Home Made Sushi

The other day was my first attempt at making sushi since I was in culinary school. Amazingly enough, it turned out great. There were of course things I could have done better. I should’ve purchased a sushi mat instead of using plastic wrap and a towel to decrease the amount of rice I used in each sushi roll. Overall, it was delicious and I was able to control everything. I knew the fish was fresh and I had the exact amount that I needed. The one thing I wish was more available is a soy paper wrap. There’s nothing better than a baked hand crab roll from Katsuya. I could recreate it if soy paper wasn’t so difficult to get a hold of.

Happy Cooking!

Chef Mary

Join Chef Mary at the Arts camp for 1st or 2nd session!

For more information go to:

http://www.summerartacademy.com/ArtCamp/instructors.html#Anchor-AGOURA-47857

MARY PAYNE MORAN LE CORDON BLEU CHEF Upon graduating from the California School of Culinary Arts in 2002, Chef Mary Moran began her professional career at Michael's restaurant in Santa Monica. Simultaneously, she launched her own company, Hail Mary’s Inc., founded upon the belief that good food nurtures the soul and began catering weddings, parties and large corporate events. In the fall of 2008, Mary began teaching interactive and hands-on cooking classes at the Hollywood School House and has taught her “Vegetables or Not Here I Come” assembly in schools and Universities in the Midwest. The fun and exciting classes include cooking, food science experiments and nutrition education. Most recently, Mary has launched another division in her company. She’s not only a chef but she’s now a certified nutritionist. She helps her clients discover their healthy way of eating. Mary has recently been published in the Los Angeles Magazine, The New Jersey Star Ledger and has a blog on The Washington Times Communities section This will be Mary's first year at the Art Academy!

WORKSHOPS: OODLES OF NOODLES, BAG IT UP/LUNCH ON THE GO,CELEBRATION CAFE!, MUFFIN MADNESS

4th of July

The 4^th of July is just around the corner, so don’t forget to test your grill and make sure it’s working full steam. There’s nothing worse than getting friends and family together and having a grill that’s out of gas or just isn’t working. Also, plan to do a test run a few days ahead. Try out the recipes for the day so you know they’ll work and how long things will take to cook.

Kids Cooking Class in Agoura Hills with Chef Mary

This summer, I’m working as a cooking teacher at the Art Camp in Agoura Hills. I love teaching kids and helping them to make long lasting healthy decisions for the rest of their lives. If you’re close to the camp, sign up today. I know second session still has a lot of openings, and I would love to see your child there.

Starbucks Mocha Frappachino

Greatest thing ever: I went to Starbucks the other day to get a mocha frappachino light. Normally, I don’t love their frappachino’s but I was there and wanted something cold to drink. The girl made a mistake and accidentally added too much water. Her mistake was my heaven. The drink was so much better and now I specifically ask for it runny and a little watery.

Happy Cooking!

Chef Mary

Food and Wine Classic in Aspen

This Friday I’m off to the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen California. I;m interviewing and talking to some of the best chef’s in the country. I'll also be twittering about it every step of the way along with posting status updates on Facebook. Not to mention describing the food, taking pictures and drinking wine. Check Friday through Sunday for all the great details and status updates.

Find me on Facebook and Twitter by going to my website:

www.marypaynemoran.com

Happy Cooking!

Chef Mary

Tzatziki Recipe

This recipe is so easy and goes with tons of great things. Fish, chicken, lamb, tilapia, pita, bread, the list goes on and on!

Tatzki

1 peeled and deseeded cucumber grated

2 cups Greek Yoghurt

2 cloves garlic minced

1 1/2 lemons juice

2 tsp of Dill

1 pinch of salt

Grate cucumber into a bowl. Add the yoghurt, lemon juice, and dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Dip Pita bread.

Happy Cooking!

Chef Mary