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Don’t let the term “caramelized onions” scare you. It’s really very easy, it just takes time. Here’s what you do. 1) Cut your onion in half, and then into thin, even slices. 2) Heat about 1 1/2 T. olive oil in a sauté pan over […]
Pasta is something nearly everyone loves. Boil some water, throw in some pasta and voila! Well, not so fast. Cooking good pasta is easy but making perfect pasta takes a little bit more knowledge. It’s still easy, just better. McNack’s focuses more on the beginner end of the […]
Ever ordered the guacamole at a restaurant that makes it fresh, right at your table? I know that may be a bit cheesy, but man is it good!! There is a reason – guac must be fresh to be good and what’s more fresh than […]
When you serve a cheese tray at a party, you should take the cheeses out about 30 minutes before serving them to your guests. Don’t believe me? Try this: Take a specialty cheese out of the fridge and taste it immediately. Let it sit there 30 […]
You might hear the term shock vegetables, or maybe even blanch vegetables. What does that mean? Blanching vegetables is just putting them in salted, boiling water just long enough to bring out their vibrant color and just barely cook them. Shocking vegetables is the same thing […]
I’m a true Southerner through and through. As much as I like fresh, steamed or roasted vegetables, I also love some of my vegetables braised for many hours. One of those is collard greens! I eat collards a handful of times a year, and I […]
My friend Tami reached out to me and asked to keep an eye out for some good gluten free recipes. She shared the challenges of having to cook ingredient specific meals for one of her children. At McNacks, we are always looking for suggestions […]