As a Pittsburgher born and bred, I get scolded quite a bit by my sports’ loving friends for not being into sports myself, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t turn on the telly to host an eating fest around football season, just like we did back in the ‘Burgh!
Healthy Cooking & Tips
The posts in this section focus on cooking techniques, tips and tricks to amp up taste while dialing down fat and calories. After working in many New York City restaurant kitchens for years, it's now time to share those Skinny Chef secrets!
How To Make Your Own Dulce De Leche
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Dulce de Leche, a sweet found in Argentine, Uruguayan and Chilean cuisine, is prepared by cooking sweetened condensed milk to create a sumptuous sauce that tastes like melted milk caramels. I will warn you – it is dangerous.
Chopping Herbs
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Top chefs from award-winning restaurants have plenty of technique for getting more flavor into food, and some of them can be as simple as changing your grocery list to include fresh herbs. In this video, I’ll teach you how to chop herbs easily.
How To Make Your Own Tamari Almonds
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Tamari almonds are a great ingredient in my banana-nut breakfast smoothie as they really add a hint of saltiness against the sweetness of really ripe bananas. But I realized that those tamari almonds were almost $2 a bag! So here’s my recipe to make your own…
Making Delicious Pan Sauce
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Ever wonder how they make that flavorful sauce that is poured over your steak in a restaurant? It’s easier than you think! In my brandnew video below, I teach you the simple step by step technique in just 60 seconds!
Cooking 101 for Guys Who Are Used to Eating Out
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A lot of my male friends do not cook, but they sure do love some of the really basic home-cooked foods they eat at my dinner table. This post is dedicated to you dear friends, and I’m here to tell ya that there is no need to fear your stove – I’ll provide you with all the basics below to make your own hearty meal.
How To Cut A Squash
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Since the fall season has started, it’s natural to crave cooler-weather-foods, like winter squash! In this brandnew video, I’ll teach you the easy way to cut butternut squash and spaghetti squash…
Classic Guacamole
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In one of my latest videos on Prevention Magazine’s website, I explained how to make a quick, spicy guacamole that gets its kick from jalapeno, red onion and plenty of lime juice.
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