What's Hot for the Fall and Winter? Heartier Fare for the Cooler Weather Eating and cooking with the freshest food is the fulfillment of any chef worth his or her weight. And whether you are a master chef or a busy mom cooking for four, you want your meal to be delicious and … [Read more...]
Hudson Valley
I believe education is a major part of traveling. Every place you visit teaches something new that stays with you throughout your life. For me, my culinary education is two-fold. Part one, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY. Part two, all of my combined culinary travels. I … [Read more...]
Knife Sharpening
8 Tips on Knife sharpening By Master Chef Erik Blauberg Tip #1 It’s so important to always keep your knives sharp. Your knives will cut well, and you will spend less time when you are using them. Tip #2 A Sharp knife is safer than a dull one. When using a dull knife you have to apply extra … [Read more...]
Kitchen Knife
Introduction: Let us start with the basics, there are many tools you can use when you are in the kitchen, the first you should grab is your knife. Forget about all the fancy gadgets, if you were stranded on an island and had to survive with only one thing, believe me it’s a knife. Now I know that … [Read more...]
What's Hot for the Spring and Summer?
Lighter Fare for the Warmer Weather Asparagus is great during spring and summer - good for cold soups, asparagus terrine or simply serve chilled with vinaigrette. Cook green asparagus for approximately 3 1/2 minutes in boiling water. Cook white asparagus longer, approximately 6 1/2 … [Read more...]
Smart Shopping and Cooking on a Budget
Smart cooking and shopping Cooking is an important part of the day. Not only does it provide a meal for you and your loved ones, but also it’s a time to get creative and time to enjoy your passion for food. Of course, as a chef it’s something that I relish and enjoy. Finding the freshest … [Read more...]
Great Chefs Cook Vegan • Vegan Recipes
Master Chef Erik Blauberg Erik Blauberg "It is so important that all chefs take the dietary needs of their customers seriously. Vegan dishes have been in demand a long time, and no longer will a plate of vegetables do. All diners should expect to have a dish as exciting as all the other items on … [Read more...]
Spicy Lollipop Chicken Wings with Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
Ingredients 32 chicken wings 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup onions (minced) 2 tbs ginger (grated-fine) 1/2 tsp garlic (minced) 6 tbs scallions (sliced-fine) 2 tbs rice vinegar 4 tbs sesame oil 1 tbs serrano chilies (minced) 6 tbs red bell peppers (minced) kosher salt (to taste) tabasco sauce (to … [Read more...]
Holiday Leftovers
turkey burgers roast turkey and goat cheese quesadillas, avocado salad turkey stir-fry Turkey Burgers Ingredients 2 cups turkey meat (cooked and diced) salt and fresh ground pepper 1 cup mushrooms (diced) 4 tbs shallots 4 tbs tomatoes diced (seeds removed) 4 tbs chives (finely sliced) 1 … [Read more...]
Great Entertaining Food
Pan Roast Wild Turkey Cornbread Stuffing Carrot Puree with Spinach and Chestnuts Pumpkin Pie ... Cold Poached Shrimp with Wasabi Dipping Sauce Pan Grilled Lamb Chops with Grilled Vegetables Champagne Sabayon with Strawberries Pan Roast Wild Turkey Ingredients 1-5 to 6 lb wild turkey 3 tbs … [Read more...]
