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Category Archives: FOOD & RECIPES

   

The COVID Chef

My love of food and enjoyment of cooking comes honestly. My father was a professional chef in 1950s-1980s and he was the forerunner of Food Network chefs with his own TV cooking show, even with his Polish accent.

Recipes
The recipes are inspired by Chef John. All the posted ones have been tried and tested and likely would have been endorsed by my dad,

Try the recipes and send your feedback and any suggestions to zippyonego@gmail.com

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  • CLEANING: Cleaning with vinegar
  • RECIPES: 15 minute creamy TOMATO SOUP
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  • RECIPES: Apple Pecan Crumble…everybody’ll love this dessert
  • RECIPES: Jamie Lee Curtis’ Favourite BUNDT Cake…very easy recipe w tasty results
  • RECIPES: Chicken Stock vs Chicken Broth
  • Szpin’s PASTA FACTORY
  • SECRET COOKING TECHNIQUES OF GREAT CHEFS
  • RED and YELLOW POTATO HASH
  • Hey buds, how about some grilled spuds !
  • TOMATO BUTTER
  • Think buying a rotisserie chicken is a cheap dinner?
  • ONIONS – Sweetin’ em up !
  • Fish in Crazy Water….deeelicious !
  • Baked potato pyramids
  • A super salsa to add to your pantry !
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