Dare To Cook, Seasonal Italian Cuisine: Summer [Blu-ray]

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SALADS, BARBEQUE, GRANOLA & YOGURT SORBET: Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad; Watermelon Salad w/ Feta & Mint; Wedge Salad w/ Pancetta, Tomato & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette; Procuitto Wrapped Scallops on Rosemary Skewers; Lamb Burger w/ Mint Yogurt, Feta & Grilled Skewer Condiments; Turkey Burger w/ Provolone, Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic Mayo; Grilled Pork Chop w/ Nectarines & Basalmic Honey Glaze; Grilled Trout w/ Radicchio Slaw & Salmoriglio Sauce; Grilled Chicken w/ Rosemary Garlic Marinade & Grilled Vegetables; Fusilli w/ Grilled Vegetables & Fresh Mozzarella; Infused Vodka & Cocktails; Nectarines & Blueberries with Granola, Yogurt Sorbet. Executive Chef Tom Small's culinary expertise has been acquired at some of the finest restaurants in California. Chef Small grew up in Southern California, where he received his inspiration for cooking from his mom. Tom has a diverse culinary background including education, development and journalism in addition to his management in the kitchen. He teaches a number of cooking classes and writes frequent culinary articles. He has a passion for local and seasonal products as well as a firm foundation in technique and classical cuisine. He enjoys food that is based on essential principles of Italian cooking: Simple treatment of food, seasonal & local ingredients and presentation that is clean and natural to the eye. Tom takes great pleasure in showing you not only how to prepare Seasonal Italian Cuisine, but also demonstrates proper knife handling techniques, how to select the best ingredients, and all the little tricks, tips & techniques he's learned working in restaurants. REVIEW: THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW - all are enthusiastically recommended for cooks of all skill and experience levels. REVIEW: LIBRARY JOURNAL - Small is a serious, straightforward, and knowledgeable professional and a splendid teacher. This series is highly recommended.