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Cookware Buying Guide

I frequently get asked questions about cookware. Most people are confused when it comes to purchasing pots and pans because there are so many varieties. Here are a few things to consider when buying a set for your home kitchen.

Tagged all clad, calphalon, cooking, cookware, cookware buying guides, cookware sets, pots and pans

Bravo Franco, Pittsburgh, PA

The show started out well, but quickly became a bit overwhelming and repetitive- a sensory overload to say the least. When the lights came on, and the intermission bell chimed, we decided to skip the second act (along with many other folks) and have an early dinner. We chose Bravo Franco, located at 613 Penn Avenue, because of its close proximity to the theater.

Tagged appetizers, bacon, Benedum, Bravo Franco, Bravo Franco Restaurant, chef, chef chuck kerber, cooking, Cultural District Pittsburgh, dinner, dinner ideas, dinner recipes, fresh fish, Italian food, pasta, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dining, Pittsburgh restaurant reviews, vegetarian

Lobster Risotto with White Wine and Veggies

Lobster Risotto with White Wine and Veggies – Cooks and Eats

Tagged chef, cooking, Dining, dinner, dinner recipes, Food, lobster, lobster recipe, lobster recipes, lobster risotto, risotto, risotto recipes, seafood, seafood recipes

Risotto with Butternut Squash

I came up with this dish a few weeks ago for a beer tasting we were having at the club. This particular risotto recipe is deliciously rich, and may be served as an appetizer, or main dish.

Tagged arborio rice, butternut squash, chef, cooking, dinner, dinner ideas, dinner recipes, fall recipes, Food, mascarpone, mascarpone cheese, recipes, rice, rice recipes, risotto, risotto recipes, squash

Apple Crisp

This is a 3-layered fall dessert that is perfect for this time of the year!

Tagged apple, Apple Crisp, apple crumble, apple dessert, apple desserts, apple festival, apple festivals, apple topping, apples, chef, cinnamon, cooking, crust, crust recipes, crust techniques, dessert recipes, desserts, fall, fall desserts, pastries, pastry

Breakfast Grits

Breakfast grits are delicious.

Tagged appetizers, bacon, baking, breakfast grits, breakfast recipes, chef, chefs, cooking, eating, egg recipes, eggs, fresh herbs, gardening, grit recipes, grits, herb uses, herbs, knives, lunch, Pittsburgh restaurant reviews, vegetarian

Istanbul Sofra, Pittsburgh, PA

Many different restaurants have occupied the space at 7600 Forbes Avenue in Regent Square. One of the busiest intersections in Pittsburgh, it would …

Tagged chef, cooking, cuisine, dessert, desserts, Dining, dining recommendations, dinner ideas, eating out, eating Pittsburgh, Food, grape leaves, Istanbul, Istanbul Sofra, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dining, Pittsburgh restaurant, pittsburgh restaurants, recipe, Restaurant Reviews, seafood, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes

Clarified Butter

There are a few secrets that chefs don’t share with the general public- tools they use in commercial kitchens to make their jobs …

Tagged bacon, butter, clarified butter, clarified butter recipe, clarified butter recipes, cooking, dairy, kitchens, making clarified butter, milk, milk solids

Tiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu Recipe Tiramisu is a light, creamy Italian dessert. There are many layers of flavors within, including brewed coffee, mascarpone cheese, and …

Tagged baking, chef, chefs, cooking, dessert recipe, dessert recipes, desserts, Italian, Italian dessert, Italian desserts, italian recipes, mascarpone, mascarpone cheese, summer desserts, tiramisu, Tiramisu Recipe, tiramisu recipes, whipped cream

Guacamole Recipe

I’ve recently been spending some time in the kitchen perfecting my guacamole recipe- give this a try and let me know how it works for you!

Tagged appetizers, avocado, avocado recipes, avocados, bacon, chef, chef chuck kerber, cooking, Dining, dip recipe, dip recipes, easy guacamole, easy guacamole recipes, guacamole recipe, guacamole recipes, Pittsburgh, pittsburgh dining, restaurant review, vegetarian recipes, was guacamole recipe

Chef Chuck Kerber, a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, has over 20 years of cooking experience at various hotels, restaurants and other private establishments. Selected as one of Pittsburgh's 50 finest in 2012

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