pizza requires a wood-fired brick oven that reaches temperatures of 800-900°F. This is well beyond the capabilities of a home oven. But with this simple hack, you can mimic the conditions of a wood-fired brick oven in your own home!

Pressure Cooker Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry

Using a pressure cooker, you can have a curry in a hurry.

How to Make Butterscotch Pudding From Scratch

Learn how to make butterscotch pudding from scratch with this grownup version of the childhood classic. Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated magazine.

Extra Tender Beef and Broccoli

This beef and broccoli dish is extra tender when you apply the techniques described in this recipe. No more tough and chewy beef!

Pisco Sour Recipe — A Classic Peruvian Cocktail

Peru and Chile fiercely contest the origin of this drink, but I was first introduced to it during my visit to Peru in 2014. Pisco, a brandy produced from distilled fermented grapes in the winemaking regions of Chile and Peru, is at the base of this drink. This recipe uses an easy-to-remember 2-1-1 ratio that ensures a balance between all the ingredients.

Cucumbers and bean sprouts rapidly pickled in the VacMaster VP215 vacuum chamber

Rapid Vacuum Pickled Cucumbers and Bean Sprouts

Quick pickled cucumbers and bean sprouts using a vacuum chamber. Perfect for adding on top of Dolsot Bibimbap, a Korean rice bowl.

Bibimbap-Inspired Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This grilled cheese is sweet, savoury, salty, and sour; just like the dish that inspired it; dolsot bibimbap! Bibmbap is

How to Make Butterscotch Pudding From Scratch

Learn how to make butterscotch pudding from scratch with this grownup version of the childhood classic. Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated magazine.

What do you buy the home cook who has everything? – Holiday Gift Buying Guide

The holiday season is fast approaching, and many of us have avid home cooks on our gift-giving lists! The problem with avid home cooks is that it seems like they have everything! But have no worry, we are here to suggest several unique items that a discerning home cook will truly appreciate! All these items are used in Sizzle and Sear’s test kitchen.

Calgary Foodie Guide

Three Calgary Fresh Coffee Roasters that you’ve Got to Try!

The Ultimate Cowtown Ginger Beef

Kitchen Equipment Reviews

The Best Citrus Juicers on the Market (Manual and Electric)

Breville Oracle Touch vs. Breville Barista Express

Review: Breville PolyScience Control Freak Induction Cooker

Review: Breville PolyScience Control Freak Induction Cooker

The Best Citrus Juicers on the Market (Manual and Electric)

Anova Precision Oven Review – Sous Vide in an Oven

Making Neapolitan-Style Pizza at Home Using a ½ Inch Thick Slab of Steel

Delicious Recipes

Pressure Cooker Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry

How to Make Butterscotch Pudding From Scratch

Extra Tender Beef and Broccoli

Pisco Sour Recipe — A Classic Peruvian Cocktail

Rapid Vacuum Pickled Cucumbers and Bean Sprouts

Bibimbap-Inspired Grilled Cheese Sandwich

How to Make Butterscotch Pudding From Scratch

Food Articles

What do you buy the home cook who has everything? – Holiday Gift Buying Guide

Five Espresso Machine Drinks to Try Out!

Get the Breville Joule sous vide cooker for the lowest price of the year

MSG Myths: Is it really bad for you?

Simple Deep Frying Oil Solution if you Only Deep Fry a Couple Times a Year

Get the Breville Joule sous vide cooker for the lowest price of the year

Can you use a cooling rack in the oven?

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