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Enjoy fresh fish at home!
3/8/22
In its most basic form, ceviche is fresh fish cooked in citrus, chiles and herbs. But as anyone who has enjoyed this delicacy knows so well, it's much more than that. And like most great dishes, . . .

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2021 Edition Included a Virtual Option!
Event Date: 1/8/21
1/9/21
Eat, Drink, Learn (and Relax)! As we begin 2021, we continue to bring our wine pairing classes to you virtually.  Of course, we always enjoy having our culinary adventurers in the shop, but . . .

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Recipes from the cooking class.
8/13/20
Tomato and Fennel Tarts 2 cups grated gruyere cheese 1 9-inch pie shell 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes 1 small head fennel, trimmed, cored and . . .

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Cucumber Salad, Roasted Potato and Vegetable Salad and Homemade Ketchup
7/3/20
Earlier this week, Denis went Live on Facebook to help you get ready for the 4th of July.  We were joined by Ron, a butcher at Altomonte's Italian Market, who taught viewers about the dry . . .

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And Wine Selections to Match
6/26/20
Yesterday, Denis and Mike brought to us another Virtual Food and Wine class through Facebook Live. This time the theme was France and we highlighted a new menu that we recently added to our meal . . .

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As featured on our Facebook Live event
6/7/20
Last night Conquering Cuisine welcomed Scott from Round Guys Brewing Company in Lansdale for a new Facebook Live event.  The topic? Pairing Beer with your At Home Steakhouse Dinner.  The . . .

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Verde Rice with Chorizo, Shrimp in Chipotle and Adobe Sauce & a Paloma Cocktail
5/30/20
Yesterday, we were joined by Brendan from The County Theater for a Facebook Live session. We were inspired by The County's new documentary, which is available for streaming.  The movie, Diana . . .

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Paella, Shrimp Crostini and More
5/29/20
Once again Denis and Mike Conti teamed up to for a virtual happy hour to bring to you a cooking demonstration and wine pairing.  As featured on our Facebook Live class from May 28th, below . . .

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How to make delicious ribs at home
5/24/20
Enjoy our second installment of Lessons at the Dinner Table. Although we are working hard to bring you delicious family meal packs during this unprecedented time, we also want to take the time to . . .

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Get ready to grill this summer
5/24/20
Denis featured the recipes below in our second installment of Lessons at the Dinner Table.  If you want to learn more about these recipes, check out the video.  Otherwise, here are two . . .

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Enjoy your food and a mini lesson
5/17/20
As a cooking school, it's in our nature to teach and we would like to continue to do that during this time. And so we are bringing to you a new little series, "Lessons at the Dinner Table". We . . .

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Let Denis teach you how to Grill Skirt Steak
5/16/20

While preparing our Kicked Up Tacos meal package, Denis took time to demonstrate how to grill skirt steak.



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Make the most of this beautiful weather
5/16/20
Just last week, Denis went live on Facebook to demonstrate how to grill skirt steak.  Some of you may have enjoyed the finished product since we had a bonus kicked up taco dinner pack that . . .

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A Virtual Happy Hour with Denis and Mike
5/15/20
While the COVID19 doesn't allow us to gather in studio, we decided to bring you the next best thing, a virtual happy hour. And if Mike and Denis were going to delve into the world of . . .

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Mixed Green Salad, Sauteed Chicken and more
5/8/20
Mother's Day gives us an opportunity to treat mom specially, thank mom a little more and show mom some extra love.  And while getting the perfect gift is a little tougher with stay at home . . .

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Grilled Fish Tacos, Charred Tomato Salsa and More
5/1/20
These recipes will be demonstrated at our first ever Facebook Live virtual class on May 2nd at 3:00.  Please check out our Facebook page for the demonstration (either live or watch the . . .

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Why not try homemade bread since you are stuck at home
4/18/20
First comes a text from Denis of a picture of beautiful crusty loaves of bread. Then minutes later a text from a friend looking for a good bread recipe. Because while the sun was shining today and . . .

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A Favorite Springtime Dish
3/26/20
What is your favorite spring-time dish?  Something that when you eat it, you are reminded that the grass is getting greener, the flowers are starting to bloom and the birds are . . .

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Be creative and adapt this recipe to your liking
3/17/20
Hopefully soon we can look back and remember how well we all handled COVID19 and all of the restrictions imposed.  Right now we are trying to live day by day.  On Facebook yesterday, we . . .

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Enjoy preparing and eating a meal with your kids
3/15/20
Seared Pork with Dijon sauce  This recipe was prepared at our Food of France Parent/Child cooking class.  It is . . .

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Making Pasta at home
3/13/20
One of our most popular classes is our Seasonal Pasta and Gnocchi classes.  Recently one of our culinary adventurers took the lessons he learned at class and replicated them at home.  . . .

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Sunday Dinner with the Family
2/14/20
Since this Pad Thai recipe involves a little prep, it is perfect for a Sunday dinner with the family.  Consider ditching the take-out and creating this delicious meal for the ones you . . .

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Enjoy the flavors of Italy
1/31/20
The following recipe highlights the Italian flavors. Although the finished product is elegant, this recipe is very accessible. With minimal ingredients and limited prep, this meal comes together . . .

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Bring the influences of Spain to your table
1/14/20
Travel to Spain without leaving your kitchen with this recipe. Sautéed Shrimp with Salsa Verde, Honey-Garlic Aioli and Fried Bread Salsa . . .

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Ring in the New Year with some Good Luck!
12/30/19
We hope 2019 was a good year for you.  And looking ahead to 2020, most of us are likely hoping for health, happiness and good fortune.  So why not begin the year with some luck!  . . .

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Food and Wine of Oregon
12/13/19
Here is a recipe that would be a nice addition to any holiday table! Stuffed Tenderloin of Pork with Sherry Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided ½ pound bulk . . .

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Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Apple Crostada and more
11/21/19
Crisp Greens, Pear and Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed 6 . . .

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A Traditional Thanksgiving Table
11/19/19
And once again it is the Holiday Season!  With Thanksgiving so late this year, some have decided to fast forward to Christmas.  But why not relish all . . .

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Chamber Chopped, 10/17/19
Simple, Healthy Recipes
Event Date: 10/17/19
10/17/19
Chik’n Salad (Plant Based Chik’n Salad recipe courtesy of Jim McCormic, Doylestown Health) Ingredients 1 cup Chopped garbanzo beans 1 cup . . .

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Event Date: 10/15/19
10/15/19
WHIPPED RICOTTA CROSTINI WITH SAUTEED PEAR, ROSEMARY AND WALNUTS INGREDIENTS 8 slices baguette 2 TB olive oil Whipped . . .

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Enjoy the fruits of fall
9/29/19
Fall is here and it is time to celebrate the season with outdoor farm festivals, corn mazes, hayrides and apple picking.  Sounds fun, right? You took the whole . . .

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Let's head back to the basics
9/27/19
You will find a lot of variety in our class offerings.  Over the last couple of weeks, we have spanned the globe, from our classes on Thai Street Food to . . .

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Tuscan Vegetable Soup and Butternut Squash Soup
9/20/19
This coming Monday will be the start of fall.  But I am glad that I don’t need to wait until Monday to enjoy some beautiful fall weather.  The last . . .

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Healthy Summer Eating
8/30/19
Labor Day weekend may the unofficial end of summer and I know the list of seasonal vegetables will soon be changing, but right now I'm still enjoy plenty of squash, . . .

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Event Date: 8/27/19
8/28/19
Dig deeper into one of the world's great wines. Often a misunderstood wine, Zinfandel shoud not be confused with White Zinfandel, a completely different offering. Red . . .

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Kids Camp Fun
7/12/19
The second offering of our Kids Summer Cooking Camp brought a new group of kids into Conquering Cuisine.  It is fun and rewarding to pass on a valuable life skill to . . .

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Celebrating the 4th of July
7/3/19
Hard to believe it is already July 4th!  How are you celebrating? A parade? Fireworks? A cook-out? Or all of the above!  Regardless of what you have . . .

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From our class: Wines of South Africa
6/17/19
South Africa is part new world, part old world. Their wines often get grouped with New Zealand and South Africa but their winemaking history actually goes hundreds of years. Producers in the . . .

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Celebrate Dad with a home made meal
6/14/19
Father’s Day, the age-old tradition celebrating all dads, gives us a chance to thank these special men, to acknowledge their contributions in our lives and to . . .

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Sit back, relax and enjoy wines perfectly suited for the beach.
5/31/19
Who doesn't enjoy a great summer wine? A crisp, refreshing varietal that can be enjoyed in warmer weather - while grilling or relaxing at the beach. There are many styles available in the wine . . .

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