To step up your mashed potatoes, boil the potatoes in salted milk instead of water, said Sara Hauman, 'Top Chef' competitor and head chef at Soter Vineyards in Carlton, Oregon. After the potatoes have cooked, drain them and add soft butter to make super creamy - not even remotely greasy - mashed potatoes. For even more creaminess, add sour cream or cream cheese.
Hauman said the trick to a great grilled cheese is to use mayonnaise instead of butter on the outsides of the bread. Mayo has a higher smoke point than butter, meaning it's less likely to burn quickly - it also adds some richness to the sandwich. Also, make sure you're cooking your grilled cheese on medium heat to get the ultimate cheese pull, she added.
To make your cookie recipe stand out, use better chocolate, said Krystal Craig, the head pastry chef, chocolatier, and co-owner of Intero. Go by your personal taste in terms of using milk or dark, sweeter or more bitter chocolate, but look for a 'couverture' choice to create a more fulfilling taste. Couverture is a high-quality chocolate with a higher percentage of cocoa butter.
Hauman said one way to prevent sogginess is to heat your baking tray in the oven for at least 10 to 15 minutes before tossing your vegetables onto it.
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