Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I would say that I look to both Rachel Ray and Sandra Lee as my mentors. They create delicious beautiful food, but teach me the shortcuts that come in handy with my hectic schedule.
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Cook the Book: 'The Food Life'
I like Publics. It has a nice combo of being a traditional supermarket with some great extras in the produce, bakery, meat, and seafood departments. Also, nice wide aisles.
Cook the Book: 'Margaritas, Mojitos & More'
a wedge of lime goes with nearly everything!
Cook the Book: Grill Every Day
I love to smoke a bunch of little chickens for the Fourth. They taste smokey and moist and I love them!
Cook the Book: 'Screen Doors and Sweet Tea'
Nothing beats an ice cold glass of Savingnon Blanc on the back deck after work. Relaxation at it's best.
Cook the Book: New South Grilling
Steak steak and steak. My dad always grilled up some great stakes for Father's Day.
Cook the Book: The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper
Gordon Ramsay
"What do you consider to be your very best dish?"
(insert appropriate profanity)
Cook the Book: 'Top Chef'
Oddly enough, I'd make my famous "Rice-a-Roni Meatballs". Of course I would doctor them up with some exotic mushrooms and really good meat stock.
Cook the Book: 'Mario Batali Italian Grill'
A good sprinkle of Italian seasoning can make anything taste great on a grill. I use it with pork, chicken, and veggies such as squash. Olive oil works great with it too.
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Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
For me, it's my husband. He's a whiz in the kitchen and I have learned so much from him. Best of all, he's a mentor that's readily available!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My mom at first. She would let me make mini pies in pyrex cups when she made full pies so I could make and eat my own.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
My mentors were first, my Mother, and recently, Bobby Flay. He gives a good example of tweaking a recipe every Throwdown!
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Ina Garten's or Jacques Pepin's books are the cookbooks I turn to when I need a special recipe.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
Food blogs were mine, though now that I like cooking I talk with my mom about it more. She didn't teach me as a kid or anything, but learn things now.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I would have to say Alain Saillac and Jacques Pepin although I didn't spend enormous amounts of time with either of them during my time ant FCI, they made their presence felt, and their philosophy, attitude, skills and generosity of spirit will always stick with me.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
my mother, Julia Child and chef Franz Auer of Hilton Head Island, SC..all great cooks and fantastic role models.
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
it was my mom - she cooked good basic foods but taught me a lot!!
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