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Cuisinart GreenGourmet Hard Anodized Eco-Friendly Non Stick 12-Inch Stir Fry Wok with Glass Cover


As a professional chef, I run across all sorts of cookware and kitchen gadgets that are supposed to be the latest and greatest for the kitchen. However, this wok just so happens to be the next best thing, and I picked it up at my local Le Gourmet Chef in Hagerstown, MD.
This wok does the […]

The Great Big Cheese Cookbook - Cookbook Review


As a newly appointed Chef Ambassador to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, I’ve been working overtime incorporating a variety of Wisconsin cheeses into my menus. It’s been great to have this collection at my fingertips to go through and see what has already been created utilizing the wonderful flavors and […]

The “Thomas Jonathan Jackson”


Makes 1 sandwich
Thomas Jonathan Jackson, better known after First Manassas as “Stonewall Jackson,” was a man of many quirks. He would sit ramrod straight in the saddle and often hold one arm up in the air to balance out his circulation. Many historians noted that he had a fondness […]

Gazpacho – Chef Scott Style


I traditionally like hot and spicy food; often my staff and family comment that to try my foods is simply to dine with fire. Even though a simple dish may not call for heat, I usually try to spice things up and add a little extra hot sauce or chopped up jalapeno pepper if possible.
Such […]

Mastering the Art of French Cooking


Every now and then, a movie comes along that showcases food, culinary techniques or simply makes fun of “mystery meat.” This book spawned a movie that came into its own without any such hype, and thus Julie and Julia was born and is quite enjoyable to watch. So after watching the movie several times, I […]

Keurig Platinum Brewing System


The Keurig Platinum Brewing System arrived on my doorstep two months ago from MS&L Group North America for demo purposes, regardless of my reviews, and it has been performing perfectly since I set it up. Right out of the box, it was easy to set up and took only […]

New Contest for Home Cooks: Ted’s Secret Showdown


Are you an amateur chef or home cook with a lot of culinary know-how and creativity? Ted’s Montana Grill is holding a new contest called Ted’s Secret Ingredient Showdown. It runs between now and May 30, 2010.
A secret ingredient will be unveiled by Ted’s Montana Grill every two weeks and amateur chefs and home cooks […]

Irish Beef Stew with a Touch of Guinness


If you’re starting to think about your St. Patrick’s Day menu, this Irish Beef Stew might be right up your alley. This is a recipe I found from my digging around online. It’s easy to prepare and very delicious. Tough cuts of meat are okay since the cooking time and acid from the beer will […]

Chef Scott’s Stuffed Mushrooms


With the Super Bowl fast approaching, our attention turns to perfect party food, quick bites and appetizers galore? Why not a batch of delicious stuffed mushrooms? Perfect to eat while standing around chatting with friend, no fuss, no muss.
Chef Scott’s Stuffed Mushrooms
18 large fresh button mushrooms
4 slices smoked apple wood bacon
1/4 cup minced sweet onion
8 […]

Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Omelette Pan


As a professional chef, I run across all sorts of products that are supposed to be the next best thing since sliced bread. However, this pan just so happens to be the next best thing, and I picked it up at my local Le Gourmet Chef, in Hagerstown, MD.
Simply put the ultra smooth non-stick […]