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Author Archives: Matt Gagliardi

Summer Vacation Through COOKbooks: Italy

Let COOK take you on a vacation this summer. We’ll be traveling around the world via our extensive cookbook library! Follow the blog each week throughout August as we journey to a new region and explore the cuisine. Each destination will be highlighted with a few cookbooks that we carry representing the area. A recipe will be selected from one of the featured books and will be tested by us at COOK to make sure that you, too, can do it at home. Last week we explored the flavors of Southeast Asia. Then, we tasted the spices of the Middle East. Today we hop on a plane and travel to the birthplace of pizza, pasta and pizzelles – Italy!

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Class Recap: Around The Argentine Table with Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s

Last Friday Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s and Jezabel’s Studio returned to COOK to put on an Argentine family feast. Helping her in the COOK kitchen was her brother Jesus, who said he came all the way from Argentina just for this class! Jezabel joked that she thought her brother travelled to see her, and that was just the start of the jovial family fun. Together the siblings put together a four course feast featuring, among other things, an Argentine staple: choripan, a chorizo sandwich. Learn a thing or two about the cuisine of Argentina, get the details on an end-of-summer party at Jezabel’s Studio, and snag a recipe for Jezabel’s chimichurri!

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Summer Vacation Through COOKbooks: Middle East

Let COOK take you on a vacation this summer. We’ll be traveling around the world via our extensive cookbook library! Follow the blog each week throughout August as we journey to a new region and explore the cuisine. Each destination will be highlighted with a few cookbooks that we carry representing the area. A recipe will be selected from one of the featured books and will be tested by us at COOK to make sure that you, too, can do it at home. Last week we explored the flavors of Southeast Asia. Next up, we travel to the Middle East to experience the diverse cuisine available!

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Summer Vacation Through COOKbooks: Southeast Asia

Let COOK take you on a vacation this summer. We’ll be traveling around the world via our extensive cookbook library! Follow the blog each week throughout August as we journey to a new region and explore the cuisine. Each destination will be highlighted with a few cookbooks that we carry representing the land. A recipe will be selected from one of the featured books and will be tested by us at COOK to make sure that you, too, can do it at home. First up, we travel halfway across the world to Southeast Asia, known for its picturesque beaches, tropical climate and, of course, delicious cuisine!

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You Must Try This For National Mustard Day!

Mustard won’t be playing second fiddle to ketchup this weekend because this Saturday, August 4th is National Mustard Day! While you could celebrate the day by eating some mustard slathered hot dogs or pretzels, why not treat yourself to a dish that is all about the mustard? I reached out to local chef, restaurateur, and beloved COOK instructor Joncarl Lachman to get the Mustard Soup recipe from Noord, his Northern Europe-focused BYOB on East Passyunk Avenue. Check out the recipe below and muster up the courage to try it out in your kitchen!

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Tips & Tricks: July Seafood Edition

July has come to an end, which means summer is flying by! Take advantage of the warm sunny days we have left by cooking up the ocean’s bounty! This tips and tricks post, we will be highlighting the fabulous seafood dishes that were enjoyed at COOK throughout July. Read on for tips on scaling a fish, cooking halibut, saving money at your local fish monger and more!

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Class Recap: A Summer Seafood Feast with Jenn Grosskruger of Ocean Prime

Imagine hearing ocean waves crashing down while you’re lounging on a prime spot on the beach. That’s the feeling Ocean Prime‘s crew gave guests with their summer seafood feast this Thursday night! Executive Chef Jenn Grosskruger put on a four-course meal consisting of oysters, lobster, halibut, more lobster and coconut cake… talk about paradise! Read on to learn more about the delicious dishes that Jenn shared. Plus, get a recipe for a super seasonal cucumber cocktail.

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Shift Drink: Late Night at The Ranstead Room

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet all day, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard day’s work. This time I opted for a late night spot that is, quite literally, off the beaten path.

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COOKbook Corner: Summer Edition

How do you take a quick summer trip without taking a week off? Cook up a meal that will transport you  during the intense summer heat! Here at COOK we have an extensive library of cookbooks, so I searched through them to bring you some summer getaway food! These books will have you seeing visions of ocean waves and smelling the briny sea. Read on for a drink and popsicle recipe that will keep you cool and hydrated during the heatwaves!

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June Tips & Tricks from the COOK Kitchen

Summer is in full swing, and July is days away! I’ve kept an ear out for tips and tricks that could be helpful in the kitchen on these hot summer days. Here are the top five tidbits from the Philly chefs that entertained guests at COOK in June. Enjoy!

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