Food and Wine Journeys of a Lifetime - Hosted by Master Chef Erik Blauberg
Culinary Passports is about food and wine journeys of a lifetime. It's about traveling to different parts of the world and to experience food, culture and great wine! I've always loved travel, and as being a chef I was always inspired by ingredients and that's basically what drove my cooking. For me to go to the lands where the product was actually produced is a great experience in itself. A … [Read more...]
What's Hot for the Fall and Winter? Heartier Fare for the Cooler Weather Eating and cooking with the freshest food is the fulfillment of any chef worth his or her weight. And whether you are a master chef or a busy mom cooking for four, you want your meal to be delicious and nutritious. Fresh foods mean better taste, better nutrients, and of course a better meal. … [Read more...]
I believe education is a major part of traveling. Every place you visit teaches something new that stays with you throughout your life. For me, my culinary education is two-fold. Part one, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY. Part two, all of my combined culinary travels. I hold the CIA in the absolute highest regard. It is the place to train as a chef, and I am honored … [Read more...]
8 Tips on Knife sharpening By Master Chef Erik Blauberg Tip #1 It’s so important to always keep your knives sharp. Your knives will cut well, and you will spend less time when you are using them. Tip #2 A Sharp knife is safer than a dull one. When using a dull knife you have to apply extra pressure to make a cut - it’s easy to lose control, causing you to slip with the possibility of cutting … [Read more...]
Introduction: Let us start with the basics, there are many tools you can use when you are in the kitchen, the first you should grab is your knife. Forget about all the fancy gadgets, if you were stranded on an island and had to survive with only one thing, believe me it’s a knife. Now I know that your kitchen is far from a deserted island but I wanted to make the point how important it is to … [Read more...]
Lighter Fare for the Warmer Weather Asparagus is great during spring and summer - good for cold soups, asparagus terrine or simply serve chilled with vinaigrette. Cook green asparagus for approximately 3 1/2 minutes in boiling water. Cook white asparagus longer, approximately 6 1/2 minutes. Lobsters are best this time of year. Cook 1 1/4 lb lobsters for 5 1/2 minutes - for larger lobsters, … [Read more...]
Smart cooking and shopping Cooking is an important part of the day. Not only does it provide a meal for you and your loved ones, but also it’s a time to get creative and time to enjoy your passion for food. Of course, as a chef it’s something that I relish and enjoy. Finding the freshest ingredients and making something for others to enjoy, it’s the joie de vivre! But unless you have … [Read more...]
Master Chef Erik Blauberg Erik Blauberg "It is so important that all chefs take the dietary needs of their customers seriously. Vegan dishes have been in demand a long time, and no longer will a plate of vegetables do. All diners should expect to have a dish as exciting as all the other items on the menu." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erik Blauberg's fascination with food began … [Read more...]
Ingredients 32 chicken wings 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup onions (minced) 2 tbs ginger (grated-fine) 1/2 tsp garlic (minced) 6 tbs scallions (sliced-fine) 2 tbs rice vinegar 4 tbs sesame oil 1 tbs serrano chilies (minced) 6 tbs red bell peppers (minced) kosher salt (to taste) tabasco sauce (to taste) white pepper (to taste) 4 tbs parsley (chopped) 2 cups sour cream dipping sauce (see recipe … [Read more...]
turkey burgers roast turkey and goat cheese quesadillas, avocado salad turkey stir-fry Turkey Burgers Ingredients 2 cups turkey meat (cooked and diced) salt and fresh ground pepper 1 cup mushrooms (diced) 4 tbs shallots 4 tbs tomatoes diced (seeds removed) 4 tbs chives (finely sliced) 1 cup fresh bread crumbs (soft) 4 tsp shallots (minced) 4 tsp fresh thyme (minced) 3 eggs … [Read more...]
