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Puddingwiches

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

My mom often made this frozen treat during the summer—the concepts of a sandwich, pudding, and peanut butter ‘n’ chocolate create perfect harmony. Puddingwiches are your sweet escape to beat the mid-week doldrums. Seriously—you HAVE to try this recipe!

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More Than Gourmet’s Thai Chicken Soup with Rice

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

A friend of mine recommended these folks to me (he's a rockin' Chef) so I gave them a ring and they sent me a plethora of products to play with in the kitchen.  You know how much we love soup...and they do some really good soup!  We've decided to go with their Thai Chicken and Rice this week-- the aromas of lemon grass, ginger, cilantro, and fragrant jasmine rice will fill your kitchen.  Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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Spotlight: A Competitor's Journey with Julie Fiedler

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

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In this special Spotlight video feature, we follow Into the Soup contributor Julie Fiedler to the American Culinary Federation Western Regional Student Chef of the Year Competition. If you want to see what true culinary competitions are all about, check out this great 10min video. This is one of our best. Click the screen to start.


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Snickerdoodle Muffins

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

Did your mom ever tell you “No cookies for breakfast!!”? Snickerdoodle cookies are one of my all-time favorites—they have just the right touch of ‘sugar and spice and everything nice.’ This recipe reinvents the cookie in muffin form and will let you cheat on the ‘no cookies for breakfast’ rule. Sorry Mom!

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Chef Dre Lane's Tuscan White Bean and Sage Soup with PancettaO

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

Executive Chef Dre Lane of iPic Theaters gave us this soup recipe.  I liken it to Navy Beans and Ham with some serious style!  We had a great time chatting with Chef Dre and, even more wonderful than his sense of humor and his food, is his big, pearly white smile.  Great guy!!

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Lamb and Quince Tagine

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

This is the second in our series of ROCK STAR recipes that will be prepared for Sunset's Savor the Central Coast’s Main Event. Chef Julie Simon of Thomas Hill Organics plans to create food for the soul with fresh, organic lamb and other ingredients that highlight the Central Coast. Give this recipe a whirl if you can’t make it to the Main Event to watch Chef Julie in action!

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Individual Nectarine Tarts

by emily, 1 year ago

Everyone wants to be the ‘hostess with the most-est’. This recipe definitely fits that bill and takes it a step further… Picture yourself--Queen of Tarts… Take advantage of nectarines at the peak of the season (I know I will!). Note: no tea parties, deck of cards, rabbits or mad hatters required!

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Profiteroles with Homemade Chocolate Sauce

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

Classic French pastry meets ice cream and warm chocolate sauce??!! Sign me up! This is a great make ahead recipe (see notes) to knock the socks off your family and friends. Note: it is your duty as the chef to taste test…

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Chef Kevin Fryburger’s Steak, Tomatillo and Chipotle Chili Chowder

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

When I first spoke with Chef Kevin Fryburger (Fry) he told me this soup was a Paso Roblesy Meat Soup - which I thought was really charming.  Come to find out, he created this Steak, Tomatillo, Chili Chowder just for into the Soup.  Now, that's REALLY charming.  I'm so looking forward to meeting this accomplished Chef and tasting some of his meat soup.  I LOVE MY JOB!!!!

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Easy Chicken Fried Rice

by Heidi Lee, 1 year ago

Another winner recipe from Heidi... “Asian Cuisine is all about being ready to go! Have all of your ingredients lined up in the order in which they are going in the Wok.  The secret is in the preparation - stir frying goes quick!!”

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