Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci of Nana in Dallas offers this helpful kitchen tip. He recommends using a fine Microplane to grate Parmigiano-Reggiano. The tool provides a very fine, snow like texture that really brings out the flavor of the cheese. To purchase a Microplane click […]

What should every home cook know about knife skills? Kent Rathbun, chef/owner of award-winning Abacus (www.abacus-restaurant.com) in Dallas, responds: First, I recommend that every home cook obtain the following five basic pieces: 10″ chef’s knife 6″ flexible boning knife 8″ scalloped-edge knife paring knife sharpening […]