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Crispy Chicken Thighs
Published Jan. 18, 2012
I remember coming home from school in junior high and watching this show called Great Chefs, Great Cities. I watched it every day. When one of my guidance counselors in high school told me about a ...
Oyster Stuffing
Published Jan. 4, 2012
Recipe by Nick Shinton, Chef, Truluck’s I was introduced to the healing powers of food at an early age. My mom was a nurse and she got me a job in the hospital kitchen. There was ...
Apple and Brown Butter Cake
Published Dec. 7, 2011
Recipe by Amy Simpson, Pastry chef, Bertrand at Mr. A’s I grew up in a pretty traditional Italian family. And my mom and grandmother happen to be the best cooks in the whole world. One of ...
Gluten-Free Apple Galette
Published Oct. 26, 2011
Recipe by Mary Kay Waters, owner, Waters Fine Foods & Catering I definitely grew up thinking about food. My father planted apple and pear trees, ... More Post a comment
Garden Veggie Lasagna
Published Oct. 12, 2011
Recipe by Daniel Manrique, executive chef, the Red Door To tell you the truth, my mother wasn’t a good cook. I started to cook for ... More Post a comment
Candied Yams
Published Aug. 31, 2011
Recipe by Bradrick “Coop” Cooper of Coop’s West Texas Barbecue I’ve always had this thing for cooking. I grew up in San Diego with my ... More Post a comment
Spicy English Muffin Pizza Bites
Published Aug. 17, 2011
Recipe by Ben Diaz, Executive Chef, McCormick & Schmicks at The Omni Hotel My father was a chef. When I was about 15, he used ... More Post a comment
Pear Chutney
Published Aug. 3, 2011
Recipe by Colin Maclaggan, executive chef and owner, Avenue 5 Restaurant I’ve always enjoyed cooking. I grew up in Serra Mesa, and at family gatherings, ... More Post a comment
Boeuf Bourguignon
Published July 20, 2011
Recipe by Rene Herbeck, executive chef, Au Revoir Bistro My dad was in the Foreign Legion and when he was in Vietnam, he met my ... More Comment (1)
Truffled Chicken Croquettes
Published June 15, 2011
Recipe by Anthony Sinsay, executive chef, Harney Sushi, Old Town I come from an Asian and Filipino background. My dad was in the Navy for ... More Post a comment
Braised Short Ribs
Published May 18, 2011
Recipe by Roberto Gerbino, Executive Chef, Il Fornaio, Del Mar If you ask me what age I started cooking, I will tell you I was ... More Post a comment
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