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Golden bird bites—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. How do we make sure it’s perfectly done all the way through? With sous vide! Using skin-on, flavor-packed thighs, we debone, season and bag them for the Joule. Get them juicy, then sear those suckers skin-side down in a hot pan. Serve with sweet potato puree and our kale salad for perfect mid-week meals every time. For the full recipe, check the link in the comments. #sousvide #chickenthighs #recipe

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It's World Vegetarian Day, and we've added our own twist on a tried-and-true favorite: Buffalo Cauliflower “Wings." When cooked properly, cauliflower can take on a range of different textures: crispy, meaty, tender, and even creamy. When air-fried properly, you can transform this bland brassica into crunchy, delectable nuggets. The trick is to remove as much excess water as possible by dehydrating the florets before cooking to get that satisfying crunch. Double-dip those nuggets in a spicy Buffalo sauce, and every bite packs a delicious punch. For the full recipe, check the link in the comments. #vegetarian #buffalo #wings

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The whole appeal of Japanese shio pan is the contrast: a shattering crust giving way to a pillowy, tender crumb. Trouble is, physics is working against it. After 30 minutes of cooling, water migrates from the interior to the exterior, hydrating the crust and leaving it tough and rubbery. So of course, we engineered around it to nail that contrast. Start with the crumb: a tangzhong, a pre-gelatinized starch paste that binds more water than dry flour can, for a fluffier, softer, lighter bread. Then the crust: we embed a frozen butter block inside each roll. As it bakes, the butter melts and pools, effectively frying the bottom. And we brush on a rice starch glaze that forms a dry, dense film, slowing water absorption at the crust so it stays glassy and crispy long after it would've gone soft. The best part? No lamination, no three-day project. Crescent-shaped, golden-brown, and doable in an afternoon. For the full recipe, check the link in the comments. #recipe #shiopan #japanese