We Cook! Pumpkin + Ricotta Gnocchi – Walter Potenza

A bowl of golden brown gnocchi with sage leaves.

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: “Looking for a way to transform simple ingredients into something magical? Look no further than the classic combination of pumpkin and ricotta. The pumpkin’s natural sweetness and rich, almost buttery texture provide the perfect foil for the light, milky freshness of the ricotta. Together, they form a versatile…

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We Cook! Valentine’s, the business behind the feast and E-book from Chef to YOU – Walter Potenza

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, “Ask Chef Walter” Friends: The business behind the feast Examining Valentine’s Day exclusively as a sentimental occasion overlooks its substantial economic dimensions. Beneath the surface of romantic symbolism lies a highly coordinated global enterprise involving producers, manufacturers, marketers, and retailers, all of whom convert abstract emotions into marketable commodities.…

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We Cook! Italian Super Bowl Foods – Chef Walter Potenza

Delicious meatball sliders topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs.

by Executive Chef Walter Potenza (special before SuperBowl!) An Italian soccer purist’s guide to surviving (and secretly enjoying) the Big Game: Family chaos, helmet fashion reviews, and enough homemade Italian bites to keep everyone happy. Friends: Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. It’s the one day each year when I, Walter, an Italian-raised soccer purist, and a…

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We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Rosemary-Lemon Statler Chicken, Yukon Golds, Haricot Vert and Dijon Demi

Grilled steak with sauce and vegetables on a white plate.

Rosemary-Lemon Statler Chicken Breast with Confit Thigh, Roasted Yukon Golds, Haricot Vert & Dijon Demi (Serves 4): This comforting dish pairs golden-seared Statler chicken breast with tender confit thigh, roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet pearl onions, and crisp green beans—all finished with a zesty Dijon-lemon demi-glace. Rustic, hearty, and full of flavor. Where to Source:…

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