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• Bacon adds sizzling flavor

  By Chef Dez - May 08
  For those of you who have not yet heard, bacon is not just a breakfast side dish. Although greatly feared by vegetarians and dieters alike, bacon ...
  

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish fare

  By Chef Dez - Mar 13
  A number of novelty consumables consistently reappear in the marketplace during the days leading up to March 17. These will most undoubtedly ...
  

• Setting the table for romance

  By Chef Dez - Jan 30
  One of my pet peeves is trying to make dinner reservations on an evening when 90 percent of the general population is also trying to attain the ...
  

• One of Chef Dez’s favorites: Honey garlic meatballs

  Dec 26
  With entertaining season upon us, I want to share with you one of our favorite recipes perfect for a buffet or cocktail party… or serve it with ...
  

• A meat thermometer is worth its weight in gold

  By Chef Dez - Nov 21
  Over the years I have discovered many simple methods that will help to easily perfect the meals that we serve. Some are so obvious, like a meat ...
  

• An introduction to shellfish – Part 3 of 3

  By Chef Dez - Oct 17
  As the final entry of a three part series on shellfish, this column will focus on mollusks. If you missed either two of my previous columns on ...
  

• An introduction to shellfish – Part 1 of 3

  By Chef Dez - Aug 22
  Whether it’s steak and lobster or linguine and clams, shellfish is a popular choice at market seafood counters or restaurants. Shellfish can be ...
  

• Is your kitchen functional and inspiring?

  By Chef Dez - May 02
  Everyday we use our kitchen to prepare meals so it only makes sense that this area of your home should be functional and appealing if we expect to ...
  

• Easily add more fruits, veggies to your diet

  By Chef Dez - Mar 29
  The food guide published by the Canadian government recommends that we, as adults, should be eating an average of 7-10 servings of fruits and ...
  

• CHEF DEZ ON COOKING –Cherries are a Jubilee when in Season!

  By Chef Dez - Jul 22
  Summer is a wonderful time of the year when it comes to the abundance of fresh fruit that is available, and cherries are one of my utmost favorites...
  

• Butter or margarine: What do you spread on your toast?

  By Chef Dez - Apr 03
  When it comes to cooking, baking and mealtime, butter has a definite role in the kitchen and at the dinner table. I know that even mentioning the ...
  

• Get back to the basics with normal ingredients

  By Chef Dez - Feb 20
  Have you ever come across a recipe with an ingredient you didn’t recognize? What did you do then? With the Internet virtually at our fingertips, ...
  

• Expand culinary knowledge within your budget

  By Chef Dez - Jan 09
  Economic focus is in the news more than ever these days, and everyone seems like they’re searching for ways to tighten their purse strings, ...
  

• Baking tips for your holiday goodies

  By Chef Dez - Dec 05
  Nothing compares to the aroma of baked Christmas goodies when coming in from the cold winter weather. Our olfactory sensations (our sense of ...
  

• Now is the season for winter squash

  By Chef Dez - Oct 31
  Although named “winter” squash, autumn is the peak season for a variety of squashes that fall into this category. Pumpkin may be the first winter ...
  

• An introduction to shellfish – Part 2 of 3

  By Chef Dez - Aug 29
  As part two of a series of three columns on shellfish, this one will continue to focus on crustaceans. If you missed my previous column on crab ...
  

• Is table salt acceptable for cooking?

  Jul 18
  In today’s wonderful world of cuisine, salt has evolved from being just another staple in our pantries to a myriad of choices with considerations ...
  

• Cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes for Easter

  By Chef Dez - Apr 04
  Easter is one of the special times of the year where our whole family gets together. The cherished relationships we have with each other are ...
  

• Why would you not use fresh ginger?

  By Chef Dez - Feb 22
  A few weeks ago I went to the supermarket to pick up some fresh ginger root for a cooking class I was teaching. I only needed a couple of tablespoo...
  

• CHEF DEZ ON COOKING - Cooking With or Without Adding Water

  By Chef Dez - Jun 10
  How many recipes have you seen that list water as an ingredient? A pasta sauce recipe, for example, may say to add a cup of water. How much flavor ...