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Volume 1: Issue 12, June 14, 2004
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>>>>>>>>>>>> Table of Contents <<<<<<<<<<<<
"Have Your Cheese and Eat it Too"
Recipe of the Week:
"Mediterranean-Style Tomato Tart"
Quick Tip:
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>> Welcome from Chef / Owner Kevin Wagner<<
Hi there, sorry I'm a bit late with this issue, but that's a sign
of very busy times. Thanks for your patience, and thanks for
being part of the "family".
Since there's only one of me to go around, I'm backing off
on the regularity of publishing my ezine. I'll put it out as a
periodical for the summer months, as time allows. Also,
you'll probably notice that it's slightly shorter than normal.
Not much, though.... and it still has that same great taste :-)
This will be a cheese edition, with a short article by your's
truly, and a tip or two, of course. Also, I've included a great
recipe for my "Mediterranean-Style Tomato Tart". It's one
of my most popular appetizers... enjoy!
So, without further adieu..
*Warning: Chef Kevin has been known to babble on about topics
that strike a chord, or a nerve, within his spirit. While his views may
be sometimes unique, they are never ill-intentioned, and are
presented solely for the purpose of enlightening his readers and
helping them achieve success in their cooking endeavors. Chef
Kevin claims no responsibility for the content nor the occasional
long-windedness of any of his replies or writings.* :-)
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>>>>>>>>>>>>> Featured Article <<<<<<<<<<<<<
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Have Your Cheese and Eat It, Too!
By Chef Kevin Wagner
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Regardless of all the buzz about low-fat diets, there
is still a way you can have cheese on a regular basis.
I know, I know, there's a lot of fat in most cheeses.
But, the number one thing to keep in mind when
maintaining your weight, or anything else in life,
is that nearly everything is allowed in moderation.
Your "diet", I really detest that word, is no different.
The majority of weight-loss programs focus on the
use of low-fat foods, including cheeses, in their
allowable list of menu items.
This is not a bad thing, and I would never suggest
for you to do otherwise. It's a proven fact that the
normal person consumes much higher quantities of
fats than we need to maintain a healthy weight.
Given that, however, I have still found a way to
incorporate a variety of higher-fat cheeses in my
regular cooking and eating habits.
Here are a few examples:
Blue veined cheeses such as Danish, Gorgonzola,
Stilton, Roquefort, etc. Although they have a fat
content of 50% or higher, they are intensely
flavored, and are excellent sprinkled on salads or
added as a finishing flavor to white sauces.
Grana Padano, or Parmesan as most know it, is
normally 32% butter fat. A little bit goes a long way
on a low-fat pasta, or in a nice bowl of soup such as
Minestrone or Mediterranean-style Vegetable.
Feta cheese has a fat content of 30 - 40 %, and is
well known as a topping for Greek salad. It's also
great added to veggie wraps, pitas, pasta, etc. Be
sure to decrease the amount of salt you put in the
dish you are serving, though, due to the very salty
taste of Feta.
Goat cheese is another cheese with very pronounced
flavor, and a fat content of 45 %. Use the same as
Feta for a great taste difference.
You get the idea....
Experiment with small amounts of these, and other
strong flavored cheeses. Since they are very
pronounced, a little goes a long way, so you won't
add much to your daily fat intake.
And we all need help in that department :-)
Yours in Food & Friendship,
Chef Kevin
Copyright Cooking Solutions 2008
Kevin Wagner is Chef/Owner of
"Cooking Solutions",
providing personal culinary assistance and helpful,
friendly advice. From catering services to cooking
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questions or response to this article.
*Reprint of this article granted with contact information intact*
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>>>>>>>>>>>> Recipe of the Week <<<<<<<<<<<<
"Mediterranean-Style Tomato Tart"
Serves 8
Ingredients:
½ box frozen puff pastry
6 medium sized fresh tomatoes, sliced
½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
2 tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper. On a
floured cool surface, roll out pastry to 1/8 inch thickness.
Place on baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about
8 - 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Flatten with a clean towel.
Place tomatoes in rows on top of pastry. Season with salt
and freshly ground pepper. Top with Feta cheese, basil and
black olives.
Return to the oven, and bake until cheese is melted and
lightly browned.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm, garnished with a nice
Roasted Garlic Olive Oil and a chiffonade of fresh basil.
Makes a great hors d'oeuvres.
You can find this, and many more in our online cookbook here at
www.cooking-solutions.com Just click on "recipes".
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quick Tip <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
"Moldy Cheese... Is It Safe?"
Cheese is one of few foods that can be salvaged if it has a
bit of mold on it. Just because it looks bad, doesn't mean it is.
After all, some of us pay big money for quality, moldy cheese :-)
Since cheese is a solid, and not liquid food, simply cut away
the bit of mold and use the rest.
To keep some cheeses such as Cheddar fresher, spread a thin
layer of butter on the surface. It will retain it's moisture and
flavor much better.
Here's a resource site for more info on World cheeses...
http://www.cheesenet.info
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Yours in Food & Friendship,
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Kevin Wagner is Chef/Owner of Cooking Solutions, catering, teaching, and consulting services located in Bear River, Nova Scotia. Email: ChefKevin@cooking-solutions.com in response to this article or other questions.
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