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. http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-07-22_chef_dez_on_cooking__cherries_are_a_jubilee_when_in_season_ 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. http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-06-10_chef_dez_on_cooking___cooking_with_or_without_adding_water 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? http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2010-01-21_chef_dez_on_cooking___how_to_choose_the_perfect_wok 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... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-06-24-grilling-tips-for-the-summer-bbq-part-3 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... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-05-20-chef-dez-on-cooking 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... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-04-08-frozen-vegetables-the-powerhouse-convenience-food 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... http://edmondsbeacon.com/columns/chef-dez/article.exm/2009-03-19-expand-culinary-knowledge-within-your-budget