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Mini Apple Cobblers

Mini Apple Cobblers

These mini apple cobblers use a spiced cider filling and granola topping for a beautiful symphony of fall flavors and textures. The unique nuttiness of the granola and the fall cider aromas are the perfect indulgence for cooler nights. Of course they are great in 

How to Make Chimichurri

How to Make Chimichurri

Chimichurri is such a legendary thing that it almost seems mysterious to many. It has the perception of being something difficult to make and only enjoyed on special occasions at a steak house or high end restaurant. While that may be true for many Chefs 

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup should really be named “anything goes” soup or “whatever you have” soup. The reality is we have made this soup hundreds of times in restaurants and the ingredients have never been exactly the same, but every time it is delicious. How 

Apple Cider French Toast

Apple Cider French Toast

On it’s own French toast or pain perdu as it is called in France, is a classic worth celebrating. There have been many iterations by chefs all over the world. We like to celebrate the fall with apple cider french toast and the apples and 

How Chefs Make Mashed Potatoes

How Chefs Make Mashed Potatoes

Spend time in any modern European style restaurant kitchen and you will hear a lot of banter about how chefs make mashed potatoes. The recipe is as time tested and contested as it is classic. There are variances and disputes, sometimes heated arguments of passion 

Butternut Squash Hash

Butternut Squash Hash

Potato hash is synonymous with the all American breakfast. It’s a standard on many diner menus and in breakfast cafes. There is something very comforting in a nice warm and crispy potato hash. In recent years however, chefs have adapted variations that make the lonely 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with coconut milk conjure up aromas of fall meals. They have a homey, sweet, down to earth flavor. They are very complex, with sensations of anise, caramel, and best of all marshmallow. They are so naturally sweet they can almost be eaten 

Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast Tacos are such an institution. They’re so easy to put together and transform humble scrambled eggs into something phenomenal. There are so many variations on what goes into them, we put together a recipe here that goes with the classics. The ingredients you can’t 

The Best Spicy Feta and Olive Dip

The Best Spicy Feta and Olive Dip

Spicy Feta Olive Dip is sooooo addictive! When you whip it up it’s hard to not start snacking on it immediately. It’s so tasty it will have even the non olive eaters believers in no time. And best yet it’s very versatile and easy to 

How to Make Salsa Verde

How to Make Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde takes a place as one of the master sauces in Mexico. It has a reputation as far and as wide as the number of variations you can find. The interesting thing is how incredibly versatile it is. Not only is it something that