Column Category: Ask Chef Jeff

An Alternative Fish Fry

Q. “I do love a traditional Friday Fish Fry, but it’s getting to be a bit much. What are some other ways to prepare walleye

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A New Ancient Grain?

Q. “It seems like a new ancient grain—like quinoa and spelt—has a ‘moment’ each few years. What’s ‘on trend’ right now?” —Margo, Neenah A. According

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Medium Rare Prime Rib

Q. “My family does a prime rib every Christmas. We struggle with it actually being medium rare despite the thermometer reading 130° F. What are

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Acidic Pasta Sauces

Q. “My husband has a sensitive stomach. How do I make pasta sauces less acidic?” —Nora, Appleton A. Highly acidic foods include citrus fruit, buttermilk,

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Rolling Homemade Sushi

Q. “Do you have experience rolling homemade sushi? I think it would be a fun date night option.” —Angela, Appleton A. While I have rolled

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Perfect Pizza Cheese

Q. “We love homemade pizza in our house! What kind of cheese works well, besides mozzarella? Should we be cooking some toppings before adding them

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Mushy Rice

Q. “How do I keep my rice from getting mushy?” —Mary, Kimberly A. Generally speaking, mushy rice is the result of the over absorption of

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Cornstarch Versus Flour

Q. Which is better for thickening: cornstarch or flour? Are they almost always interchangeable? —Ann, Neenah A. Both cornstarch and flour work essentially the same

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Cracking an Egg

A. “Any tips on how to crack an egg without breaking the yolk?” —Lisa, Appleton Q. Because many applications require us to have an unbroken

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