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Delicate dishes are perfect for a romantic dinner

ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

For a perfect Valentine's Day menu, James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz recommends keeping food light and fun. "If it is too heavy to go with champagne, then it is too heavy to consider," he said. "Stick to the simplest things -- olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs that are in season ... Stay away from real assertive spices and heat." Wall Street Journal, The (02/09)


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ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 10, 2012

5 minutes with Richard Rosendale, Bocuse d'Or USA winner

ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 14, 2012

A century later, Escoffier still inspires chefs

ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 15, 2012

Brazilian stew holds all the flavors of Rio

ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012

Tuscan Bread and Bean Soup

ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

Cupcakes a fixture, not a fad

ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

Pittsburgh restaurateurs define gastropubs

ProChef SmartBrief | Feb 09, 2012

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