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How-to Prep Swiss Chard (a Renee’s Kitchen Teaching Video)

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In this video . . . I get a little too excited about the beauty of Swiss Chard.  My authentic “Renee-ness” comes out!

Renee’s Kitchen Training Video-Swiss Chard

If you didn’t watch the video

Than you missed out but . . . I sauté it, add it to soups, stir fry and use the stems for a really nice casserole.

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#1 Soup Secret Revealed

Do you want my secret for a great soup?

I love soup but have never been able to really figure out how to make it the same way they do in my favorite restaurants.  While I worked at Robby’s at the Icehouse in Ann Arbor, maybe 25 years ago?, Chef Dan took me aside and showed me his secrets.  I felt honored.  What I didn’t realize at the time is how much I would love creating soups.   

awesome soup!Making the perfect bowl of soup can be tricky.

But no worries!  I have taken the guess-work out of the perfect bowl of soup.  Today this video shows you exactly how I make a wonderful vegan soup base that reminds me of a great chicken soup.  I named the video “Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup”.

 

 In this video I added caraway seeds, parsley, herbs de Provence and celery seed for the “chicken” flavor.  When I create my India flavors I use a Marsala mix from the specialty store and my tex mex blends for my black bean soup include chili power, dried peppers, adobo seasoning, lime peels to name a few.  

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Looking for more inspiration?

I invite you to check out my YouTube channel where I have several more teaching videos.  Coming up are how to cut and avocado and making the perfect oatmeal.

L.O.V.E.,

Renee

Vegan Red Sauce

Do you remember the commercial for Prince Spaghetti night with the little boy running through a city neighborhood, running up that stairs and sitting down to a big bowl of pasta with red sauce?  (you can find it on my Pinterest Recipe page)  

My house is similar!  My kids love red sauce–they could eat it everyday.  

I love red sauce because with the addition of peppers, onions and mushrooms it makes a very healthy meal.  In this video I show you how to get around the “I don’t like’s”.  

If you found this video helpful let me know!  And Giada if you are reading my blog and want to come and cook with me . . . I’d welcome the opportunity.

Be blessed.

L.O.V.E.,

Renee