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Cem Berkoz
  • 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
    • Techniques
    • Tools
  • Chef Mark Sandoval’s Corner
  • Contact

Kitchen Know How

Kitchen Know How is where cooking fundamentals come together.
This category focuses on understanding how ingredients, heat, and technique work—so you can make better decisions in the kitchen, not just follow instructions.
Each article breaks down core concepts, common terms, and practical cooking knowledge to help you cook with more confidence and consistency.

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

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
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