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Sharing from Odysseus Bogioglou ---wonderful Greek Chef and Food Stylist 1)Garnishing – Garnish has to be something you eat and not there just to decorate. 2) Po sitioning – There is talk of a virtual clock where meat is at 2 o’clock, starch at 10 and veggies at 6. 3) Less is more is one of the rules. A big plate with a relatively small portion puts the food more in focus. 4) Plates – White or off-white plates make the food stand out more too. 5) Color – There has to be a certain color match. 6) Focus – The main part of the dish, usually the meat should be put most in focus for example a little elevated. 7) Plating - Food has to be simply plated so the person eating should be able to eat without having to go through an intricate design to be able to eat. 8) Setting the Stage – The dish has a face and the part in focus (usually the prettiest) should be towards the person eating, I think we can safely say the "eater" in this case is the camera. 9) Sketch

Cheese doodles: you know, those bright or ange crunchy fake cheese things? The ones that dye your fingers a fluorescent color you can see from the moon? How about a gluten free cheese doodle! Honestly, they are delicious and fun. Although they do not resemble the bright orange balls we see at the store; these are better for you, taste amazing, and could be served at a cocktail party with an aioli dipping sauce. So, if you are sick of the weather and crazy schedules - how about a little zany fun….whip up some doodles! Goat Cheese Doodle Makes 4-5 dozen 1 cup/250ml water 1 Tablespoon/14g butter 1 Tablespoon/15ml olive oil 1 Tablespoon/15ml red chili flakes 1 cup/125g All Purpose gluten free baking mix flour 1/2 teaspoon/2ml xanthan gum 1/2 Tablespoon/7ml garlic powder 1 teaspoon/5ml salt 1 teaspoon/5ml pepper 2 large eggs beaten 2 Tablespoons/30ml fresh rosemary 1 cup/120g goat cheese 3 egg whites, beaten into stiff peaks Preheat oven to 400F/200C/Gas

If you want to indulge, but don't want those nasty day glow orange things that make you mouth, fingers and EVERYTHING the  same colour. Try this classic and easy to make recipe for French Cheese Puffs or Gougeres. Here is the recipe adapted from Mastering the Art of French Cooking. You can make them more orange by using Mimolette Cheese. The Photo of the gougères is by famed cookery author David Lebowitz. Makes about 2½ dozen small gougères Ingredients 1 cup/250ml water 6 tablespoons/86g butter 1 teaspoon/5ml salt 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml pepper pinch nutmeg ¾ cup/94g flour 4 eggs 1 to 1½ cup/111-167g grated Gruyère cheese (Gruyère is a cream-colored Swiss-type cheese, but you can use any semi-hard cheese you like) 1 egg + 1 teaspoon/15ml water for egg wash optional: additional grated cheese or chopped fresh herbs for topping DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425F/218C/Gas7 In a heavy saucepan, bring water to a boil with butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg and boil until

Adapted from Jennifer Paterson Makes 8-10 Pie Crust 1 1/3 cup/167 grams all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon/2ml salt 1/2 cup/118ml vegetable (crisco) shortening 3-6 tablespoons/45-90ml iced water 2 ounces/60g bittersweet chocolate, melted 1/2 cup/121g cream cheese, room temperature 1 tablespoon/15ml heavy cream 3 teaspoons sugar 1 cap vanilla extract fresh berries apricot or strawberry jam, melted Line muffin tins with pastry. Prick with a fork to prevent puffing. Bake at 375F/190C/Gas5 for 10 minutes. When cool brush (paint) insides with melted chocolate. Let cool to harden (about 10 minutes). Whip together the cream cheese, heavy cream sugar and extract. Fill tartlet cases with cream cheese mixture. Top with pieces of fruit. Brush with melted jam. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) 561-285-7466 www.yadachef.com south florida catering and personal chefs

This is one of thos e “kitchen miracles”. You will wonder why you ever used eggs as a binder. Serves 4-6 1 1/2 lbs/675g ground turkey 1 onion minced, or 2 teaspoon/10ml dry onion 1 cup/225ml crisped rice crumbs 1/2 teaspoon/2ml garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon/2ml dry thyme 1/2 teaspoon/2ml Italian seasonings 1/4 teaspoon/1ml salt 8 turns on pepper mill 1 tablespoon/15ml Worcestershire Sauce 1 heaping tablespoon/15ml minced fresh parsley 2-3 tablespoons/30-45ml stock or water Preheat oven to 375F/190C/GasMark5 Combine turkey with all ingredients except water. Add water and mix well. Using your hands form mixture into 2 inch/5cm balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned. For spaghetti and meatballs place the baked meatballs in a pot of simmering marinara. Cook covered for another 20-30 minutes for extra flavour. Basil Pesto 2 cups/450ml fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon/2ml salt 1/4 teaspoon/1ml black pepper pinch crushed red pe

Chimichurri sauce  is a simple concoction of fresh herbs and garlic - a cross between a sauce and a condiment. Traditionally, chimichurri is served with grilled meats as part of the Argentinian  asado  (or barbecue), and it is absolutely delicious with grilled steaks and grilled chorizo sausage.  There are other uses for this distinctive garlicky sauce, however.  It makes a fantastic marinade for chicken, pork, or vegetables.  It can be easily converted into a salad dressing with the addition of oil and vinegar. It makes a nice dip, and is excellent drizzled over cheese. The possibilities are endless. Chimichurri Sauce Recipe 1 cup (firmly packed) fresh continental parsley leaves ½ cup olive oil/125ml ⅓ cup lemon juice/80ml ¼ cup cilantro (substitute with flat leaf parsley) 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ tsp/2ml chili flakes ½ tsp/2ml dried Italian spice mix salt to taste Instructions: Add all the above ingredients into a blender or food processor and let t

Most people think that tandoori is a recipe. A tandoor is a large clay pot in which a hot fire is built. Marinated meats are lowered into the pot on long metal skewers and cooked. Normally meat is first marinated in yogurt.  Please do not let the chicken sit in the yogurt for more and a couple of hours. It becomes wooly. Serves: 4 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup/60ml plain rice or coconut yogurt 2 tablespoons/30ml cup olive oil 3tablespoon tomato paste ⅓ cup/79ml Tandoori Spice Mix 1 head of garlic, minced 1 cup/250ml chicken broth 1tablespoon/15ml sugar 1teaspoon/5ml salt Tandoori Spice Mix 1 ½ tablespoon/22ml ground ginger 1 ½ tablespoon/22ml  ground coriander ½ tablespoon/7ml ground cumin ½ teaspoon/2ml paprika ½ teaspoon/2ml  black pepper 1 teaspoon/5ml salt ¾ teaspoon/4ml turmeric ¾ teaspoon/4ml ground nutmeg ¾ teaspoon/4ml ground cloves ¾ teaspoon/4ml ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 450F/232C/GasMark 9 Sprea

Ingredients Crust: 1 1/3 cups/119.8g graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons/43g unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons/30ml  sugar Cooking spray Filling: 2 cups/303g sliced strawberries 2 tablespoons/30ml balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup/48g sugar 2 tablespoons/30ml water 2 teaspoons/10ml cornstarch 1 tablespoon/15ml fresh lemon juice 6 cups/909g small strawberries Topping: 3 tablespoons/45ml graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon/15ml chopped hazelnuts or almonds 1 1/2 teaspoons/7ml sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons/7ml unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup/125ml frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 350F/180C/Gas Mark 4 Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl, tossing with a fork until moist. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes; cool on a wire rack. To prepare the filling, combine strawberry slices and vinegar in a medium nonstick skillet. Place the berry mixture over medium-hi

What are the therapeutic benefits of ginger? Below are examples of some scientific studies on ginger and its current or potential uses in medical treatment. Inf lammation of the colon A study carried out at the University of Michigan Medical School found that Ginger Root Supplement administered to volunteer participants reduced inflammation markers in the colon within a month. The study was published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. Experts say that inflammation of the colon is a precursor to colon cancer. Co-researcher Suzanna M. Zick, N.D., M.P.H., explained that by reducing inflammation in the colon a person reduces their risk of developing colon cancer. Zick said "We need to apply the same rigor to the sorts of questions about the effect of ginger root that we apply to other clinical trial research. Interest in this is only going to increase as people look for ways to prevent cancer that are nontoxic, and improve their quality of life in a cost-effect

Ingredients CAKE 170g semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 113g unsalted butter 149g granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 teaspoons espresso powder, optional 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional 3 large eggs 43g unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch-process preferred GLAZE 170g semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 113g heavy cream Instructions Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8" round cake pan; cut a piece of parchment to fit, grease it, and lay it in the bottom of the pan.  See "tips," below. To make the cake: Put the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and heat until the butter is melted and the chips are soft. Stir until the chips melt, reheating briefly if necessary. You can also do this over a burner set at very low heat. Transfer the melted chocolate/butter to a mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar, salt, espresso powder, and vanilla. Espresso enhances chocolate's flavor much as vanilla does; u