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Chef Secrets (Page 56)

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Covid-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Guy’s Spaghetti Waffles

2020-08-02
By: Maggie
On: August 2, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Guy Fieri has been chaffing himself to the bone under the limitations of COVID-19 Lock Down self-isolation regulations. But that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy creating crazy new dishes that will tickle even the most critical eater – as long as they have a funny bone…Read More →

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COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Inside-Out Burgers!

2020-07-31
By: Maggie
On: July 31, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

I keep looking for new stuff to offer you and your family to help beat the COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Blues. This morning, I’ve got one the kids especially will enjoy, and you’ll have a blast making it. It’s got all the pluses other Lettuce Wrap Burgers have – with some crucial differences and extras…Read More →

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COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: B&J’s Cookie Dough!

2020-07-21
By: Maggie
On: July 21, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

What’s more fun than a bowl of Cookie Dough when snacking floats to the top of your COVID-19 menu? Ben & Jerry’s has released the recipe for its beloved Cookie Dough – star of many a B&J’s flavour favourite. But the secret behind making safe edible Cookie Dough might be the most important part…Read More →

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COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Fry Day Tips and ‘Recipes’!

2020-07-13
By: Maggie
On: July 13, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Food News, Food Tips

It’s International French Fry Day – time to roll up your sleeves and make something special to celebrate! How special can you go? I’ve got tips and techniques to help make your Fry Day go smoothly and safely, and some ideas for ‘recipes’ that will elevate your Fries to main-dish majesty…Read More →

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Get the Most For Your Grilling Beef Bucks!

2020-07-10
By: Maggie
On: July 10, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

The summer grilling season is ramping up to full steam (or smoke, if you will) in spite of the continuing COVID-19 crisis. And that’s reigniting the annual bonfire of questions from readers about how to get the most for their grilling bucks. Herewith, then, a simple rundown/refresher…Read More →

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COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Toss-In Pasta Primavera!

2020-06-22
By: Maggie
On: June 22, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Here’s a great recipe for a classic Italian-style dish that was a staple on restaurant menus back in the 1970s: Pasta Primavera. It’s origins are a little hazy, but it’s a good story – almost as good as the dish itself! And a Primavera supper is a great way to celebrate the coming of summer…Read More →

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COVID-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Homemade Doughnuts!

2020-06-05
By: Maggie
On: June 5, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Here’s an opportunity to get a little more intense with your COVID-19 lock down cooking projects. Today is International Doughnut Day, and you can celebrate by making your own. I’ve sourced an easy recipe for Glazed Yeast Raised Doughnuts – like the ones at Krispy Kreme – so you can indulge in style…Read More →

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Covid-19 Lock Down Cooking Fun: Paper & Foil Packs!

2020-06-04
By: Maggie
On: June 4, 2020
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Lurching around, clicking (almost) at random in the online Food News Jungle recently, I came across a reminder of a cooking technique I’ve not used in a long time. And I don’t know why not, since it’s easy and (almost) foolproof. I thought it would be fun to discuss it, à propos of Grilling Season…Read More →

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