Quick Cooks

Love the flavor of wild Alaskan salmon but too nervous to cook it at home? Chef Lynne Vea shares a quick and simple cooking method so that you, too, can prepare salmon with confidence. She also shares her grilling tips for fish plus two easy and delicious recipes that work well for salmon or halibut.

If you have oil and vinegar on hand, you're minutes away from creating flavorful vinaigrettes that rival anything you can find in a restaurant and can save you money, too! PCC Chef Lynne Vea breaks down the basics, from which oils and vinegars taste best together to which fresh herbs, fruit, and seasonings will perfect your new favorite salad dressing.

Braising is a timeless technique, which transforms economical cuts of meat into a succulent and juicy dish. The meat is first seared in a heavy pan and then simmered very slowly in a compound stock, which infuses it with flavor and renders it fork tender. Here we are using grass-fed beef chuck roast but there are a variety of types and cuts of meat that lend themselves beautifully to this method of cooking.

Join PCC Chef Lynne Vea as she demonstrates just how easy it is to prepare delicious meals and snacks with fresh tofu. You'll learn when to choose silken, firm or extra-firm tofu for your cooking; how to whip up a simple marinade to add wonderful flavor; and simple recipes to enjoy this traditional Asian ingredient at any time of day! Learn more about tofu in this PCC product guide. And get to know local tofu producer Island Spring Organics in this video!

PCC Chef Lynne Vea shows how easy it is to incorporate fresh spices into your cooking. You'll learn how to combine them into a terrific brine for turkey or chicken; how to blend your own pumpkin pie spice; and how to create your very own curry powder in this aromatic tutorial.

Cheese is fun to eat on its own and also is a great secret weapon to boost the flavor and appeal of just about any dish. PCC Chef Lynne Vea demonstrates how she uses four types of cheese sure to become staples in your home kitchen — and even shares some chef secrets!

The secret to incredible soups and risotto? Rich, nourishing homemade stock, made fresh right in your own kitchen. Join PCC Chef Lynne Vea for a step-by-step tutorial in the art of stock-making.

Learn how to combine produce, sea vegetables, aromatics and spices into your own custom vegetable stock, ready to flavor your home cooking. PCC Chef Lynne Vea shares her tips and tricks.

Don't miss the October 26 debut of our new video series: Quick Cooks! Join PCC Chef Lynne Vea for step-by-step tutorials on a variety of helpful kitchen skills, including how to make your own soup stock from scratch; great ways to use cheese in your cooking; and how to blend spices for your own custom turkey brine.

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