Culinary School Jules, Customizable Recipes, Dinners, Gluten free, Kid meals, Lunch, Nut free, Pantry Heroes, Protein packed, Stuffed Peppers, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
If you have ground meat in your freezer (or fresh!) This is a great Bolognese recipe, I started with Geoffrey Zakarian’s recipe @foodnetwork and modified to my taste/what I had on hand. This recipe can cover you for 4 meals. I plan on using 1/2 quart for 1 lb of ziti...
Customizable Recipes, Dinners, Family Recipes, Gluten free, Lunch, Nut free, Pantry Heroes, Soup, Tips and Tricks, Vegan, Vegetarian
When I was in grammar school in the 90s at St. Augustine School, the PTA made a family recipe book that I recently picked up to check out again. My dad had submitted this recipe which is very pantry staple heavy as is to be expected as he was inspired by a frequent...
Culinary School Jules, Tips and Tricks
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 use...
Culinary School Jules, Tips and Tricks
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 running...
Culinary School Jules, Tips and Tricks
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 your...
Ask Mama J, Good Things, Snacks, Tips and Tricks
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 pick...
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