Healthy Turkey Burritos
So, let’s say you enjoy a burrito (and I do), just how can you get…
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Gluten-Free Snack Ideas
Regardless of which month of the year or season you are in, its always good to…
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Basil: A Favorite Kitchen Herb
There’s always been something interesting about leaves. The majority of them cling to big trees…
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“Hip” Dip Recipes for the Holidays
There’s nothing like a couple of GREAT dips to get things started off right. Now dips…
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Make Your OWN Homemade Vanilla Extract
When someone’s ordinary, when nothing’s remarkable, if something lacks imagination or is completely predictable, it’s…
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Gingerbread Houses Made Easy, NO BUILDING PERMITS Required
Gingerbread houses are among the most charming (and delicious) traditions of the holidays. They’re also…
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Pies, Crisps and Cobblers
The Grunt, the Slump, the Buckle, the Sonker and the Brown Betty? They sound more…
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Amazing Pumpkin Recipes!
It’s been some time since I last shared with you some of my favorite pumpkin…
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Fall Apple Desserts
Nothing smells more like fall than a pile of burning leaves in the crisp autumn…
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Delicious Recipes for the Potato
You’ve got to hand it to the Peruvians; they really had something going on back…
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Make Your Own Delicious Mustard
Granted, salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly, and bread and butter are historic seasoning…
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Great Kabob Recipe Ideas for Late Summer
I love kabobs on the grill, and we certainly have some fabulous ones to choose…
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Nino’s Delicious Cole Slaw Recipes
I really love cole slaw. There’s something about its crunchy texture that sets it apart…
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Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Recipes
Americans eat a LOT of cheese. On average, approximately 35 lbs of cheese…Every year. Of all…
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Nino’s Summer “Lite” Recipes
Well... it’s just another hot summer in Southeast Michigan but one thing is for sure:…
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4 for the 4th
I can’t think of a more appropriate holiday celebration to try out four of my…
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Buttery Caramel Corn…Yum!
Truthfully, popcorn is one of my favorite snacks in the whole world--almost an entrée honestly.…
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Fresh Salads
No matter the weather or the season, greens are always a great source of healthy…
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Balsamic Vinegar
Vinegar gets kind of a bad rap in the food world. It is kind of a…
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Mussels Marinara
Here in America, mussels are kind of the black sheep of the mollusk family. For…
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Mexican Food Favorites
I’ve had a near lifelong passion for the culture and cuisine of our Southern neighbors.…
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Quesadillas: Expanding the Possibilities
Each time I make quesadillas, I think of one more great way to enjoy them.…
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Classic Fish & Chips
For all I knew when I was a kid, if the box of frozen fish…
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Great Fried Chicken on a Gluten-Free Diet
I love fried chicken. Crispy fried chicken. Now, there’s two ways to go about making…
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Cantonese Sweet & Sour Sauce
Back in my days at The Culinary Institute of America, I had a class we…
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The Soufflé: Dessert’s Rising Star
Whether at home, on vacation, or at the home of friends, when dinner is done,…
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A Sweet Treat for Valentine’s Day
Over the years, I’ve often been asked “What dessert should I make for my sweetie…
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Start the New Year Healthy: Kale Salad Recipes
If you think you’ve been seeing and hearing a lot about kale recently, you’re not…
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Squash Recipes for Fall
During most of the summer months, soft-skinned summer squash, such as yellow squash, zucchini, and…
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Fresh Pumpkin in Your Recipes
It’s a shame that so many people only enjoy pumpkin pie on the holidays. Perhaps…
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Must-Try Recipes With Spinach Dip
There are times when we go to a lot of trouble to purchase a bunch…
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Lent Recipe Package
I know that it can sometimes be pretty challenging to come up with delicious meatless…
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Great Vegetarian Meals for the Beginner
For the record, I’m not a vegetarian, although I often eat like one. For me,…
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Grapefruit: Breakfast & Beyond
One fruit has definitely been associated with breakfast more often than even the ever-popular orange.…
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Caramel Apples: Just like the Good Ole Days
Back in the real Halloween trick or treat days, people actually used to make popcorn…
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Celebrating International Bacon Day 2018
Among the many things on my “plate” today is exactly how I’m going to celebrate…
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Any Way You Slice It, I Love Pizza!
For me, love is a round, any way you slice it. Or it’s square, rectangular,…
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Make Your Own Marshmallows
When I was a kid, one of the mysteries of life was how marshmallows were…
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Foiled Again, Tips for Using Aluminum Foil on the Grill
U.S. Patent #400,666 is a pretty useful invention. It was granted for an efficient and…
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How Pound Cakes Got Their Name
Long before I had a professional interest in cooking, I had the curiosity of someone…
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Never Roasted a Leg of Lamb? Start Here.
Never Roasted a Leg of Lamb? Start Here When you’re “on the lamb,” you’re definitely…
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Nino’s All New Lent Recipe Set # 2 for 2014
We’re back! Round 2 of this year’s Nino’s delicious Lenten-inspired recipes is here! We hope…
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Nino’s Artisan Pizza Dough: More Great Recipes
Pizza should be listed on the Periodic Table of Elements. It’s also my stock answer…
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Egg Rolls Aren’t Chinese Anymore
You might say I’m on a roll here, but truthfully I’m not married to the…
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Fish Tacos: Muy Delicioso!
If the fast-food chains were categorized by food groups, you’d certainly have your Beef Burger…
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NEW Meatless Lent Recipes for 2014
Is it possible? Will Michigan’s snow actually melt? Will the temperatures ever rise above 50…
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Cooking Dilemma #3481: Mashed Potato Leftovers
Among the many foodisms I hear, the term leftovers is definitely in the top-5 list…
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Now, This Is REALLY Hot!
Whoever (or whatever--in the event it was aliens) came up with the idea of liquid…
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Make the BEST Beef Short Ribs EVER!
I can’t say I remember the first time I ate beef short ribs, but whenever…
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Chocolate Candy Cane Pots du Crème
Of all the traditional foods served during the holidays, I think the desserts are my…
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Occasionally, two ingredients or two desserts you absolutely love come together to create an irresistible…
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Squash Recipes
After finishing a recent video on how to properly cook and use FRESH pumpkin puree…
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Thanksgiving Dinner: Picking Sides
Black Friday deals, cooking way too much food and the onslaught of family can easily…
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Almonds: Joy and Unexpected Treats
Peanuts and almonds are two of America’s favorite nuts. But you might be surprised to…
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NEW Fall Soup Recipes for 2013!
A couple of weeks ago, I was driving through Central Pennsylvania, admiring the gorgeous rolling…
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Cider Donuts: A Michigan Fall Tradition
Michigan is blessed with not only an abundance of apples but also with just about…
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Tailgate Sandwich Wrap Ideas
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who look forward to fall and football…
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Bananas: A Bunch of Good Stuff
How did many fruits and vegetables come to be compared to anatomical parts? Who knows?…
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Pears: Another Michigan Tree Treasure
Here in Michigan, a state known for its apples, pears don’t always get the attention…
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Fall in Love With Michigan Sweet Corn
Some of my BEST Michigan sweet corn memories were made in the summer of 1998,…
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Pete Makes Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and You Can Too
Of the foods that Americans enjoy the most (in one form or another), there are…
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Bourbon Recipe Adventures
Whether you call me a spirited patriot or just a “homer,” there’s one truly American…
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Fresh Strawberries Meet Hip Dip
What if George had pulled up a strawberry plant instead of chopping down a cherry…
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NEW Grilling Sauce Recipes
Summer is well along, and if you’re like many of us, you've probably already had…
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Dragon Fruit: Scary Delicious
The name may sound scary, but dragon fruit is one of the HOTTEST and trendiest…
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Michigan Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Michigan Asparagus Is IN and on Nino’s Shelves. Every year, I look forward to the…
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Deep Fried Ice Cream
It’s Not Magic, It’s Delicious! Admittedly, it’s a novelty. But for the countless numbers of…
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The Classic Dessert: Strawberries Romanoff
I have a CLASSIC dessert recipe for you that everyone will love. You don’t have…
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When Life Gives You Lemongrass, Make Lemongrass Dressing
I happen to love Asian dishes of all sorts. What I like the most is…
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3 Great Recipes for Leftover Easter Ham
If your Easter dinner tradition is to enjoy a delicious baked ham, you may also…
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Try a Homemade Chutney With Your Roasts
I don’t know why, but it’s exactly this time of year that I start thinking…
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Even MORE “Cluck for Your Buck!”
If you’ve been following my blogs these past few years, you’ve no doubt learned that…
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Nino’s Lenten Recipes Package # 2
It’s mid-March and time once again for another installment of my Lenten entrée favorites. These…
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A Taste of India
Indian cuisine is just about as diverse as it gets. Infused with many cultures, diversity…
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Specialty Produce Recipe of the Month: Bitter Melon
When I was a boy and well before I had ANY thoughts of becoming a…
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Nino’s Marketplace Seafood Department Scales NEW Heights!
If you’re a fan of fish, Nino’s Marketplace Fishery is the place you want to…
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The Incredible, Edible EGG…plant
It doesn’t taste like an egg, doesn’t really look like an egg, wants to be…
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Count Down to Kick Off…Super Bowl 2013
Super Bowl 2013 (or Super Bowl XLVII for all you Romans) is finally here!! And…
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A NEW Entrée Soup Recipe You’ll Love!
Admittedly, after a day in the kitchen, there are times I just want to go…
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Specialty Produce Recipe of the Month: Cipollini Onions
I’ve never been a chef who pulls an ingredient into a recipe for shock value.…
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A Super Star Dessert: Baked Alaska
It’s the CLASSIC, “the boss is coming over for dinner” story right out of the…
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Tips for Cooking Lobster Tails & Crab Legs
Holidays are a time to splurge! Not only with presents and parties but with sweet…
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The Perfect Holiday Cheese: Brie
Once called “The King of Cheeses,” Brie cheese is almost synonymous with the holidays, even…
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Pete’s Talkin’ Turkey! Turkey Tips 2012
Perhaps no other dinner event of the year arrives with as much anticipation and anxiety.…
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Nino’s Acorn Squash Recipes
Acorn Squash is one of the hard-shell “winter squashes” that are widely enjoyed, particularly in…
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More Cluck for Your Buck: Rotisserie Chickens
Over the years, I’ve shared quite a few recipes, many of which I know people…
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Pete Gets “Crabby!”
It’s no secret that I love seafood, especially crab. As a matter of fact, a…
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Try My Foolproof Meringue Recipe
Fall is a great time to bake, especially when you can open the kitchen windows…
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Four Must-Taste Harvest Punches
Fall is upon us; there is no mistaking it. Yesterday, I walked over frosted grass…
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Pete’s NEW Batch of Great Fall Soup Recipes
Is there anything as good as a hearty bowl of soup when the weather turns…
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Oktoberfest at Nino’s 2012
2012 marks the 202nd anniversary of the world-famous Oktoberfest, a celebration of beer, songs and…
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Autumn Traditions: Apple Cider and Donuts
Here we are in late September, my favorite season of the year, and all of…
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What Do Chefs Bring to a Tailgate Party?
I hate anxiety. And when you’re a chef and expected to bring something to a…
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School Fuel: Healthy Sandwich Recipes From Nino’s
September is Back to School Month, and as your kids get smarter, so should your…
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Nino’s Corn Tortilla Chips & NEW Recipes
The “not so quiet” crunch you may have heard at Nino’s recently is the thousands…
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Thyme is on Your Side
Thyme: A Versatile Kitchen Herb You’ve likely enjoyed the herb thyme in many dishes. You…
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Four Delicious Sangria Recipes
Well, I hate to say it, but summer is winding down, and just in time…
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Peanut Butter: It’s Just Nuts!
Often found hangin’ out with its pals jelly and chocolate, it’s a spread that American…
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“Squash your Appetite” with 2 New Delicious Zucchini Recipes from Nino’s
In spite of Michigan’s heat and drought, many of us have still found the time…
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When Grilling Stops Being Thrilling…Then What?
If, by the end of July, you’ve had your “fill of the grill”… If your…
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ANYTHING…but boring!
[caption id="attachment_359" align="alignleft" width="378" caption="Vanilla Beans"][/caption] Vanilla gets a pretty bad wrap when it comes…
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It All Starts With a Pumpkin
Quick! Name 3 things you can do with a pumpkin? The 3 most common answers?…
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The Lighter Side of Red Wines
We’re in the thick of the dog days of summer - long, hot days, trips…
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Pets love Nino’s too!
One of the benefits of both being a chef AND working at Nino’s is having…
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What Wines Are Good To Cook With?
One of my most frequently asked questions is “What wines are good to cook with?”…
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Summer Cocktail Recipes
As the summer heats up, my thirst for interesting and unique cocktails increases. Don’t get…
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