Chiffonade is a french term referring to a chopping technique that results in cutting long thin confetti-like strips. This is accomplished by stacking leaves, rolling them tightly, then slicing the leaves perpendicular to the roll. The technique can also be applied to crepes or thin omelets to produce strips.
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How to Chiffonade
Chiffonade is a french term referring to a chopping technique that results in cutting long thin strips.
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Slice leaves thinly perpendicular to the roll.
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Hazelnuts, or filberts, have a thin skin on them that needs to be removed before they can be enjoyed. This technique is the best one I have found to get the job done.
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How to husk hazelnuts
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Boil 2 cups of water and 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Add 1 cup of hazel nuts and boil for 3 minutes. Drain nuts in a colander and run cold water over nuts to cool. Squeeze the nuts to pop off the skins and place husked nuts on a kitchen towel to drain. After the nuts are all husked, roast in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes, remove, salt and enjoy.
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Why spend big bucks buying confectioners sugar when you can make it yourself in 1 minute for half the price?
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How to make confectioners sugar
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Put the sugar and corn starch in a blender and blend for 1 minutes.
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