by Chef Todd | Sep 28, 2010 | Cooking Classes, learn to cook
An Apple Squash Soup is very easy to create, even without a recipe, if you know a few basic cooking methods. It can be difficult to identify some of those colorful squash at the market. If you don’t know what type of squash you’ve bought, it’s really tough to find a...
by Chef Todd | Sep 23, 2010 | Cooking Classes, cooking ideas
If you’ve reached Week 19 of WebCookingClasses, you know how passionate I am about making my own ravioli. When you combine the fresh fall ingredients now available, like butternut squash, with my love of ravioli, what do you get? A formula for butternut squash ravioli...
by Chef Todd | Sep 22, 2010 | Cooking Classes, cooking ideas, Members Only
Now that you know the Risotto Method, it’s time to get creative. Since Arborio Rice is so sticky, there are additional ways to present your Parmesan Risotto dish. Parmesan Risotto Cakes offer a unique presentation for a side dish. You can shape your risotto into...
by Chef Todd | Sep 21, 2010 | Cooking Classes, cooking ideas
Pumpkin tarts are always the first thing I make when I have access to the fresh ingredients of Fall. I know it’s time to start enjoying Fall foods when the colorful assortment of squash come to my local farmers market. However, I see the wrinkled brow of concern and...
by Chef Todd | Aug 25, 2010 | Cooking Classes, Members Only
You can create a grilling marinade from any ingredients in your home, but here’s an inspiration for you. This is the marinade I’ve used for years on Flank Steak. Do you have any suggestions for improvement? What would you add to this basic formula? Prepare...
by Chef Todd | Aug 25, 2010 | Cooking Classes
A grilling marinade is a very simple way to add flavor and moisture to grilled items. If you follow these basic rules, you’ll be able to create a long list of unique combinations of ingredients and invent your own grilling marinade. Any grilling marinade will be made...
