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RR+ Companion: Salmon Cooking Times Chart

RR+ Companion: Salmon Cooking Times Chart

A premium RR+ companion guide covering multiple salmon‑cooking methods, including cast iron, pan‑seared, and broiled techniques, with advanced timing notes and subscriber‑only tips.

Maple Glazed Cast Iron Salmon (with Crown Maple Amber BBQ Glaze)

Maple Glazed Cast Iron Salmon (with Crown Maple Amber BBQ Glaze)

Crispy salmon skin and a sticky maple BBQ glaze — without choosing between them. This cast‑iron method uses a 90° flip to keep the skin dry and crisp while Crown Maple Amber glaze bubbles into a lacquered finish under the broiler.

Maple Crème Brûlée (No White Sugar) – 100% Maple Syrup & Maple Sugar

Maple Crème Brûlée (No White Sugar) – 100% Maple Syrup & Maple Sugar

Silky, maple-forward crème brûlée with no white sugar — made with reduced Crown Maple Madagascar Vanilla Organic Maple Syrup and a crisp, toffee-like maple sugar brûlée top.

RR+ Companion: Maple Custard Masterclass (Liquid Sweeteners, Protein Structure & Brûlée Behavior)

RR+ Companion: Maple Custard Masterclass (Liquid Sweeteners, Protein Structure & Brûlée Behavior)

A deep, technique‑driven breakdown of how maple syrup changes custard structure — water content, invert sugars, caramelization temperature, protein density, and why the remodel uses 1.5 cups cream, 4 yolks, and 6 Tbsp reduced maple syrup.

RR+ Companion: The Guacamole Masterclass — Technique, Texture, and Flavor Theory

RR+ Companion: The Guacamole Masterclass — Technique, Texture, and Flavor Theory

A deeper look at the technique behind truly great guacamole — from lime zest and heat control to texture, scaling, and color preservation. This RR+ masterclass explains the “why” behind every step so you can make bright, consistent guacamole every time.

Brightened-Up Traditional Guacamole

Brightened-Up Traditional Guacamole

A bright, fresh traditional guacamole remodeled with lime zest and green Tabasco for consistent, aromatic flavor. Simple ingredients, flexible technique, ready in 10 minutes.

RR+ SECRET COMPANION: Beer Battered Cod Fish Tacos

RR+ SECRET COMPANION: Beer Battered Cod Fish Tacos

A behind‑the‑scenes RR+ deep dive into the beer battered cod fish tacos remodel — including the batter breakthrough, broccolini slaw swap, crema refinements, technique tests, and the advanced tips that shaped the final recipe.

Beer Battered Cod Fish Tacos

Beer Battered Cod Fish Tacos

Crispy beer‑battered cod tucked into warm flour tortillas and topped with chipotle lime crema, cilantro lime slaw, pickled red onions, and avocado. A bright, balanced, restaurant‑level fish taco that turned a kitchen miss into a full redemption cook — and Brenda’s first fish taco win.

Make‑Ahead 3‑2‑1 Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Remodeled for Real Life)

Make‑Ahead 3‑2‑1 Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Remodeled for Real Life)

Make‑ahead smoked ribs that taste like they just came off the smoker — even if you cooked them days or weeks ago. This remodeled 3‑2‑1 method lets you smoke ahead, wrap, chill, and finish fast on the grill for fall‑off‑the‑bone ribs any night you want. Includes spritzing techniques, St. Louis rib timing, wood‑soaking tips, cost‑saving strategies, and RR‑style “use what you have” substitutions.

Overnight French Press Cold Brew: The Smoothest Way to Beat a Heat Wave

Overnight French Press Cold Brew: The Smoothest Way to Beat a Heat Wave

Wake up to the smoothest, least bitter iced coffee you’ve ever made. This overnight French press cold brew steeps low and slow for 12–18 hours, creating a strong, low‑acid concentrate that holds up beautifully to ice, milk, and cream without watering down. Perfect for heat waves, weekend batch‑brewing, and as the base for tomorrow’s homemade coffee slushy.