Don’t know a mince from a dice? Consult this handy guide. One recipe calls for an onion to be diced, another for it to be chopped. Don’t let instructions leave you befuddled: Check this cheat sheet to common cuts before you have a go at that onion. Slice Smooth cuts of regular shape and size. […]

Not all scallops are alike.  The Nantucket Bay scallop is smaller and more tender than most other types of sea scallops, with a velvety texture.  They are usually more costly than sea scallops but the flavor is rich and you don’t need as large a portion to have a satisfying meal. Because their flavor is […]

  Wagshal’s turkeys are more broad-breasted, resulting in more white meat. They are shipped fresh (on ice) from the Shenandoah Valley. Recommended portion size 1 to 1 1/2 lb raw weight per person. For the Thanksgiving holiday, customers can purchase their turkeys in three ways from Wagshal’s Market: Natural (washed, cleaned, dried, and unseasoned), Seasoned (gently bathed […]

Be choosy: Make sure your pumpkin is firm all the way around, says Gail Damerow, author of The Perfect Pumpkin. “If the bottom or stem end gives at all when pressed, it’s past prime,” she says. Look for one that’s small, about five to eight pounds. Smaller ones are tastier because they’re bred specifically for cooking. Canned […]

How To Choose Corn on the Cob Fully ripe sweet corn has bright green, moist husks. The silk should be stiff, dark and moist. You should be able to feel individual kernels by pressing gently against the husk. As soon as corn is picked, its sugar begins is gradual conversion to starch, which reduces the […]

How to Prepare Blue Crab Step 1: Buy fresh blue crabs and keep the crabs moist and refrigerated between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit till it is ready to cook. The fresh blue crab meat tends to deteriorate quickly after death if it is not cooked immediately. Step 2:  When purchasing frozen blue crab meat […]

The first person to eat an artichoke had to be either very brave or very hungry.  Because who would think this well-armored and beautiful thistle could be so deliciously edible.  But artichokes are also like Cracker Jacks in that you have to work your way to the prize within. How to buy artichokes While it’s […]

INGREDIENTS For any size turkey up to 18 lbs. 2 gallons water 2 cups kosher salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 yellow onion – quartered 2 lemons, juice and lemon parts 2 oranges, juice and orange parts 1/2 cup chopped thyme 1/2 cup ground black pepper 1/4 cup honey PREPARATION In […]

Thanksgiving is the day when most (if not all) of your family comes together to eat. This year, you’ll deliver a multicourse feast that’s delicious and (miracle!) ready all at the same time. It’s gonna be easy! Why? Because you’ll spread the prep out over the next couple of weeks to get things done a […]