Mama Caruso is cooking live! Cooking Tips and Hacks: Measure Much? What is a pinch of salt? Or a sprinkle of sugar? The great thing about cooking is that both of these ingredients, salt and sugar, can be adjusted to match the palate of those eating. Finding just the right amount takes practice and should […]
See DetailsToasted Pecans
Warming nuts brings out the natural oils. Toasted pecans are delicious and nutty and add a deeper dimension to any dish. Whether you serve them right out of the oven warm or chopped on top of a salad – your guests will notice the difference and you will be a rock star in your own […]
See DetailsWhat is Worcestershire Sauce & How Do You Say It?
What Exactly Is Worcestershire Sauce? Have you ever wondered what is Worcestershire sauce and how it is pronounced? I use Worcestershire sauce now more than ever. It adds something to the dish that is irreplaceable. However, as I began preparing for Mama Caruso live cooking events, I had to start saying Worcestershire sauce out loud […]
See DetailsHow to Hard Boil an Egg
I learned how to hard boil an egg in home ec in 7th grade. Since those early lessons I have modified my cooking technique and more so now that I live at altitude. Before I choose my egg cooking technique I am clear about how I am going to use the eggs and then select […]
See DetailsNot Clam Chowder
I usually make my clam chowder using a combination of canned chopped and whole baby clams. Finding the right kind of live clams has always been a challenge for me, regardless of where I live. However, when I do see them in the seafood case – I snab them because nothing beats the liquor (clam […]
See DetailsHow To De-Seed A Pomegranate
Have You Ever Wondered How to Get Those Seeds Out Of A Pomegranate? Pomegranate seeds add such a nice crunch to salads, yogurt and almost anything else you decide to put them on – but they are so darn messy! If you are lucky to have an especially ripe pomegranate, the juice will spill out […]
See DetailsThe Art of Using A Can Opener
Everyday Cooking Can Be Fun At Mama Caruso Cooks we make cooking accessible for everyone and make everyday cooking fun. We all have to eat, it is part of the human condition and eating usually involves some kind of cooking. So let’s wrap our arms around everyday cooking and have some fun in the kitchen. […]
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