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The site is complete, however I did run into an issue the frontend submission of new recipes.  I am currently working with the software developer to fix the issue. It should be resolved by  Monday, February 26. Please, if anyone finds anything else that is not working properly let me know as soon as possible so that I can address it....

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Cutlery Buyers Guide


Paring Knife
Bread Knife
Santoku Knife
Slicing/Carving Knife
Boning Knife
Meat Cleaver
Vegetable Cleaver
Nakiri Knife
Honesuki Knife
Steak Knife
Tomato Knife
Kitchen Shears
Honing Steel

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Among the most versatile knives, this is the knife you'll use daily for chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing.

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Smaller than a chef's knife but larger than a paring knife, this versatile knife excels at everyday tasks, from cutting sandwiches to slicing meat.

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Proper Knife Skills

Knife Skills: Cutting Techniques - YouTube ELLICSR Wellness Chef Geremy Capone shows two basic cutting techniques that will help make cooking preparation safer and easier. For these cutting techniques... https://youtu.be/NlnOsnr94qM ​

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Cutlery Buying Guide















​Whether you're slicing an apple or boning a chicken, the right knife for the task at hand makes life easier (and safer) in the kitchen. I recommend that a complete knife collection include the following items. Use: Among the most versatile knives, this is the knife you'll use daily for chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing. Use: Smaller than ...

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Sorry

Sorry to see that you changed your mind about making a donation.

I do however totally understand, sometimes people cannot afford to help monetarily.

Have a get day and happy cooking. 

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Sorry

Sorry to see that you changed your mind about making a donation.

I do however totally understand, sometimes people cannot afford to help monetarily.

Have a get day and happy cooking. 

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Thank You

Thank you for your donation. Your support is very much appreciated.

Have a wonderful day and happy cooking.

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Thank You

Thank you for your donation. Your support is very much appreciated.

Have a wonderful day and happy cooking.

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Website completed!

The website is completed. I am working on posting new recipes now. If anyone finds anything that is not working properly please let me know as soon as possible so that I can fix it. 

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Donate

Hello,

Many of you are probably wondering why I am requesting donations. I figured that I would explain myself here. I am asking for donations for 2 things.

  1. I need assistance with paying for the domain and hosting of this site.
  2. Any donations that might happen to be left over at the end of the month will be transferred to a separate account to go towards a restaurant or catering business.

You read that correctly. My restaurant or catering business, I plan on trying to get things off the ground by 2020. The pension for my day job as a Doorman will be vested by Nov. 2019 and I plan on trying to open my get my business going by no later than fall of 2020.

If I open a restaurant, I already know what I plan on calling it. The concept will be no menu to read from. I will have a set price per person. The set price will include all appetizers, your choice of entrée, and dessert. For those that are curious, I am dedicating the restaurant to my grandmother. It will be called "Pina’s Italian Bistro".

If I decide on catering, I plan on starting out only in Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island. I may expand further, later on, however, I feel those are the best areas to start out with.

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Latest Recipes

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This is my recipe for fall off the bone rips. It is a fairly easy recipe it just takes time to cook.

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Spare Ribs, Barbeque Sauce

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This is my version of Chicken Piccata. it is easy to make and goes great with almost any pasta.

Ingredients:
Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breast halves., Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning Mix, Garlic Minced (Equals approx. 2 tablespoons.), Onions Minced (Approximately size of large egg.), Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, White Wine, Chicken Broth, Artichoke Hearts (14 oz. Can), Butter (Unsalted), Capers (With liquid)

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This is my version of Shrimp Scampi. 

Ingredients:
Shrimp (Medium 41-50 ct), Garlic (Minced), Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Basil (Chopped), White Wine, Butter, Olive Oil, Cornstarch or Flour (Chef's choice)

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I came up with this recipe on the spur of the moment. Needless to say they are delicious.

Ingredients:
White Mushrooms (6-8 per 10 oz. package), Broccoli (With Stems), Feta Cheese, Bread Crumbs (Italian Seasoned), Bacon

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