Beer in the Kitchen
Lately, beer and food pairing has been all the rage in the culinary world. I personally love taking the time to do a good beer/food pairing, because there’s nothing better in the world than combining food and drink. If I’m going to be serving a hot or spicy food, I generally like to serve a […]
Why Grilling is Such a Big Deal
I love grilling, and so does the rest of the United States! Some people often wonder why grilling is such a big deal, especially in this country. Well, you might be surprised to know that lots of different cultures and countries are also big fans of the grilling movement. Grilling is used quite often in […]
Why Everyone Should Have a French Cooking Background
Everyone should have a background in French cooking. Why? For starters, most cooking techniques and various terminologies are derived from French origins. When you have a background in French cooking, you will be able to understand several different aspects of cooking with much more ease. Also, many of the principles associated with French cooking are […]
Why It’s Important For Couples to Cook Together
I’m a huge proponent of couples cooking together. Many of my married or engaged students have separate careers than their other half and have found that cooking is a good way for them to reconnect and catch up in a fun environment. When you cook together as a couple, you are strengthening your bonds and […]
Red Wine, Rosemary and Garlic Marinated Grilled Beef Steak on Skewers
Yield: 4-6 Servings NY Steak or Tenderloin, Cubed 2 pounds Garlic Cloves, mashed 2 cloves Salt 3/4 teaspoon Sweet Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon Red Wine 1 cup Bay leaf 1 leaf Fresh Rosemary and Thyme sprig 1 each Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Method: Cut the beef into 1 inch cubes. Thread onto skewers […]
LA Times: Want To Really Appreciate Your Food? A Higher Price May Do The Trick
Chef Eric’s expert opinion was featured in this LA Times article. Click here to read it.
Kids Camp Success Story: Dara Yu from MasterChef Junior
If you watched MasterChef Junior in the fall, you have seen one of my Kids Camp success stories come to life! The runner-up to winner Alexander Weiss was Dara Yu, who used to be one of my former Kids Camp students. I remember Dara in my classes – she was very enthusiastic, willing to help […]
Judging the C-CAP Finals on June 1st, 2014
On June 1st, 2014, I have the honor of being able to judge the Finals for the C-CAP Competition. C-CAP stands for Careers through Culinary Arts Program and is a program that strives to provide career options for underprivileged youth who have an interest in the culinary industry. In the past, I have donated free […]
Mother's Day Brunch Ideas
Want some ideas for a Mother’s Day Brunch? Check out Chef Eric’s appearance on KTLA with some great brunch recipe ideas! Chef Eric Demonstrates Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes on the KTLA 5 Morning News from Chef Eric Crowley on Vimeo.