Hey Foodie Fam,

We’ve got an exciting new episode of "Cooking Like a Pro" ready just in time for Christmas! 🎉 Join our hosts, Christa DeMercurio and Chef Cal, as they dive into celebrating old, and starting new, holiday traditions.

Seacuterie Secrets: Level up your holiday gatherings with an impressive seacuterie board. We’re talking smoked fish, poached shrimp, oysters, and all the trimmings! And if you missed it, check out Episode 015.

Candy-Coated Truth: Uncover the hidden truths about artificial dyes like Red #40, Yellow #5 and #6, and Blue #1, and their potential health impacts.

Prime Cuts & Pro Selections: Chef Cal spills the tea on choosing the best cuts of meat for your holiday feast, from identifying marbling to making sense of different beef grades like Angus, Wagyu, and Prime.

Get creative with your Christmas spread by exploring traditional options like prime ribs and ham, or surprise your family with Italian lasagna and Mexican tamales.

Fun Fact from the Episode: Did you know the “57” in Heinz 57 doesn't refer to the number of ingredients? It's actually based on the founders' lucky numbers! 🍅🍀 A little branding magic for you! Check out this article from the Today Show .

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👩‍🍳 Christa www.mrschef.net

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Get ready to elevate your culinary skills with insights from Chef Cal and his Mrs. Chef, in today's episode of "Cooking Like a Pro." We'll explore everything from the beginning makings of a charcuterie board to the intricacies of seasoning meats.

• Discover the art of building a perfect charcuterie board and tips from
• Master the seasoning and temperature technique for a juicy filet mignon
• Uncover the differences between New Zealand and Australian lamb
• Learn essential tips for selecting and storing meat
• Get creative with winter citrus in salads and innovative uses for kiwi in marinades

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👩‍🍳 Christa www.mrschef.net

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Join Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio as they dive into creative and delicious ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers. This episode offers practical tips to help you make the most out of your holiday feast remnants.

• Transform turkey bones into a rich and savory stock.
• Layer turkey and cranberry sauce on a Hawaiian roll for a tasty sandwich.
• Create soups like loaded potato or turkey rice.
• Make unique dishes like turkey quesadillas and Thanksgiving breakfast burritos.
• Use leftover turkey to make turkey hash with tater tots.
• Discover how to turn your mashed potatoes into pancakes.
• Learn how to prepare homemade turkey pot pies.

🎉 Fun Fact: Did you know Chef Cal once turned leftover pumpkin pies into a warm, velvety pumpkin pie soup!? It was a hit at a restaurant and it's an ingenious way to bring new life to those extra desserts. You can even add a dollop of whipped cream for that extra touch!

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👨‍🍳 Chef Cal www.chefcal.net
👩‍🍳 Christa www.mrschef.net

together at www.culinarilyyours.net
podcast page www.cookinglikeapropodcast.net

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