Nothing makes a gift more personal than taking the time to choose something suited specifically for the recipient. What could be more pleasing to show your sentiment than a gift from the kitchen? Anyone can just go and buy something already made.
Author Archives: Chef Crusco
With the arrival of fall, a whole new set of crops abound and make for many comforting meals we all look forward to during the Thanksgiving holiday. Chestnuts, zucchini, squash, and apples are just to name a few.
People begin cooking for many different reasons. Some want to eat healthier, some want to take on a new skill, some are trying to spend less money at restaurants and eat at home, and some start cooking just because they really love food (that includes me).
After a recent cooking class it became apparent that many cooks need to learn how to properly sauté. Not only is it one of the most important techniques to master in the kitchen, but learning how to sauté allows you to then prepare hundreds of different meals. Most sautéing done by novices lacks color or
Warm days and cool evenings mark the beginning of summer grilling season. One great thing about grilling is the heat not produced in the house by the stove or oven. Another is the excellent taste of marinated steaks, chicken, and pork loins.