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    BE A BETTER COOK TODAY

    This is my cooking website I started over 20 years ago to teach myself how to cook and then share everything I’ve learned with my readers. It is a labor of love and every day I learn something new to share with you. From cooking techniques to essential cookware & gadgets to new recipes to photography, there is always something interesting to learn. Thanks for sharing this journey with me and please share this page with friends and family who enjoy good food and culinary pleasures.

    My Latest Posts

    Here’s where you’ll find my most recent posts and what’s coming out of my kitchen. Now that my wife has retired, she is posting some of her own articles about her favorite recipes and culinary tales.

    • Cost of Thanksgiving Meal 2021
    • Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Fennel Recipe
    • Braised Beans and Spinach with Pecorino Romano Cheese Recipe
    • Roasted Carrots and Asparagus in Pesto Sauce Recipe

    Trending Posts

    Here is a collection of my top visited posts according to the search engines. These are the most requested articles, posts and recipes you’ll find on my site. I check the search engines once a month to see what is trending and will make changes when changes are due.

    • Ratio Chart for Converting Fresh Herbs to Dried Herbs
    • Madeira Sauce Recipe
    • Classic Demi Glace Recipe
    • Bean Conversions
    • Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    • Basic Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
    • Is Oven Rack Position Important
    • Chateaubriand Recipe

    From Instagram

    If you are a fan of Instagram and like sharing photos of what you’re cooking, here are some of my latest Instagram posts. I may not post every recipe I prepare, but I do like posting pics of them on it. If you like what you see, please follow me on Instagram.

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    My Favorite Recipes

    A collection of a few of my favorite recipes over the years. This is difficult because there are hundreds of recipes on my site that I love to prepare for my family. These are just four of them. These will change from time to time when a particular recipe jumps out at me and says “post this on your home page, it’s that good.”

    • Veal Francaise Recipe
    • Steak au Poivre Recipe
    • Pan Fried Flounder with Potatoes and Parsley
    • Pasta with Tuna, Artichoke Hearts and Kalamata Olives Recipe

    Cooking Techniques

    To me it’s all about cooking techniques. If you know the basic techniques, you can cook anything. Learn these simple cooking techniques and you’ll be able to cook anything with or without a recipe.

    • 8 Tips To Grill Like A Pro
    • Making Incredible Sauces at Home
    • Roasting Technique | How to Roast Meat and Poultry
    • The Difference Between Saute – Pan Fry and Stir Fry

    Cooking Tips

    A collection of some of my favorite cooking tips to make life easier while in the kitchen preparing your favorite meals.

    • Storing Onions and Potatoes Together
    • Stop Bananas From Ripening Too Soon
    • Cooking Tips for Home Cooks
    • How Do You Know When The Meat Is Done

    The Reluctant Gourmet

    About G. Stephen Jones – The Reluctant Gourmet

    I’m a work-at-home dad who enjoys cooking, learning everything I can about the culinary world and sharing it with you. To learn more about me… Learn more about The Reluctant Gourmet →

    Cooking Conversions

    When it comes to cooking, there are so many conversions to consider. Here are some important cooking conversions and equivalents to help guide you through the numbers.

    • Cooking Ingredients Substitutions
    • Ingredient Conversions and Equivalents
    • Grain Conversions – Dry To Cooked
    • Pasta and Rice Conversions

    Recently Updated

    Check out what which recipes I’ve recently tweaked:

    • Cheese Fondue Recipe
    • Arizona Culinary and Baking Schools
    • Cavatelli Pasta with Mushrooms Recipe
    • Arugula Salad with Peaches Recipe

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    Cost of Thanksgiving Meal 2021

    Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Fennel Recipe

    Roasted Cod with Potatoes and Fennel Recipe

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    Braised Beans and Spinach with Pecorino Romano Cheese Recipe

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