Welcome to Cooking Like a Pro with Chef Cal and Mrs. Chef, Christa DeMercurio! In this episode, we’re breaking down the secrets of scaling recipes, prepping like a pro, and making potato salad the Mrs. Chef way—with bold flavors from infused oils and tangy vinegars, using less mayo, and way more love. Plus, we explore anti-inflammatory ingredients and salads that bring health and flavor to the same plate.
🔪 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The real reason you need a kitchen scale (and what "tare" means)
- How to scale any recipe for 2, 20, or 200—starting with just one serving
- A game-changing trick for lighter, more flavorful potato salad
- Tips for building anti-inflammatory salads using everyday ingredients
- Why celery might be your new unsung hero in the kitchen
- Explore global food traditions with African one-pot dishes like Jollof rice
Let's Connect!
I'm Christa DeMercurio. I started as a stay-at-home mom who relied on cookbooks, measuring everything and following recipes to the letter. But watching my chef husband move effortlessly in the kitchen, I knew there had to be a better way.
So, I learned—studying his techniques, practicing his methods, and mastering the strategies that keep professional kitchens running smoothly. Over time, I became confident, capable, and free from recipes controlling my cooking.
I’m here to help you do the same. On Cooking Like a Pro, together we share everything you need to cook with confidence, save time and money, and actually enjoy being in the kitchen—without the stress and frustration.
P.S. I still reference cookbooks and internet recipes too!
❤️Culinarily Yours, Christa DeMercurio (Mrs. Chef)
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