Declassified: The Halloween Ninja

Halloween ninja- A person who has the necessary skills and experience but lacks the knowledge or ability to execute tasks properly. The term Halloween ninja is a reference to a child who dresses up as a ninja for Halloween but lacks the actual training and skills of a real ninja.

Declassified: Attention to detail

I strongly believe that in order to have a strong team and a strong operation, you need to set the standards and understand the rules of the game. You should care about everything, even the tiniest details.

Creamy tomato soup

Using just simple ingredients can transform into a simple but versatile dish in your arsenal. The best part of this soup is that you can make this in bulk and freeze it in a container. It can last for 3 months. Talk about efficient meal planning.

Declassified: An overlooked step when developing a team

During my time as a cook I had ups and downs throughout my career, and they seemed to have no rhythm or reason why. I worked in many restaurants and establishments from a sole proprietorship restaurant to a large corporation. From a small group of 4 cooks to a team of 40+. In some places,…

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Sautéed onions and peppers with pork

Cooking the meat first helps make it more juicy while locking in all the seasonings. Don’t worry about the fond on the pan’s bottom because we’re using that to cook the vegetables. All the flavor is in that one pan so take advantage of it. 

Creativity vs technique

There’s an old Japanese saying, “Master one big skill and you can master 1000 little skills”. The same goes for cooking if you know the basics, the process, and the fundamentals, you can do a lot of little tasks. When it comes to technique, there’s a wide range of stuff that is essential for everyday…

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Cheesy folded omelet

Unlike all recipes here which are generally easier to make, this is one of the more challenging ones to produce. It all takes practice