Posts by ChefHoff

I totally agree with Brandon that you should get involved with one of the personal chef networking organizations.  They also have recipe and planning software that makes the business side way easier, but like Ed said the biggest...

Back when I was a line cook, I was working saute station with another guy.  It was the end of the night and we were breaking down our station.  I was pulling the sauces from the cold wells and transferring them to a lexan to...

There are a lot of things I'm not particularly fond of, but will eat if served  to not offend the chef (or cook).  However, Canned tuna (especially packed in oil) and lutefisk I have trouble even being in the same room with...

Another crazy concept, but it does work (especially in fridge)  Drill a bunch of small holes in a 2 liter plastic bottle.  Fill the bottle with aquarium carbon (make sure holes are smaller than filter carbon bits)  Place...

Tomato Egg Cups are great.  Hollow out as many vine ripe tomatoes as you need servings. Crack 1 large egg in each hollowed out tomato and sprinkle with salt & pepper.  Close grill cover and cook for about 5 min on med...

Mix 1/4 cup favorite curry spice blend with 2 tblspn canola oil and 2 tblspn rice wine vinegar.  toss to coat.  Set in fridge 4-6 hours. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper,roast at 450 for @30min or until browned and crispy. ...

I agree toppings are king in CA pizza, but I think the crust is more of an in-between NY thin and deep dish.  Always too doughy for my taste.  but yes, very unique sauces and cheeses.  BBQ chicken pizza (chicken, red...

The first thing I think of is a huge mission burrito from San Francisco.  I moved away ten years ago and still think about them every day.  You can get sorta close at local chains (Chipotle, Moe's, etc.), but it's just not...

Find an established multi-business office complex nearby and find out if you can do a free tasting in their lobby.  Try to push a corporate membership plan (maybe create a separate plan for businesses at the club?), I have worked...

It may be, but I have been doing it for years and that and a dash of fresh lemon juice keep it bright and green.