Chef in the Kitchen
Holiday Traditions
December brings us an array of holiday celebrations: Hanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years Eve. All these holidays are celebrated nationwide with family gatherings, and of course, plenty of food!
Ethnic Sensations
Eggplant: A Delicious Natural Wonder
During the holiday season we want comfort foods and nothing seems to quell those stress-induced cravings like fried foods and dishes that ooze melting cheese. Eggplant Parmesan, an ancient dish that originated from Sicily, fits this bill. While there are many variations of this signature dish, this authentic recipe focuses on the flavor of the eggplant.
Guest Chef
Guest Chef Rick Moonen
December’s Guest Chef, Rick Moonen, renowned culinary aficionado of all things that come from the sea, promises that his Fennel-Onion Gravlax with Blood Orange Crème Fraiche is well worth the four day process it will take to be a part of your holiday appetizer platter.
Positively Ageless
The Clockstopping Power of Fiber
Most of us know that we need fiber in our diets, but bran cereal isn’t our only option. While it’s recommended that most adults consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, the typical American eats only half this amount or less.
