Sep 9, 2026 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski I had this dish in Trento, Italy many years ago, and although I don’t have the exact recipe, this is a close version. Ingredients: 6 links spicy hot Italian sausage ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1...
Aug 22, 2026 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski “Grilling” and “barbecuing” are often used interchangeably when cooking outdoors, but they are different techniques. The key differences are heat and time: grilling cooks food quickly over direct, high heat, typically 450°F to 700°F, making it ideal...
Aug 12, 2026 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski Marinating, basting, and deglazing are three essential techniques that build flavor, moisture, and texture at different stages of cooking. Together, they create a natural sequence: preparing food before it cooks, keeping it juicy as it cooks, and...
Jan 18, 2026 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski French onion soup started as simple onion broths and became the rich, cheesy bistro dish enjoyed today. It gained popularity in 18th-century Paris among night workers at Les Halles and evolved into a French staple, with its cheese-topped version...
Nov 22, 2025 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski Turkey has been consumed since the 17th century, first hunted wild by colonists. By the mid-1800s, turkey became a popular holiday meal and a Thanksgiving tradition. For centuries, the turkey was the food of the well-to-do and middle class. Turkeys...
Aug 8, 2025 | Cooking & Food
Thai cuisine is renowned for its harmonious balance of five key flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy hot. Cold salads are especially appealing during warmer months, making them a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. Drawing upon various versions of this...
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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