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thickeners = thickening agents = liaisons  Notes: Thickeners add substance and body to sauces, stews, soups, puddings, pie fillings, and other dishes.  Tips: Before you add a thickener to a sauce, skim the fat from the top. Once you've added the thickener, the fat will be harder to remove.Flour is a good thickener for gravies, gumbos, and...

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Chef Michael's Cooking Weights And Measures Guide



 Please be aware that I base my measurements off of what I have in my kitchen. The items that you have may vary from mine but weights and measures should never change. Dry volume ALWAYS differs from a liquid volume. For example, if you are trying to use a measuring cup to measure out fresh basil, one cup of basil (8 ounces) is not th...

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Latest Recipes

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This is my recipe for fall off the bone rips. It is a fairly easy recipe it just takes time to cook.

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Spare Ribs, Barbeque Sauce

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This is my version of Chicken Piccata. it is easy to make and goes great with almost any pasta.

Ingredients:
Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breast halves., Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning Mix, Garlic Minced (Equals approx. 2 tablespoons.), Onions Minced (Approximately size of large egg.), Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, White Wine, Chicken Broth, Artichoke Hearts (14 oz. Can), Butter (Unsalted), Capers (With liquid)

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This is my version of Shrimp Scampi. 

Ingredients:
Shrimp (Medium 41-50 ct), Garlic (Minced), Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Basil (Chopped), White Wine, Butter, Olive Oil, Cornstarch or Flour (Chef's choice)

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I came up with this recipe on the spur of the moment. Needless to say they are delicious.

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White Mushrooms (6-8 per 10 oz. package), Broccoli (With Stems), Feta Cheese, Bread Crumbs (Italian Seasoned), Bacon

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12 August 2020
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In the Kitchen
   The following vacuum sealers are from FoodSaver.com. I only posted their top 3 models of the 12 different models that they produce. This company has been making consumer vacuum sealers for over 20 years. I have owned one for th...
12 April 2018
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CHEF MICHAEL'S CULINARY GUIDE I am frequently asked if there are certain spices that I recommend for different types of food. The following is a list of herbs and spices that are listed by food groups and types – as always feel free to experiment!   ...