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Mind of a (Former) Chef

Thoughts and musings of a former chef navigating the post-kitchen world.

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Bread

  • H.C.T.P. #4: Fresh Flour Tortillas

  • H.C.T.P. #3: He Who Spelt It, Dealt It

  • H.C.T.P. #2: Gotta Focaccia Them All

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    Breakfast

  • The Grey Sky Buster: Hamburger Hash

  • Hipster-Certified Avocado Toast

  • I Can’t Think of a Shakshuka Pun!

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    Easy Weeknight Dinners

  • You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto

  • A Soup For All Seasons

  • The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

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    One Pot Meals

  • A Soup For All Seasons

  • The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

  • Want Something Nice? Chicken and Rice

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    Pasta and Noodles

  • You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto

  • The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

  • Straight Out The Freezer: Shrimp Scampi

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    Salads

  • Strawberry (and Tomato) Fields Forever

  • My First Dish: Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad

  • Niçoise Salad: A Dish Made for Summer

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    Sandwiches

  • I Need A Hero: The Italian-Style Deli Sandwich

  • God Damn! It’s the Croque-Madame

  • Sauces

  • You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto

  • Lazy Cooks Unite! It’s Time For Weekday Sauce!

  • Side Dishes

  • The Comeback Kid: An Inspiring Look at the Jacket Potato

  • Snacks and Appetizers

  • What The Devil Happened To My Eggs?

  • Soup

  • A Soup For All Seasons

  • Member #2 of the Cold Soup Group: Meet Vichyssoise

  • Keeping It Cool With Summer Tomato Gazpacho

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    Techniques

  • You Can’t Be Depressedo When You Make Your Own Pesto

  • A Soup For All Seasons

  • The Most Misunderstood Dish of All: Risotto

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