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018. Pomegranate Tips, Soup Mastery, Roast Perfection and Chef Expectations
Cooking Like a Pro
Hey Food Fans! Unlock culinary secrets with Chef Cal and Christa DeMercurio in this episode of Cooking Like a Pro. Learn essential tips for everything from pomegranate preparation to perfecting your roast beef.
- Discover an efficient method for extracting pomegranate seeds underwater.
- Learn the best cuts for tender roast beef and techniques to avoid toughness.
- Quick tip for thickening soups using instant mashed potatoes and cooking grains and pasta separate from your soup.
- Advice from Chef Cal on entering the culinary profession and becoming a chef
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)
Email: christa@culinarilyyours.net
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