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Gnocchi Class

by chefbikeski Posted on December 1, 2010

I ran a cooking class last night for a wonderful group of ladies who turned out to cook, laugh, drink wine, and support our local school. Most had not attended a cooking class before, and after we reviewed the recipes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cooking, cooking classes, culinary bike tours, Dough, Flour, Food, Gnocchi, Home, Italian cuisine, Italian Food, Italiaoutdoors, Italy, Potato, Recipe | 3 Comments

The Best Leftover Turkey Soup or How to Use Your Entire Turkey

by chefbikeski Posted on November 28, 2010

This year I purchased a 25 pound organic turkey from my local farm stand for our Thanksgiving feast. As always, my objective is to utilize the ENTIRE bird. This is a very European sentiment that we see all across Italy … Continue reading →

Posted in Soups, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Uncategorized | Tagged Cooking, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, Domestic turkey, Italiaoutdoors, Italy, Leftovers, Mustard (condiment), pate, private bike trips, private ski trips, Slow cooker, Soup, Thanksgiving dinner, Turkey, Turkey fryer | Leave a comment

Braised Turkey with Pears, Chestnuts and Rosemary

by chefbikeski Posted on November 23, 2010

If I had to pick one example of traditional American cuisine, it would probably be a Thanksgiving dinner. Every year, millions search their recipes books, magazines, and the internet looking for a new twist on the classic roast turkey. Or … Continue reading →

Posted in Braising, Fruit, Pears, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Uncategorized | Tagged Black pepper, Braise, Braising, Breast, Cooking, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, Domestic turkey, gluten free, Home, Italiaoutdoors, Italy, Mario Batali, Pears, Poultry, private bike trips, private ski trips, Roasting, Thanksgiving, Turkey | 4 Comments

Easy Crock Pot Stock

by chefbikeski Posted on November 20, 2010

Not a particularly exciting subject, but I thought it would be worth sharing for the upcoming holiday season. Using your own stock can make a huge difference in your gravies, sauces, warm winter soups and risottos. In our cooking classes … Continue reading →

Posted in Soups, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Uncategorized | Tagged Bay leaf, Chicken, cook, Cooking, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, gluten free, Italiaoutdoors, Italy, Julia Child, Meat, Oven, private bike trips, private ski trips, Refrigerator, Slow cooker, Stock (food), Thanksgiving | 1 Comment

Apple Amaretti Tart with Almond Ice Cream

by chefbikeski Posted on November 15, 2010

On our Italiaoutdoor bike trips this summer to the Veneto, we did a really fun cooking event Villa Margherita with our gracious hosts the Dal Corso family. For dessert, we had a wonderful apple creation in which we cored an … Continue reading →

Posted in Apples, Dessert, Ice Cream, Tarts and Pies, Uncategorized | Tagged almond, amaretti, Butter, Cooking, culinary bike tours, culinary bike trips, Flour, ice cream, Italian Food, Italiaoutdoors, Italy, Northern Italy, Pastry, private bike trips, private ski trips, Puff pastry, Tart, Val di Non, Veneto | 2 Comments

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Category Archives: Uncategorized

Gnocchi Class

The Best Leftover Turkey Soup or How to Use Your Entire Turkey

Braised Turkey with Pears, Chestnuts and Rosemary

Easy Crock Pot Stock

Apple Amaretti Tart with Almond Ice Cream

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