I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

meganNbobby Posted: Sep 17, 2003 11:28 AM

I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

I also do a little catering on the side if anyone needs a caterer or knows someone who needs a caterer for a small event or dinner party just let me know

Latina511 Posted: Sep 17, 2003 11:49 AM

Re: I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

What school did you go to?

meganNbobby Posted: Sep 17, 2003 12:27 PM

Re: I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

NYIT - Old Westbury

jannshari Posted: Sep 17, 2003 12:45 PM

Re: I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

Can you come cook for me every night?

That's it...that's my only question for now.

LImom Posted: Sep 17, 2003 01:44 PM

Re: I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

Megan, you are indeed a good friend to have!!!

May I ask, what is your favorite easy dinner to make, no pasta please? I would love to know what the pros make when they don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.

What-Now Posted: Sep 17, 2003 02:09 PM

Re: I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

Good Question! I would like to know too!

Kate Posted: Sep 19, 2003 11:40 AM

Re: I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

Hi Megan!

I have a question for you....

Why do I keep over cooking my brocolli? When I cook fresh brocolli I put the florets/spears in approx. a 1/2 inch of water and boil covered.

It keeps coming out really soft and olive green!!!

I want to make my brocolli like they do in great steakhouses. Just the right amount of crispness and bright GREEN!

Sassyz75 Posted: Sep 19, 2003 01:01 PM

Re: I used to be a professional chef – went to school for it, feel free to ask me any questions

Kate-

I'll answer....

First- bring your water to a boil first.

Then prepare an ice bath in your sink- a bowl of very cold water with ice cubes in it.

I would boil the broccoli for about 1-2 minutes.. don't cover- fully submerged... keep checking with a fork.

Once fork tender, plunge broccoli in the ice bath to stop it from cooking!