Ask Chef Jeff

A Sauce Arsenal

Q. My husband loves protein and a side for dinners, but I’m out of ideas for sauces for meats like pork chops and chicken breasts....

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Homemade Ramen

Q. “Is homemade ramen easy to make? I crave it so much I want to learn, but not sure how to get that amazing rich...

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Smoking Brisket

“What’s the best meat to start smoking? Brisket seems intimidating, but that’s my favorite to eat. A recipe would be great!” —Ben, Little Chute A....

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Multi-Course Dinners

Q. “I want to create a multi-course dinner for my boyfriend, but I’ve always struggled with components being done at the same time. Can I...

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Flavored Whipped Cream

“Can you make flavored whipped cream by simply adding an extract? I’ve done vanilla bean, but I’m not sure about the rest.” —Maggie, Wrightstown The...

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Making Caramel

Q. How necessary is it to have a candy thermometer while making caramel? If I don’t have one, what’s the trick to cooking it correctly?...

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