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Difference between: Dijon and spicy brown mustard

February 2, 2016Difference Between, Foodingcondiment, difference between, food, mustardErin Nudi

…with a glance at yellow mustard and honey mustard as well.

Let’s check out the difference between the two primary hotter versions of one of America’s favorite condiments: Dijon mustard and spicy brown mustard.

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Difference between: soy sauce and tamari sauce

January 27, 2016Difference Between, Foodingchinese, difference between, food, japanese, sauceErin Nudi

Soy sauce versus tamari sauce – what the heck is that darker cousin to our beloved go-to stir-fry sauce, anyway?

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Difference between: sherry and vermouth

January 20, 2016Difference Between, Foodingalcohol, beverage, difference between, foodErin Nudi

Used for both cocktails and cooking, let’s find out the difference between sherry and vermouth.

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Difference between: frosting and icing

January 13, 2016Difference Between, Foodingbaking, cake, difference between, food, frostingErin Nudi

We’ve done a more specific buttercream versus pastry cream Difference Between, but we haven’t actually looked at frosting and icing yet – let’s pin down the differences.

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Chicken bacon Ranch casserole

January 6, 2016Foodingbacon, casserole, chicken, favorites, food, ranch, recipesErin Nudi

This is the casserole recipe I used to win the Kick-asserole competition.

As I mentioned there, clearly, chicken, bacon, and Ranch has always been a great combination. The secret here is in the sauce – it really brings this dish up several notches on the awesome dinners ladder.

Many many thanks to FlavorMosiac.com, who look like they have some other really awesome recipes I’ll definitely be checking out.

Ingredients:

12 oz uncooked penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 envelope Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
12 oz frozen peas
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded Mozzarella

Will also need cooking spray.

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Difference between: sour cream and crème fraîche

January 6, 2016Difference Between, Foodingdifference between, foodErin Nudi

Sour cream versus crème fraîche!

Every time I hear the words “crème fraîche” I think of that one Southpark episode when Randy is obsessed with The Food Network.

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Difference between mild and sharp cheese

December 30, 2015Difference Between, Foodingcheese, difference between, foodErin Nudi

Mild and sharp cheese – one is mild, and one’s not. Let’s find out the other differences between the two.

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Difference between: pot roast and roast beef

December 23, 2015Difference Between, Foodingbeef, difference between, food, roastErin Nudi

Editor’s Note 12/28/17: Sentinel Butchery, mentioned at the bottom of this article, has since closed.

Happy Christmas Eve Eve! Are you having pot roast or roast beef this Christmas?

Probably pot roast. (Or turkey. Or ham. Or duck, a la A Christmas Story style.)

Both of our food items today are made from tough cuts of meat that are slow cooked until tender. Let’s break down the differences between pot roast and roast beef.