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  • About Cem
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Desserts & Baking
    • Drinks & Beverages
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Salads, Soups & Sides
    • Sauces, Spreads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Vegetarian & Plant-Based
  • Kitchen Know How
    • Flavors
    • Ingredients
    • Origins
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  • Chef Mark Sandoval’s Corner
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Rough Chopping Onions: A Control-First Approach

Rough chopping onions is often treated as a shortcut — something done quickly before cooking …

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Categories Chef Mark Sandoval’s Corner

Adobo Explained: A Global Cooking Method, Not One Recipe

Adobo is a term used across multiple cuisines, but it does not mean the same …

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Categories Kitchen Know How, Origins

Savory Peach Compote Recipe (Sweet–Savory, Simple & Versatile)

Sweet meets savory in this peach compote designed for flexibility in both cooking and serving.Fresh …

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Categories Recipes, Sauces, Spreads & Dressings

Chef Technique: How to Rough Chop Carrots for Even Cooking

Rough chopping carrots is a foundational knife skill used when vegetables are meant to cook …

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Categories Chef Mark Sandoval’s Corner

What Is ‘Blanching’? (And Why It Makes Vegetables Taste Better)

Blanching is a basic kitchen technique used to briefly cook food in boiling water, then …

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Categories Kitchen Know How, Techniques

Easy No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream (No Machine Needed)

This easy no-churn toffee chocolate ice cream delivers rich chocolate flavor, buttery crunch, and a …

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Categories Desserts & Baking, Recipes

Ultimate Homemade Caesar Salad with Creamy Dressing

This Ultimate Homemade Caesar Salad combines crisp romaine, golden garlic croutons, and a creamy from-scratch …

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