Say good bye to store bought wing sauces or terrible boxed pre-sauced wings. Here are five wing sauces for every occasion

The title says it all.

Today we talk about how to cook Thai Red Curry Salmon in 30 minutes or less (23 minutes to be exact)

From halibut to zucchini and everything in between. Today I answer the ten most commonly asked google "what's the best way to cook..." questions.

Roasted chicken, cranberry mayo, crispy chicken skin and more. You have no idea how good a sandwich can be.

What is chicken cacciatore? Have you ever had? Did you like? Would you like it? Maybe it's time to rethink your position on this classic dish.

Are you a person who has to eat a low sodium diet? This post is for you. Learn all about how to maximize flavour without using salt.

From turkey fingers with cranberry sweet and sour sauce to Southern braised turkey on cornbread muffins I've got you covered for all you parties, pot lucks, and get togethers this holiday season.

Make yourself and someone special a beautiful restaurant quality steak dinner in under 30 minutes. Don't believe me? Listen to find out how.

From chicken wings to butter chicken and everything in-between. Here are my 5 favourite chicken recipes of all time

One of the most delicious Chinese Food Dish out there is Char Siu. Here I walk you through making.my version which also happens to be gluten-free.

Do you think that homemade burgers can only be a weekend thing because they take too long? Think again. This is how you make bacon cheeseburgers with horseradish Mayo and roasted potatoes in under 30 minutes.

People have a lot of misconceptions about what pâté actually is. It doesn't have to be made of liver, it doesn't have to be fancy, and it doesn't have to be expensive. Today, we are going to talk about what pâté is and isn't, and we are going to look at how to make pâté of your very own. facebook.com/foodinfive Charcuterie Cookbook Link - https://amzn.to/2rLuddO

Today we are going to talk about balance, seasoning, and so much more. If you listen to one podcast episode this week, make it this one.

How long should you cook pork? Is pork sage? What flavours go with pork? I've been asked a lot lately about cooking pork so I thought I would dedicate a full episode to it. It also just happens to be my favourite meat.

Everyone loves nachos, but often making them at home can lead to a hot soggy mess. Here are my secrets to great nachos every time

What do you cook when you don't want to cook? How about a classic French Bistro dish that only takes 15 minutes of active cooking and that everyone will love?

From pasta, to burger buns, to frozen pizza. These are my 5 favourite Gluten-Free Products, what are yours? www.facebook.com/foodinfive

In a world that seems to have all but forgotten about the value of customer service I thought it was important for me to share two very positive customer service experiences I've had lately.

Today, on my first day back, we are making pork Schnitzel in 30 minutes or less. Along with the pork we have brandy mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli! What are you waiting for?

Rethink the side dishes you usually make or get inspired to try some new ones. Here are 10 often overlooked Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Four unique whole Turkey recipes to spice up your Thanksgiving this year.

Three soup recipes to get you through the autumn days.

Can you imagine a world without toast? A world where noone ever thought to out bread near a fire after it was cooked? This is the brief history of toast.

Liquid pooling in the bottom of your pan? Food taste bland? Feel like you are always rushing around in the kitchen. Let's look at what causes these problems and how we can fix them.

Do you know what a Po' boy is? Yeah, I thought I did to. Turns out I was wrong, are you?

Today we go over how to make a delicious 3 Cheese, ham & broccoli penne in under 30 minutes. That's dinner tonight!

In contrast to last weeks episode that was pretty much all about cooking shows I hate, these are the ones I love...on youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1of9ELYwB623fWaAMRDVFA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJHA_jMfCvEnv-3kRjTCQXw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS6YJJfBYag&list=PLKtIunYVkv_RwB_yx1SZrZC-ddhxyXanh https://www.youtube.com/user/foodwishes https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandson

Based on a recipe from the Napolianic wars, which slowly changed over time, today we have Nutella. This is all the stuff you don't know about it.

I have once again partnered with thinkturkey.ca to create a unique turkey recipe. What did I come up with? Hot and sour turkey wings soup! And I've to go to say, I really out did myself this time. Check out the recipe and more importantly give it a shot yourself. Facebook.com/foodinfive

For the past 78 years a brand has resigned supreme in the cereal wars. That brand, Cheerios.

They'll laugh until they take their first bite. If you are looking for a new go-to pork chop recipe, look no further. This is it.

Today we are talking all about making homemade sushi. If you've never made or even if you have you should listen to this.

Cheez whiz has... A lot more in it than personality. Let's take a look...

Here is what I think of cooking shows as well as the ones I watch and the ones I don't.

When, where, how and who. Today on the podcast we will answer none of these questions.

What is Thai Mango Chicken? What is cauliflower rice? Most importantly, can you make it in under 30 minutes...yes, yes you can.

From what vegetables to use to how to properly cook spices and my two favourite secret ingredients. These are my five secrets to great chili

From a small pharmacy in North Carolina to one of the world's most recognized and most valuable brands, this is the brief history of Pepsi.

Are plastic cutting boards better than wooden ones? Are plastic boards safer? Let's separate fact from fiction and get to the bottom of the issue. This is the truth about wooden cutting boards

Where did it come from, who invented it, why is it so delicious?

Dorian is on his way. These are the five Best foods to have on hand for the beating we are about to take.

What even is Miracle Whip and how did it become the number 1 salad dressing brand within 6 months of its launch. Why is it salad dressing and not mayonnaise? Is it still number one? Why is it called miracle whip? So many questions, so little time.

Who doesn't love Tzatziki? This is how to make the best Tzatziki you will ever have.

From a small deli in New York to the Number 1 Mayonnaise Brand. How did they do it?

A little bit of life wisdom from the restaurant industry.

Today on brief history we are going to separate fact from fiction, call BS on history and try to get to the truth of the invention of the popsicle

It's that time of year again, things are about to get busier and cooking is going to be put on the back burner. But does it have to? What if you could have your cake and eat it too... metaphorically speaking of course

We crack open fortune cookies expecting some fun little answer to life's problems but instead, do we just get lies?

I have compiled a list! It is a list of the most popular 30 minutes or less episodes I have done. Check it out. For all the written recipes check out www.howtonotburnshit.com/best-of-30-minutes

Looking for a movie to watch this weekend? Look no further. Anyone of these five movies is guaranteed to please.

Who invented these delicious little, airy gems? Probably not who you thought it was.

Here are the the tips and tricks to poaching eggs I learned over my years of professional cooking

From a home kitchen to the largest organic gluten free food manufacturing facility in the world in only 24 years. This is the brief history of Mary's Gone Crackers

My first fail in the history of 30 minutes or less. Here is what I did wrong and what I could have done right.

Cooking over an open fire is a rare treat and one that shouldn't be wasted on hotdogs and tinned beans.

Julia is probably the most influential culinary figure of the 20th century but I bet there is a lot you don't know about her. Help me celebrate her 107th birthday as we take a look back at her life and her influence.

Learn everything you need to know about this classic dish including the best recipe ever.

Was it the Scottish or Irish who first invented whiskey? Who knows? You will...after listening to this...that's who.

Today we break down from start to finish how to make steak tacos with chimichurri, and ancho and lime corn on the cob in under 30 minutes. What could be better than that?

Love dessert but I hate baking? I have the solution. Here are my top five no-bake desserts.

Today on the podcast we take a look at every 80s child's favourite lunch time snack. This is the brief history of fruit roll-ups.

Here are a few basic cooking skills we all should know to help us through the ballooning grocery prices.

Catelli is brand of pasta that I see all the time, have been eating all my life, and now enjoy in their gluten-free format. But what I didn't know about this company came as a big surprise!

I am often asked what my favourite cookbooks are, well today, rather then telling you my favourites I M going to share with you the ones I use most. What are you waiting for?

Have ketchup chips become the red dust laden thread with which we weave the tapestry which is Canadian culture? You tell me.

If you have been in a grocery store lately you have probably noticed that the price of food keeps going up. You aren't alone. What can be done? What can you do?

Have you ever sat in the dining room of a mid-range hotel nibbling on stale pastires and old coffee and wondered why oh why is this called a continental breakfast? If so, then this is the episode for you.

Today I walk you through how to make a delicious chicken and ham penne in about 20 minutes from start to finish. If you didn't know what you were having for dinner tonight, you do now.

These are in my opinion the best chicken wings ever and I'm going to tell you how to make them.

What is the most overlooked piece of modern tech in your kitchen? Is it your fancy coffee maker, your soda stream, no? What about your microwave? I'm will to bet that the most overlooked piece of modern tech in your kitchen is your toaster. Can you seriously imagine your life without it?

Today we go deep into the archives and take a look at my top five posts of all time. 5 - https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Summer-e1moca 4 - https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Talking-About-Salt-eul2c 3 - https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/What-Its-All-About-eukjs 2 - https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Using-Your-Knife-eukk2 1 - https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Basic-Cooking-Techniques--001-e10okj

From ice cream to mac and cheese, Thomas Jefferson's impact on the US culinary scene is immeasurable

Today we take a look at how I made chickpea curry from scratch in under 30 minutes and how you can too!

Today we take a look at one of the most classic summer desserts, strawberry shortcake. I share with you everything I know about it including how you jack up the flavour and make something that is almost perfect even better.

What is it, and where does it come from? These questions seem pretty simple and straightforward. Of course, they only seem that way...

Five summer salad dressings plus a run down of the basic principles for making salad dressings and how you can easily create your own.

For over 2000 years humans have been enjoying the crisp refreshing flavour of cider. But there is so much more to it than meets the eye.

One of the most classic pasta dishes out there, linguine and Clams is on of my all time favourite go tos. Learn how to make it Strat to finish in 20 minutes.

Give this ubiquitous summer side a swift kick in the pants and make it like you never have before

What is chimichurri? Why should you care? And why will it be your new favourite steak sauce? Listen to this quick episode to find out

Poutine also known as fries, cheese curds, and gravy, is a classic Quebecois food. This is it's history.

A true carbonara is probably not at all what you think it is. Hopefully once you see it, it will change the way you think about pasta forever.

Some people love. Some people hate it. But, everyone knows it. This is the brief history of Hawaiian pizza.

Having any allergy is difficult, having food allergies and being a chef is worse.

Who invented pasta? Where does it come from? Did Marco Polo really introduce it to Europe? How old is the oldest bowl of noodles? All this and more as we take a look at the brief history of pasta.

Pho is a delicious noodle soup from Vietnam. Here I tell you how to make it at home in under 30 minutes. 21 minutes to be exact  https://howtonotburnshit.com/pho-style-soup-30-minutes-or-less/ 

There is nothing better in the culinary world than the simplistic complexity of a perfectly roasted chicken. Here is what I know...

Today we take a look at the brief history of the souffle. Who invented it. Who popularized it. Why don't you see it on menus any more and how do you make a souffle anyway?

Jazz up your daily meals, the next potluck, or that big BBQ with this five kick-ass potato dishes

Is almond milk just a modern controversial beverage or an ancient elixir passed down through generations? I guess you'll just have to listen to find out.

A delicious and elegant meal which you would easily pay $24 for at a trendy bistro but you can make it at home in under 30 minutes. Check out the written version for more details and the full recipe right here

From the standard sticky, sweet sauce, to Alabama white sauce, this is everything I know and you need to know about barbecue sauce

It is a far fall from the white linened tables of the best restaurants in the world to the colouring book placemats of big box restaurants but that is precisely the journey that the chocolate lava cake has taken. This is the tale of two cakes, of two chefs, and the brief history of the ooey gooey center of the chocolate lava cake.

The best way I can think to describe what it's like to cook professionally

Food trucks have evolved into something that few people ever thought they could. But this didn't happen in a vacuum. This is the brief history of the food truck.

Today I walk you through making one of my wife's go to meals. She will make this at the beginning of the week and then use it for lunches over the next few days. It is a delicious and filling salad that I am excited to share with you. Check it out!!

In this episode I share with you everything I know about Vinaigrette. Why? You'll have to listen to find out

Once there was darkness in the world, but then a humble plumber living in the frozen waste land of the north created a masterpiece that brought light to a cold world. This is the brief history of ranch

No matter what you're cooking these three ingredients on there own or combined with other ingredients will make it better. What could they be??

What is yop? Where does it come from? Where can you get it? Who makes it? And most importantly, what flavours does it come in? All this and more as we take a look at the brief history of yop.

This was a tough one. It was a lot to do in 30 minutes but I pulled it off and so can you. Here is how...

Today we take a look at everything I know about rice

From their home in Prince Edward Island, and humble beginnings Cows has become renowned for quality. Whether it is their ice cream, award winning cheeses, butter, or t-shirts you know it's going to be good.

Today, we talk about how to Master the stir-fry. This is everything you could want to know and more.

In today's episode we dip our hands deep into the pickle jar of time and dig around for any bits of time withered truth that we can grasp. This is the brief history of the pickled eggs

This soup is a must try. You can put it together in under 30 minutes but it taste like it's been simmering all day.

Today we take a look into salads. This is everything I know about them, well...almost everything

Beer is the oldest of drinks, but just how old is it? You'll have to listen to find out.

A look at the impossible burger and beyond meat.

What condiment goes just was well with roast beef as it does with fish or oysters?

Today on the podcast we take a look at how to make pork fried rice in under 30 minutes from scratch. Check it out! And to see the written version go to https://howtonotburnshit.com/pork-fried-rice-30-minutes-or-less/

Today, in honour of the long weekend we are talking about burgers, burgers, burgers. This is everything I know about homemade hamburgers!

For over 2000 years tofu has been an important source of protein for a lot of people. This is the story behind the grey, mushy, tasteless, brick that is tofu

This episode is sponsored by www.thinkturkey.ca Today on the podcast we take a look at a old way of cooking with turkey done with a modern twist.  For the full recipe break down go to www.howtonotburnshit.com

From the US to Europe, from the Civil war to tainted milk, this is the brief history of the product designed to fix a whole lot of problems

Every Monday on the podcast and blog I describe how to make a different recipe in under 30 minutes. This week we make Ginger Beef Salad Rolls. These are a must try.

Hard cheese, soft cheese. Orange cheese, blue cheese. There is so much to know about cheese!

How is honey produced? Magic! Magic is the answer. Today we are taking a look at the history of honey and our history with it. This is the brief history of honey.

What is it like being gluten-free? What is gluten? What does and doesn't contain gluten? Find out here.

The history of tea is shrouded in historical fiction. This is what we do know.

Today we take a look at how to make a chicken shawarma bowl from scratch in under 30 minutes. Yes it is possible and yes it is delicious.

There is so much more to know about sandwiches than you think. What are you missing?

Where do they come from? What are they? And why are they called Brussels Sprouts? This is the brief history of Brussels Sprouts

Knowing how to cook a steak perfectly is awesome. But there is way more to cooking meat than that. This is a chef's guide to cooking not just the glamour cuts, but the lesser known cuts as well.  https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Everything-I-Know-About-Pork-Chops-e3fd26 https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Everything-I-Know-About-Braising-e3df6c https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Everything-I-Know-About-Steak-e2lrbd https://anchor.fm/foodinfive/episodes/Ribs--ribs--ribs--This-episode-is-all-about-ribs-e2gbcj 

Today we take a look at everyone's favourite dessert topping...This is the brief history of whipped cream

Bring back this classic that your family is gauranteed to love. It only takes 30 minutes and it is absolutely delicious. What have you got to lose?

From buying it, to cooking it, here is everything I know about fish

If I told you I would pay you $10.5 billion dollars over 133 years, what would I have to pay you annually? Find out in the brief history of Pillsbury

Nothing beats a nice big bowl of homemade soup on a rainy spring day. Use these restaurant secrets to make better soup than you ever thought possible.

Born out of the 1980's health craze and thrust into the spotlight in the 90's the portabello mushroom created the whole idea of the gourmet mushroom. What else don't you know?

Have you ever wondered what a rabbit who carries around a basket full of eggs has to do with the rebirth of Christ? Yeah, me too. Wonder no more!

The answer to that question is both more and less complicated then it seems. Let's take a look

Way back in the 1990's while the spice girls were the queens of pop, fruitopia was the king of juice. This is the brief history of fruitopia

What's better than Pad Thai? Making it at home from scratch in under 30 Minutes, that's what

On this lovely Friday morning i thought I would share with you everything I Know About Greek Food

Invented as a way to keep college football players hydrated just over 50 years ago, Gatorade is now one of the biggest brands in the world. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about your favourite sports drink.

We have all seen it. Well lit pictures of food that look to good to be true. Oozing egg yolks and slowly cascading parmesan cheese. Food porn has become a serious problem, but what can be done? Find out here?

Today we take another bite out of history and get to the core of it all. This os the brief history of apples

Today, as we do on Mondays we make a dish in 30 minutes or less. This week we make bangers and mash with mushroom red wine gravy. This is a "gotta make"! www.howtonotburnshit.com https://amzn.to/2U0u7re

Today we are going to look at everything we talked about in part 1 and put it into context. To do that we are going to focus on how to make butter chicken.

Not much is known about the history of Pierogi (or the spelling perogie) here is what we do know...besides the fact that they are delicious. 

In this episode I talk all about my Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. It is quick to make, delicious to eat and works as a side dish or as a lunch. What's not to love?

For over 50 years pop-tarta have been delighting children and adults alike. But what don't you know about them? This is the brief history of pop-tarts

What's better than a big bowl of corn chowder? Making it in less than 30 minutes, that's what

There is so much more to curry than what we all grew up with. Let me share with tou everything I know about curry

Join me as I wade through the BS that is the history of pancakes and separate the fact from fiction.

Dessert doesn't have to be a complex thing. Step away from the pies and cakes and use ssve time and effort with these five weeknight desserts

At first there was nothing, and then there was sunshine in a glass. Looking into thr history of Minute Maid takes a lot of concentration. Look beyond the pulp, this is the brief history of minute maid.

Today we take a look at the classic of all classics, tomato soup woth grilled cheese. We put this meal together from scratch in well under 30 minutes and you can too

One of the most versatile and easy condiments to make, salsa is in a league of its own. This is everything I know about salsa

"I cannot believe its not Mexican Food" Old El Paso has been around for A long time. Itnhas introduce generations of people to the idea of Mexican food without really being Mexican food. This is the brief history of Old El Paso

Sauerkraut is a delicious if not often misunderstood item. Beyond the potential health benefits, and tastyness, making sauerkraut at home opens the door to the beautiful world of fermentation.

From olive, to coconut, sunflower to soy bean, peanut and everything in between, this is the brief history of vegetable oils

This week we make one of my go to quick meals, spicy noodles in 30 minutes or less. This quick and delicious dish qill quickly become one of your go to dishes.

If you don't like pork chops it is entirely possible that it's because you have only ever had dry, over cooked ones. Let me show you how to fall in love with pork chops.

Today we are doing something a little different on Food In Five. Rather than our usual Thursday Brief History, I am joined by Stacy Moritz, owner of Secret Aardvark Trading Co. Which is a company that makes a series of really delicious hot sauces. And we talk about the past, present, and future or her company.  You can chef out Secret Aardvark at https://secretaardvark.com/  or on social media at Secret Aardvark  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. 

Put down the kale, push away the quinoa, and say good bye to whole grains. Today is all about junk food. This is my guide to un-healhty eating.

Since the dawn of civilization people have been screwing up batches of wine and making vinegar. What else do you need to know? Find out here in a brief history of vinegar

This will be your new favourite salmon dish. Period.

One of the most useful cooking techniques there is, braising can be used for a lot of things. This is everything I know about braising.

For over 40 years Bob's has been producing high quality whole grain products at low prices. But there is more in yhe Bob's Red Mill bag than you know. This is the brief history of Bob's Red Mill.

This is everything I've learned about making tortillas at home over the last few years. If you have never made tortillas, or even if you have, you should give this a listen.

Here is everything you never new about San Marzano Tomatoes

Want a quick and delicious dinner? Every Monday I share a recipe that can be made in 30 minutes or less. This week it is chicken pesto and garden salad with homemade french dressing. Check out the written version of this at www.howtonotburnshit.com

Roasting a chicken isn't a complex process but doing it well takes patience and skill. This is everything I know about roasting a chicken.

A staple of dorm rooms the world over instant ramen is a cheap, easy and delicious food. But there is more than meets the eye to this little noodle blocks. Join me as we take a look at the brief history of instant ramen.

From apples to pears, peaches to blueberries there isn't much you can't make into a crumble. Here is everything you need to know about how to make your new favourite dessert.

In this 100th episode of brief history special I take a look back at som of my favorite things that I've learned over the last year abd the last 99 episodes

Learn to make delicious beef and broccoli in under 30 minutes start to finish.

Eggplant is another one of those ingredients that we walk by without much thought. Its time to give it some love. Here is everything I know about eggplant to get you started.

With over 150 years of history, there is a lot to know about the Campbell's soup company. Find it all in the brief history of the Campbell's soup company.

The classic Vietnamese noodle soup isn't hard to make. It takes time, but it is time well spent. Today we're learning the ins and outs of how to make pho at home

Whether it's your favourite or least favourite lunch meat, you have to admit that you're a little curious about it, right? Today, we get into the brief history of bologna. 

In my new Monday segment, I walk you through cooking a delicious, healthy meal in 30 minutes or less.

From seasoning, to cleaning, cooking, and maintaining, this is everything I know about cast iron.

From the beginnings in a small French town almost 100 years ago to the modern, innovative, global brand they are today. This is a brief history of Le Creuset

This Valentine's Day avoid busy restaurants and downtown parking. Make dinner together at home

Stared at the dawn of the 20th century, Mars corp has a long and interesting history. In this episode of food history, we take a look at the brief history of the company behind more iconic brands than I can name, Mars.

Swiss Chard is probably one of those vegetables that you walk by all the time and never give a second thought to. Its time to change that and to see what you're missing.

Today, I wanted to do something a bit different. Today, I didn't really want to talk about food. I wanted to talk about dreams, and about a ship on the sea.

We've all been coated in orange dust, all experienced the crunch. We've all felt miracle that is a cheese puff melting on our tongues. Today, today my friends, we discover the origins of our favourite snake. Today, we take a look at the brief history of the cheese puff.

This simple and cheap experiment can and will change how you understand flavour and how you season your food.

For over 140 years margarine has been causing problems for the dairy industry. Lets take a look at the brief history of margarine

For all of human history food has been a point of connection for people, that is up until recent history. What are we missing? And how do we get it back?

In the third and final installment of Everything I know about Chinese food we take a look at won tons, vegetable dishes, and soup. It's a do not miss!

The ham of history goes way beyond the stuff you buy and the deli counter. It is a human tradition that stretches back thousands of years in history. Join me for a brief history of ham

Meal plans can take a lot of stress out of your week. They can save you money and prevent waste. What's not to love? Join me as i talk about how to build a quality meal plan

Grab some bread, open the box, remove the foil and dig in. Today, we are talking about the brief history of Boursin cheese

We all get cravings for things we wish we didn't. Sometimes you need to satisfy that craving and enjoy a little taste of the past.

In the second of three installments of my Everything I Know About Chinese Food I talk about noodle dishes and egg rolls

For 10000 years or longer nwe have been creating and enjoying bread. Today we are going to discover the history of brwad and how it changed the course of haman history.

The new Canadian food guide was released yesterday. In today's episode I'll share my thoughts on it and talk about what i think it got right and what it's missing

For almost 10 000 years corn has been cultivated in the Americas at one point they decided to make it into bread. Find out all about the history of cornbread in...a brief history of cornbread

Today I talk about taste. How to know wheb you need tp add an ingredient or not and I he secrets of salt, pepper, acid, and sweet ingredients.

North American Chinese food is a thing unto itself. I grew up eating, my first jib was cooking it, and i love it with all my heart. In this two part series I'm going to tell you, everything I know about Chinese Food

How did all the navel oranges in the world come from one mutation? How did they get their name? And who is Eliza Tibbs and what does she have to do with all of this?

Let's cure those side dish blues. With a few simple changes you can make even the most mundane side dish one to remember

From the garbage pile, to dinning in style, these hard shell crustaceans have been around a while. Let's dig deep and unravel the mystery, Im Chef Ben this is lobster brief history.

Here are the fove best meals of my life and the lessons I've learned from them. Maybe you'll learn something too.

For such a imple dish there sure is a lot to say about it. Find out what you can do to make your stew even better than it already is as I share everything I know about stew

We rely heavily on that fridge sitting in our kitchen. But it wasn't that long ago that cold food was a luxury. Find out about the chilly and interesting history of the hardest working appliance in your house.

Learn to cook perfect scallops every time. Your life will never be the same

How do you like your celery flavoured jell-o? Oh, you don't? Yes, that was really a jell-o flavour. What other mysteries are waiting below the shimmering jiggly surface of the j-e-l-l-o? Find out as we go deep in the the brief history of jell-o.

For over 9000 years the cuisine of Mexico has been developing and maturing. Whatever you think you know is only the tip of the tip of the iceberg.

For those of you who saw some interesting pictures of me on Christmas eve, this is the story behind them and and exactly happened to my

For most of human history the average person got their recipes by learning them from their parents. But that doesn't mean that people haven't been writing down recipes for a very long time. Do you know when the first recipe was written? facebook.com/benkellycooks instagram.com/chefbenkelly twitter.com/chefbenkelly chefbenkelly.com howtonotburnshit.com

If your New Years resolution is to take off some weight than this is the episode for you. Healthy food doesn't have to be bland. So, you can go down a few notches on your belt without compromising flavour. facebook.com/benkellycooks instagram.com/chefbenkelly twitter.com/chefbenkelly chefbenkelly.com howtonotburnshit.com

This week I will be answering google auto complete "What is the best way to cook"... beets, pork chops and more.  Last episode of 2018! facebook.com/benkellycooks instagram.com/chefbenkelly twitter.com/chefbenkelly chefbenkelly.com howtonotburnshit.com

Turkey, potatoes, carrots and turnip, Brussels sprouts, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. This is my Christmas dinner.

For over 2500 years people have been drinking hot chocolate. How much has it changed? Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly www.chefbenkelly.com www.howtonotburnshit.com

No matter how different we may all seem, there are some things that we all have in common. Let's take a look at some international Christmas traditions

Learn all about this common Christmas Tradition. Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly chefbenkelly.com Howtonotburnshit.com

The fatty, salty, porky flavour of bacon is the perfect combination. But what do you really know about the stuff? More importantly, what don't you know about bacon that you should? Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly chefbenkelly.com howtonotburnshit.com

This week I will be answering questions about cooking oils, the difference between restaurant food and home cooked food and how to make popcorn on the stove. This and more! facebook.com/benkellycooks instagram.com/chefbenkelly twitter.com/chefbenkelly www.howtonotburnshit.com

It was a cold Yukon morning in early November. The test I was about to write was the culmination of four months or hard studying and fifteen years of hard work...

From a medieval drink called posset to modern day nog. Today we are discovering what we don't know about eggnog.

In the fifth and final installment of my series on the classic French mother sauces we will be looking into Espagnole. Possibly the most versatile of all the mother sauces. This is an absolute do not miss. Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly www.howtonotburnshit.com

First of all let's clarify what an hors d'ourve actually is. Do you know? Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly

This week we will be getting to know butternut squash. How to buy it, prepare it, and pair it. For the written version of this post and and a delicious squash soup recipe go to howtonotburnshit.com Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly Facebook.com/benkellycooks

This week I will be answering questions about resting steak, shipping baked goods, and more. Check it out. If you have a question that you want answered ask me on: facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly

Don't let a surprise guest get you down. Be ready to host and entertain at the drop of a hat by having these 10 foods ready and waiting.

Love it or hate it, fruitcake is a human tradition that dates back to the Ancient Romans and even the Ancient Egyptians. There is a lot I didn't know about this divisive holiday staple. What don't you know about it?

The fourth and most popular sauce in our Classic Mother Sauce series Hollandaise. Learn how to make it, what can go wrong, troubleshooting, and how to make other sauces from Hollandaise. You may be surprised at how accessable the whole process is.

From a humble monk named Gregory to the Queen of England gingerbread has a long and storied past. Join me as I answer that one question that has been keeping us all up at night...What's the deal with gingerbread?

Get through the holiday season with these two techniques that we use every day in the restaurant industry.

This week I will be answering questions about polenta, gluten-free croutons, whether or not I have ever worked in a hospital and more! Check it out!

What steak is right for you? How do you cook a steak at home? What's the difference between a strip loin and a sirloin? Get all the answers and much more as I share with you everything I know about steak.

There is much we know and much we don't know about chickens. Find it all right here

The third episode on our mother sauce series. Velouté is one of the five classic mother sauces. Learn all about it right here.

Do you know where your ravioli comes from? The answer may surprise you...

In today's episode I will be answering Google Autocomplete questions about cooking. We will be talking about how to cook beets, eggplant, Bok Choy and more.

This week I will be answering the most common questions I get asked.

No matter what type of stew you want to make there are a few hard and fast rules that remain true. Here is everything I know about stew

From native Americans, to ancient Vikings, to 7th century Poland, the process of smoking salmon remains largely unchanged. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about smoked salmon

One of the five classic mother sauces Bechamel is versatile and delicious. Learn all about it and it's derivative sauces right here

All about knives. Different styles, where they come from and what to look for when buying knives.

What you know about Italian food is only half the story.

This week I will be answering questions about homemade pasta, liquid smoke, mustard barbecue sauce and more.

Every one loves lasagna. But is there a way that you're lasagna could be even better than it already is? This is everything I know about lasagna

Is it true that gnocchi is made with potatoes and flour? Kind of...

Tomato sauce isn't something that you just throw together. There is an art to it. How can you make the best sauce you've ever tasted? By listening to this podcast.

For over 200 years canned food has played a pivotal roll in the lives of people around the world. Find out what you don't know about canned food.

Today in honour of Remembrance Day, and the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI we are going to take a look at what our soldiers ate.

This week I will be answering questions about butternut squash soup, cooking with pumpkin, and ranting a bit about bone broth.

From dough to suace, meat to veg, and the all important cheese. Here is what I have learned over the years about making great homemade pizza

Where do you think sauerkraut came from? Spoiler alert, you're probably wrong. What don't you know about sauerkraut?

Whether you are an expert bread maker or someone who has only ever dreamed of making your own bread these tips will take you where you want to go.

From the 14th century to the modern day, everyone loves mac and chees. But what you don't know about it may surprise you

What do you like to eat when you're sick? Here are my top five

Love them or hate them this little Halloween gems aren't going anywhere any time soon.

Brined, braised, soaked and smoked. Ribs, ribs, ribs.

A great seafood chowder can haunt you. It stays on your mind constantly asking the question "When will we meet again?" Can you make a chowder that good? Yes, you can.

You really won't believe this history of this strange fruit

Reducing liquids to concentrate flavour is a powerful and valuable technique. Don't know what I'm talking about? Take a listen.

What don't you know about soy sauce?

For too long mashed potatoes have been abused and ignored. It's their time to shine. Make your mashed potatoes the star of any dinner table.

This is the story of the worst night of my career and how it's all Elton John's fault.

Wipe off those cheesy fingers, brush the Dorito dust from your face, and get ready for some knowledge bombs of flavour. Today we are looking into the cheesy history of Doritos

Today we break down how to make barbecue sauce and the most versatile sauce of them all, pan sauce

As you peer deep into the murky briny history of pickles your realize more about yourself than you cared to know...no I'm just joking. It's all about pickles

What if there was a way that you could know everything you wanted to know about an ingredient before you bought it? What if everytime you saw something new in the grocery store you just knew everything about it? Would you try new things more often? What if I told you this was all possible?

Today I typed "how do I cook" into Google. It auto completed my question and gave me a bunch of options. I'm going to answer five of those auto complete how do I cook

Who, what, where, and why? Find out everything I don't know about French Fries. Yes, everything I don't know.

What does it mean to be a personal chef? What do I do for a living? Find out right here on Food In Five.

What don't you known about that little can of bubbles that makes your day complete?

Thanksgiving can be stressful. You are cooking way more food than you are used to. And for way more people than you are used to. But use these tips from a professional chef and make your Thanksgiving Day a breeze.

Today we learn all about this interesting history of pumpkin pie. How did this seasonal dessert transcend it's station in life and become a cultural icon? Find out right here.

Two simple things that you can do to make your turkey better.

Where did this Thanksgiving staple come from? How is it made? And why do we only eat it with turkey?

It is one week until Thanksgiving and so all week we will be talking everything Thanksgiving. Today is all about how to make perfect pie crust everytime.

We all have them. Things we don't commonly share about ourselves. Things that we are secretly obsessed with. Well, today I'm telling you mine

First of all, do you even know what coleslaw is? You might now.

What's the difference between good food and great food? Let me share what I learned from my first fine dining job.

There isn't too much to know about corn syrup, but what there is to know is contained within this podcast

Everything you ever wanted to know about soup and so much more

From box to belly, here is what I think about Hello Fresh

Did lemonade save Paris from the plague? How do those crazy Egyptians enjoy their lemonade? This and more in a brief history of lemonade

Today I answer Google's top five how to cook questions. How to cook lobster, mussels, quinoa, corn on the cob, and scallops

For over 200 years kids have been playing with their food and getting away with it. This is the story of Animal Crackers

Autumn is only a few short days away and with it comes so many of my favorite things

So much I didn't know about the company that makes my favourite cracker

What is polenta? Where did it come from? How do you make it? All of this will be answered and more as we talk about everything you need to know about polenta.

Unchanged for thousands of years the tagine has last for so long for one simple reason, it's awesome. What don't you know about the tagine??

Vegetarian food does not have to be boring. You may already be eating it and not even know it...say what?

This is the story of the first thing I ever cooked. Spoiler alert, it didn't go well.

Wait until you hear about the hummus wars...

Why is it important to know the basics? So you don't get fleeced, that's why!

What don't you know about root beer.

Everything I thought I knew about food production in Canada was wrong.

You know that electric mixer that sits on your counter making baking a breeze. It's been around for longer than you think

"no matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world" Robin Williams

From ancient Rome to modern America and everywhere in between. Mom! Meatloaf!

Can you taste history? Should we look to the past to solve modern food issues? What can the history of food tell us about ourselves?

Learn to cook foods from your favourite regions of the world by first learning this foundations of flavour.

How modern is this modern convince food? Wouldn't you like to know?

These five sauces aren't complicated to make but they do pack a punch.

The French did it, or at least that is what "they" would have you believe...

Where does coffee come from? Who invented it? How is it made? And what makes it taste so damn good?

Living as a person who can't handle gluten is difficult, being a chef that can't handle gluten is worse.

What came first, the chocolate chip or the chocolate chip cookie? The answer may surprise you.

The story of what pushes me.

There is so much more to the little fluffy treat we use to make s'mores. I had no idea, do you?

Tired of the same old sauce. Do you have the pasta blues, not any more! Master these five sauces and change how you eat pasta forever

Master one of the most difficult cooking techniques, simplicity.

For over 7000 years people have been enjoying the tart creaminess of yogurt. What don't you know about it.

This summer has been unbearable. The heat is relentless. But you still want to eat well. Is there a solution? Would I have written all this if there wasn't?

What don't you know about your favourite bar snack?

Throwing a dinner party is a great way to spend time with friends. But don't fall into the common traps that make the night stressful

Food safety is everyone's responsibility. Make sure you know the Basics

From Garam Masala, to Chinese Five Spice, even barbecue spice. What other spice blends should you be making yourself?

The idea and first attempts to create an instant coffee dates back as far as 1771. It's come a long way since then

What once was good is not bad and what once was bad is now good.

From Peru with love. Can potatoes give you leprosy? No, but a lot of people thought they could for a long time. That was until they tasted mashed potatoes

Avocados to lemons, bacon to corn, here are 5 quick cooking tips to get your week started.

Why should you try to love foods you hate and how can you do it?

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, hollandaise sauce, hot dogs, and chocolate all have one thing in common... What could it be?

From a beauty product to eye ointment to being spread on toast. This ten thousand year old condiment has seen it all. What don't you know about butter?

I am led you astray. I haven't really put myself in your shoes and I have been an idiot. I'm sorry.

How to be a better cook and actually enjoy it

One of the, if not the oldest eating utensils in the world other than the human hand. What don't you know about chopsticks? More than you think.

Over sixteen years working in restaurants has taught me a lot about life. Here are some of my most valuable lessons

What is more valuable to the Dutch than New York city? Nutmeg of course

On a hot summer day, down a dusty dirt road, you never know what you might find.

The story of how one bit of pork belly turned my life around and changed everything

The little tool that we use daily has seen its fair share of controversy. Find out all about right here on food in five.

This episode is as much for me as it is for you. I definitely need to get my act together and eat healthier, what about you?

What does this real life Cerci Lannister have to do with culinary history? Find out here in a brief history of Catherine De Medici