Blend Cafe Blog

Cook Cooking Tips Brown butter is a hot commodity for good reason. It imparts a nutty, flavorful, and complex taste to countless dishes. Most often, you’ll see recipes for brown…

Cooking spray provides an easy way to quickly grease baking dishes or oil hot pans. Using an aerosol can rather than pouring oil straight from a bottle can also help…

Whether you’re a fan of cilantro or part of the population that just can’t get with the hype, you’ve probably noticed both coriander and cilantro popping up in certain recipes…

There’s nothing like walking into a friend’s or family member’s backyard on a hot summer’s day, the smell of cooking meat and vegetables wafting toward you, bowls of mayonnaise-spiked, carb-heavy…

Skirt steak is a popular choice for dishes that require quick cooking over high heat, such as sizzling steak fajitas, carne asada tacos, and Asian stir fries. Taken from the…

There are many ingredients you can use to coat the outside of a pork roast to achieve varying flavors and textures. Breadcrumbs, seasoning blends, and fresh herbs are some of…

Even if you’ve been cooking for a long time, you may occasionally stumble upon an ingredient that you’ve never heard of before, especially if you’re cooking a recipe from a…

Sandwiches make a quick, easy, and (relatively) inexpensive meal. However, eating a cold sandwich, especially on a cold day, isn’t exactly exciting. If you’re craving something warm, toasty, and more…

A Costco membership can open up a world of possibilities. From the big-box chain’s famed $4.99 rotisserie chicken to low prices on expensive ingredients like vanilla extract and olive oil, there…

It’s no secret: We’re big fans of Costco. Known for their bargain prices on surprisingly high-quality goods, it’s easy to save money buying anything from groceries to outdoor furniture. By…