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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Wild Mushroom Crostini
This recipe comes from week 7 class of Pro Chef classes at New School of Cooking in Culver City, CA. We made several fall dishes that week, and this recipe is such a fabulous appetizer that I wanted to share it with you. Wild mushrooms usually can be ...
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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 ...
Salsa Verde
Methods & Madness... Class 4: Savory Sauces Recipes & Ramblings from Chef School I had no idea there were so many types of sauces. From savory to sweet, the list is endless. Growing up in the Midwest, “sauce” meant BBQ or booze, not ...
Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Soup
Methods & Madness... Class 3: Soup Recipes & Ramblings from Chef School It was “all hands on deck” this week as we made six soups in less than four hours. The secret to soup is fresh ingredients and a good stock. Oh yes, and a couple of ...