Cooking Like a Pro

By: Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio
  • Summary

  • Hey Food Fans!

    We're Chef and Mrs Chef, a husband and wife duo, bringing you the basic kitchen SKILLS and unveiling *top chef SECRETS* for cooking like a PRO! Whether you're looking to impress your family and friends or simply enjoy your time in the kitchen, transform your dinner routine into a culinary adventure with tips, tricks and tasty insights.

    Make food so good, you want to stick a fork in it!

    Culinarily Yours, ❤️
    Chef Cal & Christa DeMercurio

    © 2024 Cooking Like a Pro
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Episodes
  • Pluots, Better Ways to Fry, Roasted Chicken Flavor, Food Fads
    Sep 17 2024

    Join Chef Cal and Christa as they dive into a variety of culinary topics, focusing on flavor enhancement and cooking techniques. This episode touches on everything from seasonal ingredients to mindful eating, providing valuable insights for home chefs.

    • How to preserve and use concentrated roast drippings, or "liquid gold"
    • Seasonal delights: a taste test of three different pluots
    • Tips on deep frying: maintaining oil temperature and seasoning timing
    • The importance of mindful eating and portion control

    Stay tuned for practical tips and fun kitchen experiments in this episode of "Cooking Like a Pro"!

    Send us a text

    We love FAN MAIL!
    🎙️VOICE MESSAGE or TEXT us your cooking ideas and Q's
    and we will answer them on the podcast

    You can also LISTEN LIVE ON RADIO Wednesdays from 5-6 pm PT

    Find the DeMercurio's

    👨‍🍳 Chef Cal www.chefcal.net
    👩‍🍳 Christa www.mrschef.net

    together at www.culinarilyyours.net
    podcast page www.cookinglikeapropodcast.net

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    46 mins
  • 011. Eggplant, Kitchen Safety, Making Sauces, Chasing Live Lobsters
    Sep 9 2024

    Join Chef Cal and Christa for another insightful episode of "Cooking like a Pro," where they dive into eggplant recipes, kitchen safety tips, and sauce making basics. Stay tuned for lively discussion and practical cooking advice to enhance your kitchen skills.

    • Eggplant preparation methods
    • Importance of oil temperature and its impact on cooking
    • Insights into various sauces and their modifications
    • Food safety practices to avoid cross-contamination
    • Chef Cal's nostalgic culinary stories with Lobster Tales

    Send us a text

    We love FAN MAIL!
    🎙️VOICE MESSAGE or TEXT us your cooking ideas and Q's
    and we will answer them on the podcast

    You can also LISTEN LIVE ON RADIO Wednesdays from 5-6 pm PT

    Find the DeMercurio's

    👨‍🍳 Chef Cal www.chefcal.net
    👩‍🍳 Christa www.mrschef.net

    together at www.culinarilyyours.net
    podcast page www.cookinglikeapropodcast.net

    📸 INSTAGRAM | 📺YOUTUBE


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    46 mins
  • 010. Healthy eating with special guest Chef Sadie Kreuger
    Sep 1 2024

    Join us for an enlightening discussion on food, health, and sustainability in this latest podcast episode. Special guest Chef Sadie Krueger shares her culinary insights and supports local farmers, “The best thing we can do is shop local, organic, know your farmers, know where your food’s coming from.”

    • Empowering youth through culinary education, building a life skill
    • Insights on locally sourced vs. commercial eggs and their nutritional value
    • Remembering French Chef Michel Guérard, his ratatouille known Confit Byaldi, and nouvelle cuisine
    • Innovative, healthier dessert options like chocolate avocado pudding
    • The impact of processed food additives on health and longevity
    • Learn the acronym of NEWSTART
    • The importance of using fresh, unprocessed foods for a healthier lifestyle
    • For food and wine adventures, visit Greystone in St. Helena (Napa, CA):
      https://www.ciafoodies.com/cia-greystone/

    Send us a text

    We love FAN MAIL!
    🎙️VOICE MESSAGE or TEXT us your cooking ideas and Q's
    and we will answer them on the podcast

    You can also LISTEN LIVE ON RADIO Wednesdays from 5-6 pm PT

    Find the DeMercurio's

    👨‍🍳 Chef Cal www.chefcal.net
    👩‍🍳 Christa www.mrschef.net

    together at www.culinarilyyours.net
    podcast page www.cookinglikeapropodcast.net

    📸 INSTAGRAM | 📺YOUTUBE


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    49 mins

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