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I’m Jeff, an analytics professional for 30+ years and an avid cook. I am passionate about bringing these two interests together hence the hashtag: #DataDrivenChef.
Slow Cooker Mango Chicken Curry
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Curry is international. It belongs to so many regions: India for sure, Southeast Asia, Caribbean Islands, British pubs… and, frankly, appreciated everywhere.
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Stage Plank Cookies » Recipe » Zous Chef
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A Southern snack with a significant back history. As early as 1901 Stage Plank Cookies are mentioned in New Orleans cookbooks, referring to their being a street food going back to the 18th century.
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Spaghetti Cucuzza » Recipe » Zous Chef
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There is a bit you need to know about Cucuzza squash. Let’s start with it is a gourd, not a squash. It is from Southern Italy. There is a song about Cucuzza. Lastly, it is great with pasta.
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Market Vegetable Stock » Zous Chef
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No critic goes to the theater to write about the foil. But I prefer my stocks to be a foil -- a background to other flavors. But the foil can make the play (or in this case the recipe).
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Mustard Roasted Cauliflower » Recipe » Zous Chef
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The shocking secret to good food. Start with good ingredients, and treat them simply with great technique. That is all you need.
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Escargot In Puff Pastry
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Of course, escargot is a bit showy, even pretentious. And, of course, puff pastry is a bit showy, even pretentious. Well, that is the point—it is the holiday season. But this is easy! Enjoy!
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Barramundi Fillets with Mango » Recipe » Zous Chef
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Barramundi Fillets with Mango -- the fillets are prepared with a lovely lemon butter sauce and served with one of two mango options.
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Mango Lime Salsa » Recipe » Zous Chef
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Salsa excels when the ingredients meld together. I have solved the puzzle for Mango Lime Salsa, mine zings. My biggest secret? Sweet onions.
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Weeknight French Cassoulet » Recipe » Zous Chef
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Acquiring the ingredients for a cassoulet can be a project itself. Not to mention the time for cooking. Hence I have developed a Weeknight French Cassoulet.
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Mango Curd » Recipe » Zous Chef
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One adapts quickly to Christmas in Australia. It is Mango season and mango curd is about as easy and versatile a use of mangos as possible.
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Sweet Potato Grits Spoonbread » Recipe » Zous Chef
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Southern ingredients assembled with a bit of flare. That is how I think of Sweet Potato Grits Spoonbread recipe. There are several secrets to this dish: good grits, cheese, and a cast iron skillet.
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Texas Bbq Sauce » Recipe » Zous Chef
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Beef Brisket is what comes to mind first when thinking of Texas Barbecue. Beef, not pork. Brisket is exactly what this Texas BBQ sauce is intended for.
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Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
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Have you ever had Homemade Butterscotch Sauce? If you haven’t had it made from scratch with real Scotch Whisky, you are missing something. It is an amazingly simple and clever way to impress guests.
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French Lemon Tart (tarte Au Citron) » Recipe » Zous Chef
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This dish, like many great French dishes, is really based on a few simple ingredients. The quality of ingredients is important. But beyond that, I realize the difference between good and great.
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Chambord Chocolate Mousse » Recipe » Zous Chef
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“Why address this almost perfect recipe?” First, substituting the Chambord for the orange liqueur she calls for is a plus. Second, to apply the analytics principle of greater specificity.
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Cheese Scones » Recipe » Zous Chef
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I have made these Cheddar Cheese Scones for several years to accompany my take on the traditional strawberries and cream or peaches and cream, I am Southern after all along with the Wimbledon finals.
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Ground Pork Ravioli » Recipe » Zous Chef
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Hand-made ravioli is a treat. However, for the lactose intolerant, it can be a problem. This Ground Pork ravioli uses Parmigiano Reggiano -- tasty and perfect for everyone.
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