I have had a passion for cooking ever since I was a small boy living in Pittsburgh PA. As the son of an International business consultant I had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe and beyond, and was exposed to different cultures at an early age. My Greek heritage has left me with a strong appreciation for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines and my travels throughout the … Read more
I have had a passion for cooking ever since I was a small boy living in Pittsburgh PA. As the son of an International business consultant I had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe and beyond, and was exposed to different cultures at an early age. My Greek heritage has left me with a strong appreciation for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines and my travels throughout the world have left me with the knowledge and creativity of an International chef.
I have been preparing meals for my customers as well as friends and family as a father, a caterer, a personal chef, and a restaurant owner during my years in Australia, Greece, Cyprus, and the US. I enjoy producing the traditional American dishes that I grew up with as well as ethnic dishes from around the world. One of my favourite things however, is to use all of the knowledge and expertise that I have accumulated to create my own mouth-watering dishes.
My culinary training has been ongoing for the past twenty years, within the many venues that I have worked throughout the world, and I am currently continuing my education at the Art Institute of Colorado
Reviews
New Reviewer Rank: 10,372 (Learn More) - Total Helpful Votes: 465 of 539
Not great not bad, but most importantly it is better than anything I have found so far on the subject. Putting together some ideas for catering a fun kids party has been quite challenging for me and this book gave me ideas. This was the most important aspect of this book and if you actually read it and not only look at the pictures you may find this to be true for you as well. For the price it is definately worth it.
I am not a recovering drug addict or alcoholic, a rehab industry professional or anybody who would know if this was true or fiction and I bought the book and read it from cover to cover in a matter of days. After reading the book I picked up my friend Leonard and realized that much of what he had written in his first book was false. My sympathy for this man and his supposed ordeal quickly changed to disgust! Don't buy this book and put another penny into this mans pocket!
Serving an amuse bouche at the start of any dinner is in style but even if it wasn't it's a wonderful way to kick off any dinner party. The purpose is, yes, to kick off the dinner but also with one or two bites to create anticipaton for what is to follow. It is meant to awake the senses and to impress and if you like a way for the cook to show off his skills and imagination.
In most of the recipes Rick gives ideas that accomplish the above and then some. An impressive amuse bouche may often be difficult to prepare and often more expensive than your first course. It is however a way to introduce some expensive ingredients into your dinner menu without breaking the bank. As far… Read more
