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Frankie Cooks: Filet of Sole, the Musical

FRANKIE COOKS

June 10, 2009


I love music. I love cooking. I've decided to combine my two interests. In this episode, I present to you the first of many Frankie Cooks music videos.

 


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Posted in FOOD on June 10, 2009 9:19am by Frankie Celenza | 7 comments



Frankie Cooks: Veggie Stir Fry

FRANKIE COOKS

May 18, 2009


 

In this episode I show you how to make a wonderful stir fry without adding any goopy sauces. Instead, make your own with nothing other than a few tablespoons of soy sauce.

 

 

Ingredients

(serves 2)

1 Baby Bok Choy

1/2 an onion

a big handful of cilantro: finely chopped stems, whole leaves

shiitake mushrooms, or button, or both (about a carton)

1 yellow pepper, deseeded, or 1 carrot

5 tablespoons of soy sauce

a 2" by 1" by 1" rectangle of ginger, sliced thin

1 clove of garlic sliced thin

1 jalapeño

Asian stir fry noodles or ramen noodles

 

Directions


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Posted in FOOD on May 18, 2009 9:11pm by Frankie Celenza | 5 comments



Frankie cooks: Knife Skills

FRANKIE COOKS

April 29, 2009


 

In this episode I demonstrate to DL (of A Brief Smile) how easy it is to properly use a chef's knife. After mastering the "kung fu grip" and the "Choo choo train rolling technique" DL was able to use his knife blind folded as if he were playing guitar! You too can learn how to properly use your knife, in under three minutes. 

enjoy!

 


Posted in FOOD on April 29, 2009 3:48pm by Frankie Celenza | 7 comments



Frankie cooks: Spring Eggplant Pesto

FRANKIE COOKS

April 22, 2009


 

 

 

In this episode, Frankie combines a few things he learned on his last trip to Italy, and creates a wonderful refreshing spring eggplant pesto pasta. 

 

Instructions for Frankie's Eggplant Pesto:

Broil eggplant, as many or as few as you like, cut in half lengthwise and placed skin side up, as close to the broiler as you can get them. Do not be afraid, there will be smoke, and this is desirable as it adds a smokey taste. Let them cool once cooked sufficiently. . . . .

 


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Posted in FOOD on April 22, 2009 3:59pm by Frankie Celenza | 1 comment



Frankie Cooks: Banana Bread

FRANKIE COOKS

April 20, 2009


 

 

The ladies of YAH seem to think I am incapable of baking, and can only cook. Here, I prove them wrong.  In this episode, I bake Jena's grandmother's banana bread. The recipe is as follows:

 

Grandma's Banana Bread

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter (one stick unsalted)

1 1/2 cup flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup mashed bananas (2 or 3)

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla

 

Mix butter and sugar, add eggs, add dry ingredients to the butter and sugar and blend well, add the bananas, sour cream, vanilla, stir well. Pour into greased 9x5x3 loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.


Posted in FOOD on April 20, 2009 4:53pm by Frankie Celenza | 2 comments