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September is National Food Safety Month – Here are Some Keys for Cooking and Serving Food Safely

Cooking for friends and family is one of the great joys in life. But without practicing proper food safety, cooking can make your loved ones sick, or in extreme cases, even kill them.... Read More

4 mins read Sep 24, 2021

Healthy Ingredients—Salmon

These days, lots of us are looking for a better way to get more healthy protein in our diets. We love eating pork, beef, chicken, and other meats, but let’s face it, they’re... Read More

2 mins read Sep 16, 2021

A plate of spicy noodles surrounded by red chili peppers and chili flakes

Why Do People Like Spicy Food? The Science Behind the Heat

You know the moment. You take a bite. Immediately regret it. Your nose runs, your eyes water, and you start questioning every life choice that led you to order “extra spicy.” And then,... Read More

3 mins read Sep 09, 2021

Is Air-Frying a Better Way to Enjoy Fried Foods?

In America, we love our fried foods. From chicken wings and French fries all the way to corndogs and mozzarella sticks, we’ll eat just about anything that came from a deep fryer. But... Read More

2 mins read Sep 02, 2021

Holding Events During the Pandemic: Why a Private Chef is a Safer Way to Celebrate

One of the hardest things about the pandemic is that we haven’t been able to celebrate the significant events in our lives the same way. Gathering for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays has become... Read More

2 mins read Aug 25, 2021

Understanding USDA Beef Grades

When you walk through the meat section at the grocery store, you will often find steaks labeled with a small shield in the right-hand corner, denoting a USDA grade and claiming the steak... Read More

2 mins read Jul 29, 2021

Healthy Ingredients – Tahini

If you’ve ever dipped a carrot or pita chip into a bowl of hummus, you’ve likely been the lucky beneficiary of tahini — an extremely common, yet not commonly known ingredient that serves... Read More

2 mins read Jul 14, 2021

Find Delicious Gluten Free Meals with CookinGenie

The Challenge of Eating Gluten Free For many Americans, trying to find good gluten free meals is a never-ending struggle. It’s estimated that about 30% of Americans follow a gluten free diet. A... Read More

2 mins read Jul 06, 2021

Trying to Eat More Vegan and Vegetarian Food? CookinGenie Can Help

One of the most dominant food trends over the past several years has been the rise of veganism. Back in 2004, there were only about 300,000 vegans living in the U.S. But in... Read More

2 mins read Jun 02, 2021

Take Your Taste buds Around The World With CookinGenie

In my time as a chef, I’ve been lucky enough to travel around the world and immerse myself in different cultures and cuisines. I’ve learned from amazing local chefs how to prepare traditional... Read More

2 mins read May 19, 2021

Wondering Which gift Really Makes The Day for mom? A Home-Cooked Meal (That She Doesn’t Have to Make Herself)

“All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” —Abraham Lincoln The second Monday of every May is dedicated to the women (Mother’s day) who take care of us the other 364 days... Read More

2 mins read Apr 26, 2021

What Makes Bibimbap The Ultimate Korean Feast?

A dish arrives at the table looking like it belongs in an art gallery instead of on a plate. All those perfectly arranged vegetables, the glossy egg sitting on top like someone’s thesis... Read More

5 mins read Apr 07, 2021

American as Apple Pie? Not So Fast

There are certain things that just evoke America: – Baseball. – Uncle Sam. – Corn fields. – Apple pie. But what if we told you one of these iconic symbols doesn’t really belong on the... Read More

2 mins read Mar 12, 2021

A Whirlwind Tour of US Barbecue

“Southern barbecue is the closest thing we have in the US to Europe’s wines or cheeses; drive a hundred miles and the barbecue changes.” —John Shelton Reed, sociologist, writer, and all-around expert on all... Read More

3 mins read Mar 03, 2021

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