The Chef's Essentials

01/01/2015

May 2015 greet you with days as fragrant as roses, as colorful as rainbow, as bright as sunshine and as happy and cheerful as a lark, wishing you all a very Happy New Year from, The Chef's Essentials

12/31/2014

Easy Idea:

Get your rolls ready. You want rolls that aren’t cut all the way through, they should be connected one side so that they will cradle the ingredients. I usually buy rolls that are already cut like this, or rolls that aren’t cut at all and I cut them myself.
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This oven-baked meatball sandwich recipe is a perfect easy dinner idea for busy days. Also great for large groups, game day, or as an on-the-go meal.

12/30/2014

Crock Pot Mac & Cheese ~ Easy, Creamy, Deliciousness!

Spray Crock Pot with non-stick cooking spray. Boil the macaroni in water for six minutes, drain. You don't want to overcook this!
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12/30/2014

Now you have more reasons to eat fruits!

12/29/2014

3 easy service activities for families with young children

Looking to raise empathetic, generous kids? It all starts at home. Serving as a family is a fantastic tool to teach your kids to identify needs around them and give of themselves. However, if you have young children, some common service activities simply aren't going to work.
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Think you can't serve your community with a couple kids in tow? Think again! Here are three service ideas the entire family will enjoy.

12/29/2014

: 100 Greatest Tips (of all time!)

Food Network Magazine asked top chefs across America for their best advice. And here is what we got!
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/chefs/articles/100-greatest-cooking-tips-of-all-time.html?soc=sharingpinterest&oc=linkback

12/28/2014

You're going to love this!

25+ New Year’s Eve Food Ideas
Is anyone else a New Year’s Eve lover like I am? I just love it-for two reasons-the games and the food. I just love the finger foods, appetizers and desserts. They make me happy. So I thought I would do a round up of some great New Year’s Eve Food Ideas for you!
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Here's a roundup of New Year's Eve food ideas-from appetizers and dips to yummy desserts.

12/27/2014

The Chefs Essentials Professional Silicone Baking Mat with Fiberglass Mesh Interior-Half Sheet-Flexible Nonstick Baking Solution for cookie sheet or baking pan in the Oven Microwave and Freezer

Superior Nonstick Support: When grease burns into a confusing mess on your baking sheet, we've got you covered. Sticky pastries, meats, and candies effortlessly slide onto your plate.
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> Tired of Leaving a Sticking-Hot Mess All Over Your Bakeware? Made with silicone atop reinforced fiberglass, our heat-resistant silicone oven mat...

12/26/2014

Leftover Christmas turkey recipes - 23 Recipes

Turkey Bánh mì
Use up leftovers from your Christmas spread such as turkey, pâté and red cabbage in this vibrant Vietnamese sandwich
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It's a big bird, so make sure you have plans for the remnants! Waste not, want not with our economical meals for post-Christmas turkey leftovers.

12/25/2014

Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

If the original Christmas tree cupcakes didn’t have you hooked, consider this quick and easy alternative starring edible cupcake toppers made with pretzels, candy melts and your choice of sprinkles.
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12/25/2014

Under the Christmas tree,
With many dreams in the eyes,
The gifts and the fun,
Feeling a little wise,
That is the fun of Christmas,
With family and friends,
Stay blessed,
Merry Christmas

12/24/2014

The Chef's Essentials family, with all our love wishes you a Merry Christmas and warm regards for the holidays
Eat! Love! Laugh!