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Chef Andrew
Feb 11, 20223 min read
The Best Way to Incorporate Global Flavors Into Any Meal
First, what do we mean when we say “Global flavors”? For me this means a taste that brings to mind a specific place or region. It can...
Chef Andrew
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Chef Andrew Reflects on 2021 at MAKE Projects
2021 saw a tremendous amount challenges and change in our kitchen. We faced many of the same issues surrounding Covid that other food...
Anchi Mei
Dec 21, 20211 min read
Growth and Transformation
Dear Friends, Reflecting on our 2021 impact, I can't tell you who has grown and transformed more - our trainees starting out with fear in...
Chef Andrew
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Recipe: Mandazi
The recipe for this week is one of the all time favorite snack foods for many of our African participants. No matter what country in...
Chef Andrew
Aug 4, 20212 min read
Recipe: Afghan Lubya
This week our Family Meals took us through Afghanistan which is home to both amazing people and a fantastic cuisine. Our past...
Chef Andrew
May 26, 20212 min read
Recipe: Avocado Cream
This week’s recipe uses one of my favorite ingredients (and guilty pleasures)… sour cream! I’m not afraid of admitting that I love sour...
Chef Andrew
Apr 1, 20212 min read
Recipe: Quesadilla Salvadorena
I’m excited about our recipe this week as it’s one we just kinda played around with and discovered in our kitchen while making Family...
Chef Andrew
Mar 18, 20213 min read
Recipe: Jennifer's Chicken Pho
This last week has been a lot of fun in our kitchen as we have turned some of our attention to our Saturday Brunch Café. We recently...
Chef Andrew
Mar 12, 20212 min read
Recipe: Marjoram Marinara & Braised Fresh Fish
Our recipe this week is all about simplicity and bright flavors. While I love pan seared fish with crispy skin, braised fish has a...
Chef Andrew
Mar 5, 20212 min read
Recipe: Breakfast Potatoes
I’m happy to announce that this week marks the Grand Reopening of our Saturday Café for dine in! We are launching a newly revamped menu...
Chef Andrew
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Recipe: Syrian Fatteh Sauce
We are back in action here at the MAKE Projects kitchen! I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating holiday. Hopefully 2021 will be...
Chef Andrew
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Soup
It’s been another busy week in the MAKE Projects kitchen! Since restarting our operations after the holiday break, we’ve been busier and...
Chef Andrew
Dec 7, 20201 min read
Recipe: Guasacaca
Our CHOP Family Meals this week are headed to Venezuela which has a rich and vibrant culinary history with influences from both Africa...
Chef Andrew
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Recipe: Orange Cranberry Relish
I hope everyone had a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving! While things were a little different this year, I found it to be a blessing to just...
Chef Andrew
Nov 13, 20203 min read
Recipe: Dhal Bhat
Cooler weather has finally arrived! As a cook you get kind of used to working in a hot kitchen environment, but last weekend’s rain and...
Chef Andrew
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Recipe: Passion Fruit Caramel Sauce
First, we are excited to announce we have a new addition to the CHOP kitchen! Chef Julie Thigpen has joined us as an assistant Chef and...
Chef Andrew
Oct 29, 20203 min read
Recipe: Garden Herb Hummus
This week I was snacking on some leftover roasted garlic hummus we had made for a recent event. Its definitely one of our go to recipes...
Chef Andrew
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Recipe: Cambodian Orange Syrup
While walking through the garden this last week and pondering what to make for our CSA customers I noticed a whole bunch of new leaves on...
Chef Andrew
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Recipe: Syrian Muhammara
This week in the CHOP kitchen we are exploring some of the foods of Syria for our Family Meals. It is certainly a rich culture full of...
Chef Andrew
Oct 8, 20203 min read
Recipe: Sudanese Vegetable Dama
Lately, I’ve been finding myself immersed in learning about Sudan and its fascinating cuisine. This is in no small part due to the fact...
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