Understanding Spices: How to Season Like a Pro
Seasoning food can transform a simple dish into an elevated culinary experience! Herbs and spices add depth, complexity and character to everyday meals. Yet using too much or the wrong flavoring for your ingredients can spell disaster. To season like a pro, it’s essential to understand the flavor profiles of various herbs and spices, and…
Prep Like a Chef: 8 Tips for Meal Planning
Meal prep refers to making whole meals or preparing recipe ingredients ahead of schedule to save time later. Meal prepping like a chef involves efficiency, organization and the ability to create delicious meals quickly. You can adopt some of the strategies used by pros to make your home cooking experience smoother and more effective. Here…
9 Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
Mornings can be hectic, but it’s important to start your day off right with a hearty meal. You can enjoy delicious and nutritious breakfasts with a little planning and simple ingredients. Here are 9 breakfast ideas that are quick and easy to prepare, even on busy mornings. 1. Overnight Oats For a ready-to-eat, nutrient-packed breakfast,…
10 Essential Kitchen Tools for the Home Cook
Cooking at home doesn’t have to be difficult! With the right tools, preparing your own meals can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Whether you’re whipping up a quick breakfast or preparing a diner classic for lunch, having the essential kitchen gadgets can enhance your efficiency in the kitchen. Here are some must-have kitchen tools…
How to Fuel Your Workout at Colony Diner
Delicious food can also be fuel for your body, especially when it comes to supporting your workouts. Our extensive menu offers plenty of options to help you gear up for a morning run or wind down after an evening gym session. Explore some of our nutritious pre and post-workout options for breakfast, lunch or dinner,…
How to Make the Fluffiest Pancakes
Pancakes are a beloved breakfast staple at diners across the country! But what separates the average stack from an exceptional plate of golden deliciousness? The art of fluffy pancakes comes down to ingredients and cooking technique. Importance of Quality Ingredients The foundation of any great pancake starts with high-quality ingredients. At Colony Diner, we use…
Types of Vegan Cheese
From preparing an omelet to making a toasted sandwich, cheese often brings a meal together. Yet those following a vegan or plant-based diet avoid this dairy product entirely but may seek out alternatives. Initially, soy was the main ingredient in most vegan cheese products but now the selection has greatly diversified. The result delivers more…
Differences Between American and Canadian Bacon
It’s common to see bacon on the typical diner menu, from a favorite breakfast side to the classic BLT sandwich. Specifically in American cuisine, bacon has also taken several unpredictable paths, from bacon salad dressing to doughnuts and desserts. Occasionally, American diners also come across Canadian bacon, which is similar to ham and often served…
Where Does Eggs Benedict Come From?
When you sit down for breakfast at any diner across the country, you will likely find eggs benedict on the menu – Colony Diner included! Due to the popularity of its original recipe, variations of the classic runny egg with creamy hollandaise sauce have emerged over the years, from Florentine benedicts with spinach to California-inspired…
What Is Vegan Cheese?
As more people adopt a vegan diet or flexitarian lifestyle, demand has grown for meat and dairy substitutes. Vegan cheese has been around for decades and today, choices range from traditional soy to nut-based products. The taste and experience have also improved. Vegan cheese now softens for better meltability and can replicate the taste and…