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Chef Andrew
May 6, 20212 min read
Cooking Basics: Acids and Bases
This week I want to get a little nerdy for a minute and share a simple cooking tip that I find myself using so often in our kitchen....


Chef Andrew
Apr 30, 20212 min read
Recipe: Jordanian Moutebel
Our recipe this week takes us to Jordan, which is one of the largest host countries for refugees in the region. It’s a country and an...


Chef Andrew
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Recipe: Garlic Confit
With the uptick in garden produce to our kitchen I’ve found myself thankful that we’ve kept a well stocked pantry of flavor boosters to...


Chef Andrew
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Recipe: Karen Squash Curry
Last week was definitely an exciting week in the MAKE Projects kitchen as we partnered with the Karen Organization of San Diego for our...

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 25, 20212 min read
Recipe: Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Our recipe this week is inspired by one of our participants from Somalia who told me her son was turning three and she wanted to learn...


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
Feb 26, 20213 min read
Recipe: Smoky Black Beans
We spend a lot of time while we are working in the MAKE Projects kitchen talking about the foods we all make at home for our families. As...


Chef Andrew
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Recipe: Orange Marmalade
Seasonal cooking is central to what we do in the MAKE Projects kitchen. Taking advantage of the freshest produce possible makes all the...


Chef Andrew
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Recipe: Yogurt Herb Sauce
Throughout this whole pandemic, food has been an important escape for most of us. We are truly blessed here in San Diego with access to...


Chef Andrew
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Recipe: Roasted Potatoes with Preserved Lemons
It's been exciting in our kitchen getting to know and working with our new cohort! Not to get too political here, but it was definitely...


Chef Andrew
Jan 15, 20213 min read
Recipe: Piri Piri Hot Sauce
Our recipe this weeks comes by special request from our social media. I’m making a renewed effort in the New Year to post more of our...


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
Nov 20, 20204 min read
Recipe: Roast Duck
Thanksgiving will soon be here and this year is going to look a little different around the dinner table, especially for those of us who...


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
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 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...


Chef Andrew
Sep 24, 20201 min read
Recipe:Verbena Lemonade
Farmer Robbie had some fragrant verbena this week that was due to be cut back, so we’ve taken it and created a homemade lemonade...
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