Chef Eric Has Mushrooms On His Mind
When I heard that September is National Mushroom Month I started to think about all of the different kinds of mushrooms now available at the market. Shitake, Cremini, Enoki, Hen of the Woods, Black...
View ArticleChef Eric Recipe: Mushroom Crisp With Roasted Vegetables
Vegetarian – Serves 4 as a first course Crisp 1 sheet puff pastry Heat oven to 350° Roll puff pastry into a 9″ x 9″ square and place on a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Poke holes with a...
View ArticleSorry, Vegans And Vegetarians – Here Are 12 Food Lies
You’re eating…gulp…what? If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan, I have some bad news that’s about to make you feel betrayed by the food world. And probably grossed out and angry. What you think is OK to...
View ArticleChef Eric’s Original Beer Recipe: Left Coast Cocktail
To celebrate “Drink Beer Day” on September 28th, or for a refreshing cocktail any time, try Chef’s new creation – serves 4. Ingredients 6 sprigs of tarragon, reserve 4 for garnish 1 lemon sliced...
View Article17 Delicious Foods For Healthy Skin
Rejuvenation, from the inside out. You can invest an awful lot of money in skin care products and cosmetic procedures. But, since you have to eat anyway, why not just spend your money on natural foods...
View ArticleToday Is National Drink Beer Day: 9 Reasons To Celebrate
Why beer is so great. To mark National Drink Beer Day, Huffington Post has rounded up all the reasons why people should appreciate this amazing beverage. Beer has many uses you may have never heard of...
View ArticleChef Eric Explores Black Rice – A Super Food
I love rice and there are so many kinds to try! I recently was reading about black rice (it’s gluten free) and learned that it is considered a super food, similar to blueberries and kale. Did you know...
View Article8 Reasons You’re Struggling With Weight Loss
Only YOU have the power to reach your goal. You are unhappy with your weight and want to lose a few pounds. We’ve all been there and came up with the same excuses: Work gets in the way, family...
View ArticleChef Eric Recipe: Forbidden Rice With Jamaican Jerk Chicken
As promised in his blog about Black Rice, here’s a tasty recipe from celebrity Chef Eric LeVine. Serves 4 Jerk Chicken Ingredients 2 lbs chicken tenderloins 4 fresh scallions, white and light green...
View ArticleChef Eric’s Fall Flavors: Squash
It’s October and I’ve started to think about the flavors of the Fall and my friends say they are ready to turn the oven back on now that the dog days of summer are over. One of my favorite Fall foods...
View ArticleChef Eric Recipe: Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash (Vegan)
Serves 4 Here’s the recipe follow-up Chef’s blog on the Fall flavors of squash that ran on Pazoo.com earlier this week: Ingredients Butternut Squash 2 butternut squash, split in half lengthwise and...
View ArticleCheat Death: Cut Your Risk Of A Fatal Heart Attack
Eat right and include an ounce of Omega-3 each day A Dutch study has shown that eating an ounce of fish a day cuts the chances of a fatal heart attack in half. If you have already suffered a heart...
View ArticleChef Eric’s Ravioli Revolution
Join me at the 10/18 NYC Wine and Food Festival – see ticket link below. The Ravioli Revolution is beginning! The people have spoken and have demanded ravioli that is full of flavor and full of...
View ArticleChef Eric Recipe: Spicy Shrimp Sauce For Pasta
Top off Chef’s recent blog “Ravioli Revolution” with this appropriately fiery sauce recipe (serves 4). Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp shallots, minced ½ tsp chipotle paste...
View ArticleChef Eric: The Rise Of Ravioli And The Flavors Of Fall
What a crazy week it’s been! I was honored to be a part of the Family Reach fundraiser with Ming Tsai on Saturday and then we launched our new ravioli company at the New York City Wine & Food Fest...
View ArticleChef Eric Recipe: Roasted Apple Crisp With Shaved Chocolate
Earlier in the week on Pazoo.com, Chef saluted the flavors of fall. Here’s one you can experience with your family. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1/2 cup crushed amaretti cookies 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2...
View ArticleHow Healthy Is Chicken Noodle Soup?
Good for the soul. And more! There’s nothing like a bowl of nice, hot chicken noodle soup on a raw and chilly autumn day, or when you’re suffering with a cold or flu. The steamy broth helps relieve...
View ArticleChef Eric’s Potato Love
So, I think you all know I have had pasta on the brain for the past few months! I’m so fired up about the launch of my artisan ravioli brand, Chef Eric’s Ravioli, it’s just about all I’ve thought...
View ArticleChef Eric Recipe: Potato Cannoli W/ Porcini Dust & Red Onion Marmalade
Here’s the follow-up to Chef’s recent blog on his love for potatoes. Vegetarian & Gluten Free (makes 20 pieces) Potato Cannoli Ingredients 2 large Idaho potatoes 1 cup whole milk 8 tbsp butter...
View ArticleAlternative Medicine: What To Know Before You Use It
Consider the pros and cons. Medical scientists around the world have developed different approaches to treating many of the same conditions and illnesses. Care has been divided into two branches:...
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