I look forward to trying this recipe. I love squash and many different ways of cooking it. I have a great Zucchini soup recipe that my daughter (who is gluten...
I agree. Cooking and eating make life worth while and sharing recipes and cooking tips make new friends. I'm glad you decided to start your club and am proud...
Some Like It Hot<br><br>This was a cool month for hot stuff. <br><br>I met a local husband and wife, Danny and Anita, that produce their own relishes and ...
What Do You Eat?<br><br>A reply to an email question from Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia<br><br>I primarily have a vegetarian diet. Not for any specific ...
Frostings and Icings<br><br>What is the difference between frosting and icing? Laura Lee- South Carolina<br><br>Laura...excellent question. You stumped cheffy....
Ganache<br><br>My favorite topping for cakes and desserts is Ganache. I like to flavor my ganache with white chocolate, brandy or Yukon Jack. Little for me, ...
TURKEY<br><br>Turkey Tips<br>When buying turkeys under 12 lbs., allow 3/4-1lb. per serving. When buying turkeys 12 lbs. and over, allow 1/2 to 3/4 lb. per ...
Escoffier<br><br>One of my clients asked me a question the other day that I thought I would discuss.<br><br>The general gist of her question was " you hardly ...
Your Craving Is My Command<br><br>I have received a few emails regarding "Your Craving...". The basis is simple. I interview prospective clients and find out...
Roast Garlic<br>Preheat oven to 400. Cut off the tips of a large head of garlic, making sure to expose all the ends of the cloves. Top with balsamic vinegar ...
chefmike's Basil Bread<br><br>In agreement with my mentor, Chef Roy, I, too, am a saucier, not a pastry chef. To try to make amends for giving away one of his...
Spinach Artichoke Dip<br><br>Once again, nice try...<br>I will not give up my recipe, but I will give you a simple one that is pretty good. For Jill and Bob...
Lasagna Roll Ups<br><br>Cook your lasagna, lightly oil and allow to cool.<br><br>Roast Garlic<br>Preheat oven to 400. Cut off the tips of a large head of ...
Courge de Italie<br> "Squash (gourde) of Italy"<br><br>I made this dish for Sonny and Valerie's wedding and it was pretty awesome. I am not a big squash eater,...
Welcome<br><br>Finally, I am publishing my vegetarian issue. People often turn their nose up at vegetarian food, thinking that it has to be bland or tasteless....
Pamela from Manchester, Michigan asked me to support my claims about the FDA regulations on labeling that I discussed in the last newsletter.<br><br>Good ...
I have been looking for a hard roll recipe like the breads served throughout Europe, that stay fresh all day even though they are left out all day.<br><br>I...
Amish Yeast Rolls<br><br>This recipe was sent to me from Carol, St Joseph, Mo.<br><br>6 c flour for bread- additional 1c for kneading<br>2 packages of ...
What is yeast and how does it work?<br><br>Maybe you guys need to ask me a harder question...jeez...<br><br>Yeast is a chlorophyll-free, one celled plant...
Chef's Library<br><br>Although the market is flooded with zillions of cookbooks there are three that I rely on when I have questions. I prefer to invent my own...
Your Craving Is My Command<br>The Wild and Wacky World of chefmike<br>Michael E. Hayes<br>Rt 2 Box 395<br>Appomattox, Virginia 24522<br><br>I am a 39-year-old,...
Hardrolls for all dem der' Yankees<br><br>Hardrolls is kind of an obsession around here. My community is filled with a lot of transplanted Yankees,(myself ...
Kidz and chefmike<br><br>I want to talk about a couple of chefmike's young culinarians. One of my best friends son, Alex, and my niece, Abigail. Both of which ...
The posts that are here are excerpts from my newsletters. If you want to get the newsletters send an email to me at wwwchefmike@... and I will be more ...
Pumpkin Bread<br><br>I wanted to come up with a yeast risen Pumpkin Bread for me to sell at the Christmas in the Country weekend, and for us to have at my ...
Math Class Part II<br><br>Since Susan started the math class, I figured I would continue since the cold weather is among us, (well, most of us anyway). I...
Breads and Baking<br><br>MATH CLASS!!!!!!!!<br><br>I would like to substitute cocoa for chocolate in a recipe, is there a formula for figuring this out? ...