What's your favorite way to cook? Do you like to grill? Roast? Fry? Tony and Chef Wolf discuss their favorite cooking techniques and their do's and don'ts when preparing dishes. From sautéing to braising, there are an abundant of techniques that are used in the kitchen everyday and these are just a few!

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What's the one thing that brings a meal together? Starches! The part everyone looks forward to, especially with big dinners. Whether its fries, polenta, rice, etc. starches are included in most meals and come in many different forms. On this week's episode, Tony and Chef Wolf discuss their favorite part of their meals. They go over the big three central starches; potatoes, rice, and corn!

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Are you tired of comfort food, and ready the new, bright flavors of Spring? It's that time of the year where Winter is over, but it's not quite Spring yet. We're in that in between where you're just waiting for something new. This week, Tony and Chef Wolf discuss what they are making to get them through to the upcoming season. As the weather starts to change, they give some ideas and recipes with ingredients to speed up this tough time for cooks. 

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With about 71 percent of the earth's surface covered in water, it makes sense that our waterways are some of the most plentiful resources we have.

Last week we dove into the wonderful and sometimes intimidating world of working with seafood in the kitchen. This week Tony and Chef Cindy bring the discussion to the unique category of seafood that we call shellfish. Specifically crustaceans (a category containing lobsters, crabs, and shrimp) and mollusks (a category containing bivalves like scallops and cephalopods like squid). From historical context to recipes and wines to match.

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While rating systems can be a great resource for helping you make a decision and for setting expectations when it comes to food and wine, context is important. Who created the rating system? What criteria do they prioritize and how equitably do they apply those criteria? Tony and Chef Cindy are here to help demystify the various rating systems that rank the best restaurants, wines, travel destinations, and more. They will also share some of their top-ranked dining experiences.

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Chicken breast can be a quick and easy dinner choice to pick up from the grocery store. Over time, the same few recipes can get . . . repetitive. Tony and Chef Cindy are here with fresh ideas to make you fall in love with this kitchen staple all over again.

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The frigid winter weather is here and our hearts and stomachs are craving those cozy comfort dishes to warm us up. Tony and Chef Cindy share recipes perfect for the season, with an eye toward health – soup, polenta, risotto, roasted veggies . . . and they might just sneak a bacon wrapped beef tenderloin in there.

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Do you have foods that you love, hate, love to hate, or hate to love? As time changes, so do our taste buds. Whether you loved it then and hate it now or vice versa, we all have our preferences. On this week's episode, Tony and Chef Wolf go through their experiences with the foods they've come to love or hate. They also share a few stories and recipes along the way.

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Some of our favorite dishes have that one special ingredient that brings all the other elements together to sing in harmony What are the ingredients that get your attention? In the episode, Tony and Chef Cindy discuss the ingredients they are most attracted to. From mushrooms and beans to Jamón Ibérico and more.

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For many at-home chefs, a fish dish can be intimidating to tackle. Well, prepare to be schooled! Tony and Chef Cindy reel you out of muddy waters and onto dry land with a strong foundation of fish fundamentals. From selecting and cleaning your fish to tools and techniques, here are the basics you'll need to make your next serving of seafood a real splash.

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