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Radishes 3 Ways

The radish…boring, tasteless and usually seen as garnish for most. However, we can once again learn from the French (culinary speaking). They not only enjoy its simplicity of preparation but also its unique texture and subtlety of taste. Read below for 3 easy and quick techniques you can use to prepare this new found vegetable. Roasting

Refreshing Culinary Cocktails

If there is one common theme throughout all the events I do it is simply what cocktails will be served. Vino, beer, hotty toddy’s – whatever you want to call it – it is always present and of importance at a dinner party. You may be asking yourself why a chef is writing about cocktails.

SPRING EVENT CALENDAR

  March 18th: Cooking Demonstration (Texas A&M Agrilife) Chef Crusco will be assisting the Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School and teaching attendees how to make simple, cost effective, nutritious meals for the family.   April 17th: Official Launch Party for Quench Austin Sponsored & produced by Austin’s own fashion marketing group, Velvet Cartel. Chef Crusco will

Holiday Party Platters Menu

Crudité  Blanched asparagus, celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes, & cucumbers. One 8 oz. container of Green Goddess Dressing: Herbs, anchovies, Dijon mustard and lemons. (Serves 10-15) Roasted Vegetable  Thyme and olive oil roasted zucchini, mini multi-color peppers, eggplant, green onions and tomatoes. One 8 oz. container Sun dried Tomato-Ricotta cheese dip. (Serves 10-12) Mediterranean Carbonell Queen stuffed