Chef Dez
Chef Dez
Chef Dez is a newspaper food columnist published in over 50 communities across Canada and Washington state. He is the author of two cookbooks, a live cooking show performer, and a cooking class instructor at six locations in British Columbia.
His has a bigger than life passion, for both food and people, and his column is the ultimate guide to bringing the culinary world alive in your home.
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Chestnuts: Low in fat, high in fiber
By Chef Dez - Nov 23I can hardly believe that it was only a few years ago that I first tried roasted chestnuts. It was on a cold winter afternoon while strolling ...
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Rice is nice, but quinoa is better
By Chef Dez - Aug 03Thanks to “protein” and “low carb” diets, the awareness of carbohydrate levels is very prevalent in our society. However, starches are making ...
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Using Knives in the Kitchen – Part 3
May 18As the final entry of a three part series on cutting, this column will focus on cutting techniques. If you missed either two of my previous ...
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Using knives in the kitchen – Part 1
By Chef Dez - Mar 09I have always said that one of my favorite things about being a chef is that I get to play with knives. Although this may sound very adventurous ...
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The science of baking pies
By Chef Dez - Dec 15The fondest memory I have from my childhood is one that I hold dear to my heart: Fitted with an over-sized apron and a smile from ear to ear, I ...
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Chef Dez on kitchen gadgets and appliances
By Chef Dez - Nov 17Due to a couple of revelations I have had with my food processor recently, I thought it would be appropriate to focus this column on kitchen ...
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Chef Dez: Turkey and stuffing for Thanksgiving
By Chef Dez - Nov 25The Thanksgiving weekend is now on the horizon. Enjoying the aroma of a turkey roasting in the oven on a cool autumn day revives many warm and ...
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Stir, whisk, beat, or fold what is the best way to mix?
By Chef Dez - Sep 16Whenever I think about mixing techniques, I am reminded of a cartoon that I once saw. It depicted a man saying "The recipe said to fold in one ...
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Chef Dez on cooking
By Chef Dez - May 20Mushrooms: not your ordinary plant or vegetableOne of the most unique foods that we consume on a regular basis is mushrooms. Unlike any ordinary ...
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Expand Culinary Knowledge within Your Budget
By Chef Dez - Mar 19CHEF DEZ ON COOKINGEconomic focus is in the news more than ever these days, and everyone seems like they're searching for ways to tighten their ...
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The quest for ‘fall off the bone’ ribs
By Chef Dez - Nov 16A frequent statement used to describe perfectly cooked ribs (pork or beef) is that they are so tender they “fall off the bone.” The other day ...
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Kitchen gadgets must-haves
By Chef Dez - Jul 27Due to a couple of revelations I have had with my food processor recently, I thought it would be appropriate to focus this column on kitchen ...
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Using Knives in the Kitchen – Part 2
By Chef Dez - May 04As part two of a series of three columns on cutting, this one will focus on cutting boards. If you missed my previous column on knives, please ...
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Make culinary resolutions for 2011
By Chef Dez - Jan 12Ah, the start of a fresh year. What better time is there to make a pact with oneself to start anew? In the position of a culinary instructor, I ...
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Easily add more fruits, veggies to your diet
By Chef Dez - Nov 24The food guide published by the Canadian government recommends that we, as adults, should be eating an average of 7-10 servings of fruits and ...
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How to choose the perfect wok
By Chef Dez - Jan 22Wok cooking is obviously very popular for Asian dishes, but it can also be used for a variety of recipes. One may wonder what makes a wok different...
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Chef Dez on cooking
By Chef Dez - Nov 04Normal 0 0 1 562 3204 26 6 3934 11.1282 0 0 0 Have you ever experienced an incredible meal at a fine dining establishment, which included an ...
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Grilling tips for the summer BBQ - Part 3
By Chef Dez - Jun 24As the final entry of a three part series on barbequing, this one will focus on grilling non-meat items and basic barbecuing tips. If you missed ...
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Frozen vegetables: The powerhouse convenience food
By Chef Dez - Apr 08During every trip to the supermarket we must make choices between the price, health, and convenience aspects of the foods we buy. Most people tend ...
