Posts Tagged ‘chef walters cooking school’
Ask Chef Walter: Pasta with Tuna Sauces – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Tested recipes for two of summer’s best and most versatile sauces. Friends: Pasta and tuna make a perfect pair—whether you’re using fresh tuna for a gourmet touch or canned tuna for a quick pantry meal. These two recipes showcase the versatility of tuna in pasta dishes, offering something…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Your Guide to Caring for Fresh Herbs – Chef Walter Potenza
Whether growing common varieties or experimenting with unique herbs, proper care ensures they stay vibrant and ready to enhance your meals. Friends: Lucille K. from Cape Romain, South Carolina, asked about “preserving fresh herbs”, and I hope this will help. As the planting season approaches, many gardeners and home cooks look forward to growing and using…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Cheese myths in the American table – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image Attribution via Edward Howell Unveiling the myths and exploring the health benefits and detriments of cheese I imagine you love cheese as much as I do. In that case, you know that it has been integral to human culinary culture for centuries, offering various flavors, textures, and aromas.…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Beef Tallow, forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, executive chef The forgotten super-fat reclaiming its place in modern kitchens. Beef Tallow Sweet Potato French Fries, above Friends: In an era where processed vegetable oils dominate supermarket shelves, an ancient culinary staple is making a surprising comeback—beef tallow. Once a cornerstone of traditional cooking, this rich, golden fat…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Cooking oils tutorial – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image, top, attribution via Ashwini Whether drizzling olive oil over a fresh salad, frying with avocado oil, or baking with coconut oil, the right oil can transform a meal into a memorable experience. Friends: Flavors and knowledge reader and supporter Margareth C. from Joplin, Missouri, inquired about cooking oils…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Corned Beef Celebration – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Image attribution via Love Ireland Friends: Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrated this week every year on March 17th, is a fun and festive holiday that pays homage to Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick. While the holiday is rooted in Irish history and religious tradition, it has become a worldwide…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: How to make Zeppole – Chef Walter Potenza
{Images are proprietary courtesy of Scialo Bakery, Federal Hill, Providence} HOW TO MAKE ZEPPOLE Friends: The Feast of Saint Joseph, held on March 19th yearly, is very near and dear to Italian culture and tradition. “La Festa di San Giuseppe” honors Saint Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary and adoptive father of Jesus, as patron saint of…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: March-ing in season – Walter Potenza
Ask Chef Walter – MARCH-ING IN SEASON by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Incorporating these vegetables into your diet celebrates the season and supports a healthy lifestyle. Let’s make the most of March’s bounty! Also, a great recipe to try. Friends: Along with International Women’s Day, a call for parity and celebration of women’s achievements, and Women’s…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Tastemaker – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo, top: Emil Fioravanti, (first left) sister Norma Giordano, Parents Joseph and Ida Fioravanti, 1977 – Chef Walter This is the remarkable story of Emil A. Fioravanti, a visionary whose passion, mentorship, and dedication transformed and inspired generations within the Rhode Island culinary scene. Friends: In this new edition…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Humble lentils, powerful health – Chef Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Humble lentils, powerful health. Friends: ACW reader Nicole F. from Corydon, Indiana, inquired about red and yellow lentils. Here we go, Nicole. I am including a good recipe to try. Hopefully, it will help! Lentils are a staple in our pantries. They are versatile, nutritional, and can offer a base…
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