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Kitchen Tools Don’t Have To Be Expensive…

by Trans Chef April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

With the rise of social media over the last decade or so I’ve seen a 500% increase in kitchen “tools” hitting the market. From a $150.00 “multi-function” pan that only lets you make one item at a time to countertop ovens that cost more than the security deposit I’ve paid for most of my condos, while limiting to a single cooking method; to the rise of the silicon coatings on everything… While these tools are often beautifully designed and the technology in some is impressive, the truth is 90% of them you simply do not need to cook the majority of dishes you will prepare throughout your life.

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Red Boat Fish Sauce

by Trans Chef June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

Your first impression of using fermented foods and condiments might be a little off-putting, but think of the many ways we use…

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Dry Coconut Chutney Powder (Kobbari Chutney Pudi)

by Trans Chef May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022

Kobbari Chutney Pudi, or Dry Coconut Chutney Powder, is something I’ve only recently discovered through an ex-partner. From time to to time his family would send these lovely little care packages brimming with sweet and spicy treats from home. It was the first time I had smelled such an interesting mix of sweet, spicy and buttery aromas that had me hooked on learning to cook Indian food after years of only eating the typical dishes you’d find in American “Indian” restaurants in the early 2000s.

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Ratatouille

by Trans Chef May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022

Ratatouille is one of those country dishes that, despite its simple ingredients and appearance, is surprisingly complex to produce well. If you’re not careful it can easily turn into a watery/oily bowl of mushy vegetables. Something no one ever wants! However, with a couple simple little steps you’ll be well on your way to mastering not only ratatouille, but a whole world of wonderfully exciting veggie dishes that will keep your family coming back for MORE!

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Five Spice Powder

by Trans Chef May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022

If you’ve eaten Asian food there’s a good chance you’ve had 5 spice powder (wǔxiāng fěn, 五香粉, Pong Palo). Especially if you’ve had dishes with fatty meats, braised dishes or many stir-fried noodle dishes. It offers a deep, rich flavor that helps cut through the fat and I’ve heard it said “it brings harmony to chaos”. (Sadly I don’t remember where I heard the reference.)

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Roasted Bell Peppers and Garlic In Olive Oil (Roasted Bell Peppers and Garlic Confit)

by Trans Chef April 28, 2022
April 28, 2022

Growing up, I spent a good bit of my early years living on a farm just outside Crawfordville, Fla. The majority of the food we grew was for our personal use. We’d grow the normal stuff you’d expect… tomatoes, watermelons, okra, bell peppers and greens were pretty much always on the list to plant. As you’d expect, we’d do various things to preserve the fruits of our labors. The most commonly used method was canning. (Followed by open-air dehydrating.)

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Chinese Black Bean Ribs

by Trans Chef April 16, 2022
April 16, 2022

I LOVE DIM SUM (點心, 点心, diǎnxīn, dímsām)! I love it so much in fact that over the years I’ve learned to make quite a few of my favorite dim sum dishes, and make them pretty regularly. (A few times a month if I’m being honest.) I love how the simplest of ingredients can turn into something so complex and mouthwatering that people will drive for hours, spending hundreds of dollars for a meal of it! Not only is dim sum delicious, it’s also a wonderful way to bring friends, family and even strangers together in a way that is sadly missing in today’s fast-paced world.

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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

by Trans Chef April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022

When I was growing up there wasn’t really ‘vegan’ or ‘vegetarian’ food in the South. That was only for those “hippies in…

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Asian Inspired Stuffed Napa Cabbage Rolls

by Trans Chef September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021

My family loves Asian food, and one of our favorites is Chinese-inspired egg rolls. Pork, chicken, or shrimp, yes please! More times than I can count, I’d come home and my mom and I would spend a whole night rolling egg rolls. Looking back, we’d end up eating almost as many as we’d roll, but hey, memories right? Hehe!

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Dehydrated Lemon – A Secret Flavor Weapon

by Trans Chef September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021

Growing up, we didn’t eat a lot of fresh lemons in our day-to-day lives. I don’t mean that we never had lemons.…

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      Asian Inspired Braised Pork Trotters

      December 24, 2020

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      Roasted Bell Peppers and Garlic In Olive Oil…

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      Sous Vide Crispy Chicken With Spicy Coconut Sauce

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      Herb And Lemon Stuffed Baked Chicken

      December 27, 2020

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      December 27, 2020

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      Dehydrated Lemon – A Secret Flavor Weapon

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      Fermented Garlic And Ginger With Chilies

      December 23, 2020

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      Chinese Inspired Fermented Garlic With Chilies

      December 20, 2020

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      Dry Coconut Chutney Powder (Kobbari Chutney Pudi)

      May 20, 2022

      Indian Food

      Braised Beef and Butternut Squash Curry – Multi-Cooker

      February 7, 2021

      Indian Food

      Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Vegan Curry

      January 30, 2021

      Indian Food

      Kale Saag Paneer

      December 30, 2020

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      Butternut Squash Soup With Coconut Milk

      December 30, 2020

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      May 6, 2022

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      Dry Coconut Chutney Powder (Kobbari Chutney Pudi)

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      Roasted Bell Peppers and Garlic In Olive Oil…

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      Roasted Bell Peppers and Garlic In Olive Oil…

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      Roasted Bell Peppers and Garlic In Olive Oil…

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