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APP-Y Hour With Martha Stewart and Better Homes and Gardens

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App-y Hour with Martha Stewart Living in the Culinary Classroom!
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Did you know that Martha Stewart Living Magazine (#MarthaFood) and Better Homes and Gardens (#BHGFood) are one and the same?
I had the honor of hosting a wonderful night with this great organization as they gathered for a Cooking and Mixology Event – or an “App-y Hour” .
The night started with a great cocktail from Martha Stewart Living Magazine (@MarthaStewart). This Silver Tequila Martini was a nice departure from the classic using Tequila in place of Vodka. I chose El Jimador (eljimador.com) because an authentic tequila must be distilled from 100% Blue Agave. Be sure to use clear tequila like this one for mixing and save your aged tequila for sipping neat!
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Then we started on some of their recipes – it was a gastronomic delight!   We made two entrees, one from each magazine. The Sweet Hot Coriander Chicken was from Better Homes and Gardens. My guests really enjoyed the quick and easy way this chicken dish goes from a 15-minute marinade, that includes Sriracha and spices, to a 10 minute sauté. A quick deglaze with orange juice- with oranges from my father’s tree- and your dinner is served.
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Dessert was a Strawberry S’mores Cobbler from Better Homes and Gardens. We crushed graham crackers and placed a layer of them into small ramekins. Fresh strawberries were cut up and lightly cooked in a pot with orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and cornstarch. Once it thickened, the mixture was spooned over the graham crackers. We topped everything with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. A quick 10-minute bake and we were done!
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These recipes are all really delicious and are perfect for your summer get together!  Just tell them Martha AND Chef Eric taught you how!  And when you post your photos, don’t forget to tag us in them and use the below hashtags:
#CHEFERICSCULINARYCLASSROOM #MARTHAFOOD #BHGFOOD
Twitter & Instagram: @MARTHASTEWART
Twitter & Instagram: @BETTERHOMESANDGARDENS
Chef Eric’s Instagram: @chefericsculinaryclassroom
Chef Eric’s Twitter: @chefericcrowley
Below please find the menu for the evening and a download of the recipes as well for your cooking pleasure. 
Chef Eric Crowley Welcomes
Martha Stewart Living and  Better Homes and Gardens
APP-y HOUR
 
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Silver-Tequila Martini – (MSL Dec/Jan 2015, p. 136)
Bourbon Manhattan
Sweet Potatoes and Buttermilk Dipping Sauce
Cauliflower Gratin
Tangerine Sticky Ribs
Sweet Hot Coriander Chicken – (BHG July 2015, p.100)
Bread Pudding
Strawberry S’mores Cobbler (BHG July 2015, p.80)
DOWNLOAD THE RECIPES HERE!
https://culinaryclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Culinary-Classroom_MSLBHG-Menu.pdf

Healthy Summer Recipes – ClumsyGourmet.com

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My Healthy Summer Recipes were featured on ClumsyGourmet.com. I’ve noticed that healthy food is labeled as tasteless and boring. Don’t believe it, I’m here to set the record straight! Eating well doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste or flavor. Healthy can always be delicious. These recipes are mouthwatering and good for you!
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Featured Recipes Include:

Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai Noodles

Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille

These delightful recipes can be found on ClumsyGourmet.com – Full Article HERE

Are you looking to learn healthier ways to cook? My Healthy Cooking Class is not only delicious but fun. Cooking healthy has never been more accessible or enticing. Take the class with your friends or family and learn together!

Healthy Cooking Class

Monday, 8/17/15 from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Go HERE for information and to register

Are you looking for a more in-depth lesson in all things healthy? My Healthy Cooking Series is a wonderful way to do just that! This 4 week series will transform you into a healthy-cooking pro. Eating healthier is much easier when you know how to cook healthier. I created this cooking series to share techniques and insight for creating healthy recipes that are tasty and use unique ingredients for extra flavor and fun!

Healthy Cooking Series – 4 Weeks

Thursdays, 9/10/15 – 10/1/15  from  7:00pm-9:30pm

Go HERE for information and to register

KCAL 9 News Cooking Demo by Chef Eric – Banana-Rum Crepe Recipe

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On Thursday, December 12, 2013, I was lucky enough to be a part of the Kcal 9 News at noon.  While I was there, I prepared and got to share one of my tasty desserts: banana-rum crepes with chocolate drizzle.
Sandra Mitchell the anchor for the news at noon was gracious enough to assist me in making the crepes. For all the ladies out there, I was able to extinguish the fire that almost broke out!
For those of  you who missed it, here’s a link to me in action.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/12/12/wow-you-guests-this-holiday-with-dishes-from-chef-eric-jacques-crowley/
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Stocks-A Foundation in the Kitchen

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During the second week of the Master Chef Program, I explain why Stocks are so important in any kitchen, Professionally or at home.
My students will start by preparing their Mirepoix-learning what it is and even discovering that almost every cuisine has a variation of it.
Cooking the stock properly is vital.  Here students learn the difference between a simmer and a boil and why a stock should never be boiled.  In future weeks, we will make more stock and turn that liquid into sauces, soups and more.
Towards the end of tonight’s class, I will take a small amount of stock and fill two cups.  One cup will be seasoned with Salt, the other will remain unseasoned.  Every student will taste each one as a way to illustrate how Salt works to improve flavor.  By encouraging them to taste, then season and taste again-I hope to instill the practice of getting my students to taste their cooking as they proceed with a recipe.
I hope to see YOU here sometime soon!  I have lots of Recreational Cooking Classes and Baking Classes this Summer – My Cake Decorating Class is Sat, 6/22 @9am – you get to take  HOME your Cake!  I have a great Grilling Favorites class coming up Sat, 6/29 @2:30pm – a really nice Father’s Day Gift! and my Couples and Date Night Cooking Classes – always a blast and Romantic, too – Sat 6/29 @7pm, Sat, 7/13 @7pm and many more over the next couple of months.  Come and check it out!  Chef Eric Crowley www.culinaryclassroom
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