Chef Darrel

Carrots originated in Holland and, up until about 500 years ago, were always purple. Has anyone seen a purple carrot in their lifetime?

Italy has long been considered a world power when it comes to food. After spending several months in Florence attending culinary school and working in a restaurant, I learned firsthand why Italian food ranks among the best in the world.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in America. This is why February is Heart Health Month. Bearing that in mind, we will feature heart-healthy dishes all month. Let others lead you astray with high-calorie, high-fat foods associated with the BIG game. This column will show you the way to make your body strong.

Some days we have a little more time to spend cooking dinner. When I feel that way, recipes such as this can take center stage. It’s not that this recipe takes long to cook – only a few minutes; however the preparation will take a while. But believe me, the end result is well worth the effort.

When cooking up a recipe, we all want the finest of flavors. The overall flavor of a recipe will come from a number of different sources, how you apply heat, the ingredients themselves and, perhaps, some unexpected areas.