http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez Chef Dez RSS Feed http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-07-22_chef_dez_on_cooking__cherries_are_a_jubilee_when_in_season_ Summer is a wonderful time of the year when it comes to the abundance of fresh fruit that is available, and cherries are one of my utmost favorites. I believe that we all have some fond memory from our childhood of eating cherries in the hot summer sun; either raw and fresh by themselves, or in a favorite family dessert. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-07-22_chef_dez_on_cooking__cherries_are_a_jubilee_when_in_season_ 2010-07-22T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-06-10_chef_dez_on_cooking___cooking_with_or_without_adding_water How many recipes have you seen that list water as an ingredient? A pasta sauce recipe, for example, may say to add a cup of water. How much flavor does water have? None. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-06-10_chef_dez_on_cooking___cooking_with_or_without_adding_water 2010-06-10T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-01-21_chef_dez_on_cooking___how_to_choose_the_perfect_wok Wok cooking is obviously very popular for Asian dishes, but it can also be used for a wide variety of recipes. One may wonder what makes a wok different from an ordinary pan, and how do I choose the best one? Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-01-21_chef_dez_on_cooking___how_to_choose_the_perfect_wok 2010-01-21T06:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-06-24-grilling-tips-for-the-summer-bbq-part-3 As the final entry of a three part series on barbequing, this one will focus on grilling non-meat items and basic barbecuing tips. If you missed either... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-06-24-grilling-tips-for-the-summer-bbq-part-3 2009-06-24T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-05-20-chef-dez-on-cooking Mushrooms: not your ordinary plant or vegetableOne of the most unique foods that we consume on a regular basis is mushrooms. Unlike any ordinary vegetable... Wed, 20 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-05-20-chef-dez-on-cooking 2009-05-20T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-04-08-frozen-vegetables-the-powerhouse-convenience-food During every trip to the supermarket we must make choices between the price, health, and convenience aspects of the foods we buy. Most people tend to believe... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-04-08-frozen-vegetables-the-powerhouse-convenience-food 2009-04-08T05:00:00Z http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-03-19-expand-culinary-knowledge-within-your-budget CHEF DEZ ON COOKINGEconomic focus is in the news more than ever these days, and everyone seems like theyre searching for ways to tighten their purse strings... Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-03-19-expand-culinary-knowledge-within-your-budget 2009-03-19T05:00:00Z