Shisito Peppers on a Stick. You should totally do this. It’s just about the easiest recipe of all times and it’s so freaking good. It involves just a few seconds of prep work… like threading a bunch of Shisito peppers onto a water soaked skewer and then drizzling them with a bit of sesame oil and […]
I’m a homemade pesto kinda gal. What about you guys? It’s just too easy. And you can make little adjustments here and there to use what you have on hand. For example, no pinenuts? No problem! Throw in some cashews or walnuts and call it a day! No basil? Problem solved – cilantro is delish! […]
I’m a bit of a risotto freak. I guess it comes from all those years of not knowing what it was while growing up, so now I’m making up for lost time. I’d basically serve risotto for any possible event. Dinner parties. Holiday events. Basically any kind of gathering that involves friends and wine. Except […]
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are hands down some of the most delectable treats I have ever eaten. Not to mention super easy and a total crowd pleaser. They are almost like regular homemade rice krispie treats but the addition of chocolate chips and cocoa powder takes these treats over the top and boy are they […]
I have definitely been exposed to some interesting things during culinary school… but I must say… nothing compares to this. Be warned that some images are kinda graphic… and this post is not for those with a weak stomach… but its so cool that you just have to read it! Let’s start with the finished […]
Read More… from Culinary School – Week Twenty Two – Advanced Meat Preparation
I love focusing on specific types of cuisine at Culinary School. It is so fun to dive into a culture and play around with different flavors… especially when they involve hot and spicy chilies! Did you know that the HOTTEST Chile in the world is called the Ghost Chile… its from India and has over […]
Read More… from Culinary School – Week Twenty One – Asian and Latin American Cuisine
I love bite sized snacks so this week at Culinary School I was in heaven! We explored all different kinds of appetizers and then I proceeded to eat everything! Everything was so delicious 🙂 These mini Mexican Quiches were stuffed with cheeses, chorizo and topped with a sliver of a Jalapeno. This smoked salmon pate […]
This week at Culinary School we focused on Puff Pastry and all its uses! In order to prepare we each had to make our own puff pastry, with 6 turns, at home… which is not a quick and easy process! It requires a lot of time and work but homemade puff pastry is significantly better […]
Read More… from Culinary School – Week Fourteen – Puff Pastry
Who here watches Iron Chef America? I know that I do… and I am constantly amazed at how creative these chefs are. They are also fairly calm throughout the show and handle the pressure with such grace. Well… let’s just say that I an not quite ready to be on Iron Chef… nope… not even […]
Read More… from Culinary School – Week Eight – Vegetables, Herbs and Exotic Fruits
This week at Culinary school it was all about FISH!! I tried a few types that I have never tried before and for the first time ever I tried raw fish!!! It was a big step for me… now maybe if I am really brave I can try raw sushi. I also filleted and de-boned […]
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