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Vegetarian Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Vegetarian Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Have you ever come across a Glutard? Ok, that’s a bit harsh, but there are people out there who can’t have any type of wheat. I’ve tried a few different gluten-free pizza crusts and they’re ok, but not great. My friend Catherine is an excellent Chef, and has forwarded me her wheat-free pizza crust made with cauliflower- give it a try.

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How to Can Fresh Tomatoes

How to Can Fresh Tomatoes I love tomatoes. Every year I plant several varieties of plants in my garden. I really enjoy tending …

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Pizza Sauce Recipe

Pizza sauce is easy to buy at the market, but homemade sauce is far superior. This particular recipe is spicy and sweet. Try making pizza sauce for your next pie; you’ll be amazed at the difference in quality.

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The Five Mother Sauces

The Five Mother Sauces

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Lidia’s, Pittsburgh, PA

On the last day of her visit, my sister (who lives in Boston) suggested that we go to Lidia’s for brunch. Wait, Lidia’s in the Strip has brunch? They do indeed.

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Uses For Leftover Lasagna Noodles

Quick and easy uses for left over lasagna noodles.

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Sauce Questions for the Chef

Recipes and how to make hollandaise, tomato sauce, bechamel sauce veloute sauce, and demi glace sauces. I’m a graduate of The Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, and hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management. I’ve cooked at various hotels, restaurants, and other private establishments during my 20-plus years in the culinary arts.

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Pizzutti’s, Shadyside

Pizutti’s is a family restaurant in Shadyside that serves authentic Italian food.

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Lasagna Recipe

Everyone LOVES lasagna, but often avoid making it because the process is too long and arduous. Well, here’s a quick and easy recipe that will take a short time in the kitchen, and leave you and your family coming back for more!

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The Five Mother Sauces

That’s what my Soups, Stocks, and Sauces Chef said in Culinary School as we filed into his classroom for the first time. He went on to explain that there are five mother sauces, and their importance was immeasurable.

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