Shrimp Scampi
So simple, so delicious. Yield: 1 portion Ingredients: 4 oz. Shrimp (26-30), deveined, seasoned 2 oz. White Wine 3 oz. EVOO 2 oz. Butter 3 cloves Garlic, minced/sliced 1/2 Shallot, minced 1/2 Lemon, juice Red Pepper Flakes to taste Salt and Pepper to taste 1T...
Olive Oil Cake
There has never been a more appropriate cake to use the word moist... sorry. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt 1⁄2 tsp baking soda 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 1 1/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 1⁄4 cups whole milk 3 large eggs 1...
The Blue Zones Kitchen
The Blue Zones Kitchen 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan Buettner The Blue Zones Kitchen is a cookbook that stems from the research done for National Geographic regarding the five areas in the world where people live the longest, which the researchers refer to as...
Your Cutting Board
In Culinary Fundamentals we are taught to use a rubber mat under our cutting board. This is one of my favorite at home tips that seems like it should have been so obvious and I can’t believe how many years that I was cooking at home with slippery cutting boards. I...
Mise en Place
Everything in its place. When you set up your mise it is the most satisfying feeling to have everything cut and prepared perfectly in the most appropriate container and lined up in the order that you plan to use it. This is how food establishments keep things...
Knife Sharpening
A sharp knife is a safe knife. Invest in a sharpening stone, they are not very expensive (mine was $30) and when you realize how dull your knives have gotten you will be so happy you did. Not only are sharp knives safer, but they are also so much more fun. When...
Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
Sometimes we get caught up this time of year, here are some tips that might be helpful: Holiday gift baking: Dark Chocolate dipped/covered dried fruit and nuts are a great gift in place of cookies, they are better for your friends and healthier for you to...