Methods & Madness... Class 8: Pasta #2 Recipes & Ramblings from Chef School The secret behind pasta’s popularity in many cultures is its simplicity; simple ingredients, simple to make, simple to cook. The beauty of pasta is its amazing ...
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Moroccan Pilaf
Methods & Madness... Class 8: Pasta #1 Recipes & Ramblings from Chef School If I told you we are learning about plants, grasses and seeds in school this week, you might think I took a wrong turn and ended up at a gardening class… not so. We ...
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class 7: virtuous vegetables
Recipes & Ramblings from Chef School We all know we’re supposed to eat vegetables… because our mothers told us so. But there are other reasons to eat them as well. Today we will be learning about the virtues of vegetables. The body uses almost ...
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class 6: fruits, veggies, herbs & salads
Recipes & Ramblings from Chef School Fall has arrived in Southern California bringing a crisp chill to the air. That’s when I gravitate towards steamy soups; but did you know Fall is actually great weather for salads? Many salad greens grow ...
Insalata Bianca (White Salad)
This recipe comes from week 6 class of Pro Chef classes at New School of Cooking in Culver City, CA. We made 11 salads that week, and this one was just exceptional in my book. I actually thought I didn't like fennel until I tasted this. If you aren't ...