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Too Many Cooks archive for Aug. 2014

MONDAY, AUG. 18, 2014

Lovely lentils

The National Lentil Festival in Pullman is right around the corner. To celebrate, the Spokesman-Review's Food section plans to feature several recipes spotlighting the protein-packed and fiber-full lens-shaped legume. Here are a couple in advance: Ultimate Veggie Burgers from Cook's Country and Arugula, Lentil and…

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Modena Asparagus

Sunday's Spokesman-Review Travel story was all about eating your way through Italy. Executive Chef Timothy Grayson, who's based at Spokane's Whitworth University, described meals he enjoyed in various regions - from Milan and Cinque Terre in the north to the capital of Rome and Venice…

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Milanese Winter Squash Soup

This recipe comes from the latest cookbook from a friend of Timothy Grayson, who wrote Sunday's Travel story about regional Italian cuisine. Milanese Winter Squash Soup From “The Italian Vegetable Cookbook” by Michele Scicolone, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014 1¼ pounds butternut or other winter squash,…

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FRIDAY, AUG. 15, 2014


Toscano Fresco Fruit Hazelnut Cream Salad

This creamy summertime dessert, inspired by executive chef Timothy Grayson's recent trip to Tuscany, spotlights mixed berries and toasted hazelnuts. Toscano Fresco Fruit Hazelnut Cream Salad From Timothy Grayson, the district executive chef for Sodexo Dining Services at Whitworth University ¾ cup mascarpone cheese 1…

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Northern Italian Lasagna

Timothy Grayson, an executive chef at Whitworth University, spent several weeks this summer eating his way through Italy. Here's a recipe for lasagna inspired by his travels through the country's northern regions. Northern Italian Lasagna From Timothy Grayson, the district executive chef for Sodexo Dining…

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Easy Oven-Baked Boneless Veal or Chicken Milanese

Timothy Grayson, an executive chef at Whitworth University in Spokane, traveled to Italy earlier this summer to sample regional cuisine. Here's a recipe inspired by his recent journey, which included a stop in Milan. Easy Oven-Baked Boneless Veal or Chicken Milanese From Timothy Grayson Timothy…

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