Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I would have to say Michael Ruhlman really got me to take cooking to the next level.
I would have to say Michael Ruhlman really got me to take cooking to the next level.
Michael Ruhlman:
Tell the truth - how many times have you had to slap Bourdain around?"
or Anthony Bourdain:
"How do you resist shaving Ruhlman's head ala Season 2 Top Chef?"
worchestershire sauce, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper!
eggs benedict, fancy soft cheeses, or lobster salad in little puff pastry cups - it must be a rich and decadent complement to the bubbly!
Tomatoes, chives, basil, more tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, & still more tomatoes.
Organize the menu. Plan the shopping ahead, make your first dish help with your second (ie roast chicken, then use leftover meat for enchiladas the next day). Just knowing what you're supposed to be cooking ahead of time gives huge time dividends!
Paris, Tuscany, and Argentina - for bistro, comfort, and beef!
carmelized onion, rare roast beef, thinly sliced marinated mushrooms, mayo, & gorgonzola!
I learned on my own, mostly to impress dates as the 'guy who made dinner'.
Actually, I am not a cook! My mother made wonderful meals, but I have never had much interest in cooking. My husband enjoys cooking and He would enjoy Anna's cookbook that is filled with elegant, no-fuss meals! My mother-in-law can put together a great meal in minutes using what is on hand. She is definitely my husband's mentor. Please enter us in your cookbook drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
i remember watching julia child and being totally fascinated by her creativity when i was younger. and my mother was a cajun and could whip up something fantastic with the blink of an eye. now, i love ina garten--everything i make from her books or show is delicious!
My grandmother! She could cook just about anything.
I must say that my culinary mentor is the internet.... which in essence.... is all of you! I love to eat out at new restaurants and have loads of fun coming home to "surf" for recipes of the tastiest dishes that I have come had the pleasure of eating. The internet is such a wonderful place..... it is like having access to everyone's kitchen! Thanks to all of you!
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