Cooks of Crocus Hill

Tallow vs. Lard

Tallow vs. Lard: The Facts Baked In When it comes to traditional baking fats, tallow and lard are two contenders that often spark debate among home bakers and culinary enthusiasts. Both offer unique ...

Recipe: Croque Madame

Ingredients 4 tbsp bechamel 50g / 1/4 cup gruyere or mature cheddar 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg Butter Croissants 1-2 slices ham (or enough for the number of sandwiches you’re making) 1 tbsp b ...

Recipe: Elote

Serves 4 4 ears fresh sweet corn ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese ½ cup of grated parmesan 1 Tablespoon ground cayenne or more to taste 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup butter, m ...

Recipe: Sweet Corn Bundt Cake with Blueberry Sauce

Serves 12-16 Cake 3 ears of corn, kernels removed and cobs reserved ⅓ cup full fat buttermilk ⅓ cup milk 3 cups flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup ...

Recipe: French Yogurt Cake

Easy, delicious and ready for a Holiday party, that's what you'll be with this tasty festive cake! Chef Lorelei has you covered for a fail-proof holiday dessert: This is a great recipe to have in yo ...

Recipe: Cider Braised Chicken Quarters

2½–3 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken leg quarters (about 4 large) 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 2 Tablespoon canola oil 2 medium leeks, halved lengthwise 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 Tables ...

Gifts for the Baker from the Baker

Chef Katie Elsing is bringing the heat with her top gifting picks for the baker in your life! Whether they're a seasoned pro or a budding enthusiast, Katie’s curated collection has all the tool ...

Recipe: Paella

Make dinner with abundance in a giant, or not so giant, paella pan! Cook like you're a Spaniard and serve like you're a pro~ Serves 6 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup olive oil 1 onio ...

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Cookies baked in cast-iron skillets are becoming a staple to any household. Gooey, sweet, smokey, and a dash of that something special that comes with baking in cast iron. This is one of our favorite ...

Zwilling Knives are back!

Zwilling Cutlery from Solingen, Germany is back in our knife cases offering the best price and quality on forged stainless steel kitchen knives. Yes, we are excited about the price points but the qu ...

Recipe: Skillet Chicken with Orzo, Dill and Feta

Skillet Chicken with Orzo, Dill and Feta Serves 6 (recipe slightly adapted from New York Times Cooking) Ingredients Marinade 1 lemon, juiced 2 Tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled an ...

Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Goat Cheese and Lavender Honey

Grilled Peach recipe? Yes! This is the perfect addition to a cookout or on a grill pan right in your own kitchen. Grilled Peaches with Goat Cheese and Lavender Honey Serves 6 Ingredients: &frac1 ...