AWG Private Chefs BlogHome / Blog / Tips, Tricks & Techniques Search Search Search Clear Post Category Select contentSelect CategoryRecipes (49)Tips, Tricks & Techniques (41)Easy Effortless Entertaining (5)News Updates & Events (5) RecipesChef's Top 4 Winter Wine and Food PairingsJanuary 18, 2020When the cold and wet weather arrives here in "Sunny California" it's time to talk about Winter Wine and Food Pairings! Winter is a time for putting away the shorts and flip flops, and breaking out your "winter clothes", throwing on your footie jammies, turning up the thermostat a bit,...Tips, Tricks & TechniquesTop 4 Secret Ingredients in a Master Chef's PantryJanuary 14, 2020Being a private chef, part of my job is to travel all over the world to cook for people at their homes, offices, vacation villas, or aboard private jets and yachts. With all this travel, I get to peer "behind the cabinet doors" in a wide variety of kitchens. An...News Updates & EventsA Master Chef's Look At Food Trends for 2020December 15, 2019As we say good bye to yet another decade and look forward to 2020, we've asked AWG Private Chefs Certified Master Chef Sean Andrade what he thinks might be the next big trends in food for 2020 as we jump forward into "the new roaring 20's". So what are the...RecipesSpicy Korean Chicken Recipe: Easy to PrepareNovember 19, 2019Easy to Prepare Spicy Korean Chicken Recipe This mouthwatering combination of sweet rice wine, deliciously hot and spicy Korean Gochujang, farm fresh free range chicken, and organic fresh ginger just can't be beat. This recipe for Spicy Korean Chicken is simple and quick to make, and perfect for something casual...RecipesQuick and Easy Organic Cranberry Salsa RecipeNovember 16, 2019Now that the holiday season is upon us all. It's time to start thinking about utilizing some of this season's prime ingredients. Cranberries! AWG Private Chefs Certified Master Chef Sean Andrade's super quick and easy to prepare recipe for organic cranberry salsa is a great addition to any menu. This...Easy Effortless Entertaining, Tips, Tricks & Techniques10 Tips For Hosting a Budget Friendly Holiday PartyNovember 13, 2019Let's be honest, who doesn't love a fun, festive, holiday party full of great food, cheer, and smiles from your guests. We all do, but we don't need to bust our budgets and overspend to create something fun and memorable. Here are some of our tips on how to be...RecipesBest Maple Mascarpone Whipped Cream RecipeNovember 12, 2019I was thinking about a recipe for whipped cream frosting for some of my favorite cakes. For years, I always thought of mascarpone as nothing more than an ingredient used in our decadent Tiramisu. However, being the curious insomniac chef that I am, and always wanting to bump things up...Easy Effortless Entertaining, Tips, Tricks & TechniquesHow to Chill Wine In A HurryNovember 10, 2019There's nothing more daunting than the last few minutes prior to your guest arrival. Running around the house making sure everything looks "perfect". The lighting, decor, mood, the food, and the sheer terror of ... OH MY GOSH, I FORGOT TO CHILL THE WINE! and your guests will be here... 123…1011Next
RecipesChef's Top 4 Winter Wine and Food PairingsJanuary 18, 2020When the cold and wet weather arrives here in "Sunny California" it's time to talk about Winter Wine and Food Pairings! Winter is a time for putting away the shorts and flip flops, and breaking out your "winter clothes", throwing on your footie jammies, turning up the thermostat a bit,...
Tips, Tricks & TechniquesTop 4 Secret Ingredients in a Master Chef's PantryJanuary 14, 2020Being a private chef, part of my job is to travel all over the world to cook for people at their homes, offices, vacation villas, or aboard private jets and yachts. With all this travel, I get to peer "behind the cabinet doors" in a wide variety of kitchens. An...
News Updates & EventsA Master Chef's Look At Food Trends for 2020December 15, 2019As we say good bye to yet another decade and look forward to 2020, we've asked AWG Private Chefs Certified Master Chef Sean Andrade what he thinks might be the next big trends in food for 2020 as we jump forward into "the new roaring 20's". So what are the...
RecipesSpicy Korean Chicken Recipe: Easy to PrepareNovember 19, 2019Easy to Prepare Spicy Korean Chicken Recipe This mouthwatering combination of sweet rice wine, deliciously hot and spicy Korean Gochujang, farm fresh free range chicken, and organic fresh ginger just can't be beat. This recipe for Spicy Korean Chicken is simple and quick to make, and perfect for something casual...
RecipesQuick and Easy Organic Cranberry Salsa RecipeNovember 16, 2019Now that the holiday season is upon us all. It's time to start thinking about utilizing some of this season's prime ingredients. Cranberries! AWG Private Chefs Certified Master Chef Sean Andrade's super quick and easy to prepare recipe for organic cranberry salsa is a great addition to any menu. This...
Easy Effortless Entertaining, Tips, Tricks & Techniques10 Tips For Hosting a Budget Friendly Holiday PartyNovember 13, 2019Let's be honest, who doesn't love a fun, festive, holiday party full of great food, cheer, and smiles from your guests. We all do, but we don't need to bust our budgets and overspend to create something fun and memorable. Here are some of our tips on how to be...
RecipesBest Maple Mascarpone Whipped Cream RecipeNovember 12, 2019I was thinking about a recipe for whipped cream frosting for some of my favorite cakes. For years, I always thought of mascarpone as nothing more than an ingredient used in our decadent Tiramisu. However, being the curious insomniac chef that I am, and always wanting to bump things up...
Easy Effortless Entertaining, Tips, Tricks & TechniquesHow to Chill Wine In A HurryNovember 10, 2019There's nothing more daunting than the last few minutes prior to your guest arrival. Running around the house making sure everything looks "perfect". The lighting, decor, mood, the food, and the sheer terror of ... OH MY GOSH, I FORGOT TO CHILL THE WINE! and your guests will be here...
