There are some incredibly easy to follow cooking tips that can dramatically elevate your culinary game. Toasting spices before adding them to a dish is one example; scrambling eggs over low heat is another. The expert tip we're introducing today is guaranteed to take your grilled chicken to the next level: When pre-cooking your chicken before grilling it, skip boiling and poach it instead.
As always in August, my favorite farmers markets and farm stands have come to the rescue with all sorts of colorful, fresh and locally grown produce. Cooking and eating outdoors always puts people in a better mood. That's especially true when the menu is hyper-seasonal. There's something so special about enjoying foods that are only available for a few months or weeks each year - not just because they're flavorful, but also because they support local farmers. Often, they're also more affordable.
