Split the vanilla bean down the middle lengthwise with
the point of a sharp knife, but only halfway through the pod, exposing the seeds within.
Make sure the center is fairly firm and
the point of a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Not exact matches
With chicken breast facing up and legs
pointing toward you, use a
sharp knife to slice through loose area
of skin draped between leg and breast, making about a 3» - long incision.
Prick Hungarian wax peppers and Italian frying peppers all over with a cake tester or the
point of a
sharp paring
knife (this helps the brine penetrate the chiles faster).
Prick squash all over with the
point of a
sharp paring
knife and arrange on a foil - lined rimmed baking sheet.
We'll get to the
point: A
sharp knife is one
of the most important tools in your kitchen.
I used a
sharp pairing
knife and spilt from the mid
point of the bean, cut it in half; so it looked like a «Y».