Author: Cook Plate Fork

Using Citrus Zest When Cooking & Baking

When a recipe calls for “zest” of a citrus fruit, it’s referring to the colorful outer part of the skin, not the inner white part, which is known as the pith. Common types of citrus used for zesting include lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. Each has its unique flavor profile, so choose based on your […]

Blind Baking Your Pie Crust

Blind baking means pre-baking an empty crust before filling it with a cream filling or fresh fruit filling. Placing any fruit with liquid over a raw crust will make for a soggy crust once baked. Blind baking a pie crust is necessary if it will be filled with a liquid filling like pudding or custard […]

Cooking With Chilies

Almost every Latin American country has its own variety, shape, and size of chili or hot pepper and including sweet peppers. Up until the arrival of Spanish and Portuguese explorers to the New World, peppers grew only in Latin America. After the discovery of hot peppers, they have truly become integral to cuisines across the […]

Pork & Green Bean Stir-Fry

A pork stir fry and green beans that packs an amazing flavor punch with just a few ingredients. This gluten-free stir-fry takes inspiration from Japanese cuisine, ditching the soy sauce for another umami-rich ingredient, teriyaki sauce. What is teriyaki sauce? In Japanese teri means shiny, and yaki means fried or grilled. This umami* rich magical […]

Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Make easy Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Green Beans for an appetizer or delicious side dish. These bacon bundles are something your family and friends will love and the kids can’t help but gobble them up. Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Green Beans are brushed with a thick teriyaki sauce including garlic and brown sugar. Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Green […]

Roasted Za’atar Potatoes Bacon & Green Beans

This Roasted Za’atar Potatoes Bacon & Green Beans will make a great addition to your dinner table. Simple and deliciously yummy. It’s the perfect side to add to any meal or can be served as the main meal. What Is Za’atar The word za’atar (pronounced “zah-tahr”) translates in Arabic to mean “wild thyme.” Za’atar is […]

Different Ways To Cook Eggs

If you were to eat a three-egg omelet every morning, you would have eaten roughly 1,095 eggs in a year. The average American eats 250 eggs per year, which translates to a total annual consumption of 76.5 billion eggs. Eggs are packed with protein and are a truly versatile food that can be cooked in […]

Southern Pecan Pie

Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a after dinner dessert. It’s a make ahead of time pie since it will need at least 4 hours to cool before serving. When ready to slice into, serve the pie plated with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop […]

Curried Chicken With Coconut Rice & Lime Yogurt Sauce

A classic chicken and rice casserole is always a favorite. Chicken breast is first marinated with garlic and the warming flavor of curry. Next, the chicken is cooked in the rice keeping it from overcooking and adds deeper flavor to the coconut rice. When the savory casserole is done, a robust of other accompanying flavors […]

A Taste Of The Orchard: Apple Inspired Culinary Creations

Step into the orchard and embrace the crisp, juicy delight of apples in every meal. Enjoy comforting desserts. Explore savory dishes with a twist. This collection of recipes celebrates the versatility and rich flavors of this beloved fruit. Let your culinary journey begin with the irresistible taste of apples. Cooking with apples can be delightful. […]