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What is comfort food?

We have all heard of the term “comfort food.” We in fact have all craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and of course, eaten it. What is “comfort food” …

Chef offers his Top 10 ‘secret’ ingredients

We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. …

Potato salad with fresh corn and dill

One of the most popular summertime side dishes is potato salad, and my wife’s recipe also takes advantage of fresh corn season. Enjoy! Potato salad with fresh corn and dill Recipe …

Isn't demiglaze just gravy ? Getting back to basics

Have you ever come across a recipe with an ingredient you didn’t recognize? What did you do then? Did you then go on a wild goose chase or just passed on the recipe altogether and moved onto a …

It’s strawberry time

Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of this luscious red fruit. I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season, and …

Start with a blank canvas

When was the last time you unleashed your culinary talents? I don’t mean cooking from your favorite cookbook; I am talking about making something in the kitchen completely from the ideas in …

Different ways to make an easy dinner

Let’s face it – regardless of the season, our lives are consistently hectic, often providing a convenient excuse to avoid cooking from scratch. Incorporating quick and easy meal ideas …

Do your hands smell? Some suggestions

One of the biggest complaints I hear about regarding prepping fresh ingredients like garlic and onions is how odors from these ingredients tend to linger on your hands afterward. This can not only be …

From my kitchen to yours

I am excited to announce the release of my new cookbook: “From My Kitchen to Yours,” with over 130 recipes. I have been working on this book for nearly the past three years, and I am so …

Guinness brownies for St. Patrick’s Day

My annual salute to the Irish always includes a pint of Guinness beer, a delicious black stout from Dublin, Ireland. This full-bodied beer has a considerably smooth finish despite its bold …

Egg & quinoa power bowls | Chef Dez

Do you have a New Year’s resolution of eating healthier? If so, maybe this will help. “Power bowls” are simple and hearty customizable meals in a bowl that are packed full of …

TikTok trend: Crinkle pie | Chef Dez

There’s a TikTok trend that’s very popular in the culinary world. This trend is all about scrunching up thin phyllo pastry sheets into a baking dish, pouring a custard over the top, and baking it …

School snack ideas | Chef Dez

Here we are once again at the start of another school year. Packing lunches is a chore for many, and sometimes you can lose sight of nutritional value due to heavily marketed convenience …

The importance of shopping local

How well do you know your local butcher, baker, or candlestick maker? I realize that local candlestick makers are less prevalent than they used to be, but if you had one in your community, they …

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