Tag Archives: Chef John Ash
Cooking for Solutions: Sablefish
I’m already looking ahead to spring of the New Year and one of my favorite events I participate in each year, the Cooking for Solutions gathering at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I am one of the founding chefs of this … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Opening Sparkling Wines and Champagnes
At sports victories we’ve all seen the winners shaking a bottle of champagne and then opening it so the cork flies off and the wine showers out of the bottle. Fine for a sports celebration, but you definitely don’t want … Continue reading
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes- Revisited
It is that time of year again when we turn to warm, comforting holiday foods. It seems one of the most popular dishes, would also seem one of the most simple– mashed potatoes. They are simple, but there are a … Continue reading
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KSRO Chicken Recipe Contest
Lately I have been focused on a true global culinary star—chicken! I am currently writing an upcoming cookbook called Culinary Birds, and I’ve been gathering and testing recipes. Wherever you are, whether it be a four-star restaurant, an international street … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Facts About Cookware
• Aluminum: Remember a few years ago when people were throwing out their aluminum pots and pans because of the “Aluminum causes Alzheimer’s” scare?? According to the National Institutes of Health there is absolutely no evidence that cooking in aluminum … Continue reading
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A Fire and Ice Recipe Inspired by Mexico
This week I have had the good fortune to teach cooking classes at Rancho La Puerta, a gorgeous getaway located just over the California border in Tecate in Mexico. This health resort is focused on helping guests develop a lifetime … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tips: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
Many people believe bottled water is safer than tap water. I’ve bought into this too, but it often isn’t true. Municipal water supplies are tested every day for disease-causing microbes and chemicals. Bottled water, which is regulated by the Food … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Why Do We Marinate Meats?
The most important reason to marinate is to add flavors. Here’s how a marinade works: A good marinade is a blend of something acid (wine, citrus juices or vinegar), salty (soy sauce or fish sauce) and sweet (sugar, honey, maple … Continue reading
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