Italian Cuisine – Su Filindeu

Posted by Angela Smigel
On August 18, 2023
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2022 and 2023 are phenominal years for Chef Angela, transitioning her skills from land to sea slinging international cuisine for yacht and superyacht owners, guests, and crew. Follow her food on Instagram and on Facebook. Interested in Chef Angela’s social life? Here’s her personal Facebook page. Chef’s Next Big Move Chef is focused on making

The MasterChef Contest Experience

Posted by Angela Smigel
On March 27, 2019
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Excitement was one of many emotions I was feeling as I headed to the MasterChef competition in NYC. In my rental car, exhausted on only four hours of sleep, I had nothing better to do but drive and think. I didn’t care about winning. Living a very public “celebrity” life did not appeal to me

MasterChef – Casting Call

Posted by Angela Smigel
On August 14, 2018
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I’m going to do it! I’ve decided to audition for MasterChef (US) Season 10 next month in NYC on the 22nd of September. The show is looking for eccentric and determined people who have skills in – and passion for – cooking food. MasterChef is a show that I never really paid attention to because

Making Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Posted by Angela Smigel
On August 8, 2018
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What you’ll need: Patience Potato ricer 2 Egg yolks 1 Russet potato 2 Medium-small butternut squash 2+ cups of flour (have plenty on hand) Parmesan cheese 1 tsp salt Pepper to taste The goal is to make the gnocchi light and fluffy, like clouds or pillows in dough form that taste like squash and not

Gnocchi Love

Posted by Angela Smigel
On August 8, 2018
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I’ll warn you right now – making gnocchi is not for the faint of heart. Fingers must be gentle and patience must be leveraged. Counter-space will most certainly include a layer of renegade flour when the last batch finishes cooking. Must be a quick-thinker and a multitasker. No joke. You will be developing a singular

Halibut is a Beautiful Fish

Posted by Angela Smigel
On July 17, 2018
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Today was a great day, albeit super hot and humid outside! Heading to my customer’s house and driving through DC, I bathed in the wonderfully cool and conditioned air that my car’s A/C dutifully blasted and thought about…fish! Halibut, specifically. Much like the rare steak night, I don’t eat fish often and when I do,

Success in Cooking for a Fundraiser

Posted by Angela Smigel
On June 5, 2018
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My best foot forward! In May, I successfully executed a dinner service for a large fundraising gala in Loudoun County, Virginia – one that would challenge and leverage the best culinary and management skills that I possess. It was the largest event for me yet – and the first meaningful opportunity as an LLC. In

In Love with Fresh Pasta

Posted by Angela Smigel
On February 20, 2018
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I am a sensory glutton – I’ll be the first to admit it! I love everything about loud music that makes me dance, powerful movies that move my emotions, and amazing food that pleases my taste buds. Touch, however, is an elusive pleasure to me. The feel of my newborn daughter’s soft, unblemished silky skin.

Just Say No to Table Salt

Posted by Angela Smigel
On February 20, 2018
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Table salt for cooking is a no-no, says every amazing chef you will ever want to meet. Seriously, leave the table salt on the table and add Kosher salt to your spice collection. If this is news to you, then keep reading! Salt has a fascinating history – and humans need it to live. I’m

Don’t Fear Spice!

Posted by Angela Smigel
On February 20, 2018
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I’m not much of a food snob, but it’s a sad day when a restaurant fails me in its mastery of flavor. There’s an infinite number of spice combinations offered to a knowledgeable chef – so there’s no excusing bland vegetable sandwiches, flavorless meat, or boring salads. Imagine throwing a birthday dinner, a business event,