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April is National Grilled Cheese Month!!!

Posted by Chef Richard Sweeney in General Info, cooking classes Mar 27th, 2010 | 2 Comments

So, what’s a chef to do to celebrate the tasty-est, most versatile warm sandwich’s featured month?  Host a cooking class, of course!

The Grilled Cheese Class will be on Wednesday April 14th (a great way to relax before rushing home to finish your taxes!), at Balboa Food & Wine School.  Sign up for the class here.

The Menu:

  • Classic Tomato Soup, for dipping, of course!
  • Grilled Mozzarella, Basil, and Prosciutto on Focaccia
  • Grilled Provolone, Applewood Smoked Bacon, and Granny Smith Apple on Baguette
  • Grilled Fontina & Roasted vegetables on Rosemary Bread
  • Even a Dessert Grilled Cheese: Vanilla Raisin Walnut Cream Cheese & Strawberry Jam

Leave me your favorite grilled cheese combination (breads, cheeses, and fillings) in the comments below!

Any questions? E-mail me at Chef@WannaBChef.com

Get Cooking!

-Chef Rich

My Website…

Posted by Chef Richard Sweeney in General Info Mar 27th, 2010 | No Comments

Hey everyone!

I have received several comment submissions recently asking about my website and blog.  Since I never know if it’s a real question, or spam, I decided just to put the info on here as a posting… My website was created and maintained by 4MoreHits.com.  4MoreHits.com specializes in SEO and website upkeep.  If you’re looking for someone to help re-tool your website, or to help drive more traffic to your site, please contact them via their website.

Private Classes

Posted by Chef Richard Sweeney in General Info, cooking classes Mar 16th, 2010 | No Comments

Have I mentioned that I am available for Private Cooking Classes?  They can be for individuals, couples, or groups – and the prices are flexible to reflect the size of the group.  We can set up classes at your home, a central location, or find another spot that works for everyone!  Or, if you prefer a more formal type of class, both of the schools I teach at offer private class sessions in their full kitchens.

Any questions?   Hit me up at Chef@WannaBChef.com

Keep Cooking!

-Chef Rich

Been Updating….

Posted by Chef Richard Sweeney in General Info Mar 1st, 2010 | No Comments

Hey Everyone!

Sorry for the delays, and technical issues, but you will notice that all of the recipes from classes are updated on the site.   If you don’t see what you’re looking for yet, please give it some time for the server to fully upload all of the files.

Happy Cooking!

-Chef Rich

Welcome to WannaBChef.com!

Posted by Chef Richard Sweeney in General Info Jun 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Hey Everyone, and welcome to my new website, WannaBChef.com.  WannaBChef.com is a new spin on the idea that everyone wants to be able to throw an AMAZING dinner party for their friends, but not everyone has the know-how to get it done.  That, combined with tougher economic times, means it’s time to tie on your apron and get cooking!!

WannaBChef.com’s goal is to help people get over their fear of cooking and entertaining, and to help streamline the process so you not only get to host the party, but be a guest, too!  In addition to this, I’ll be adding more of my own personal recipes for home cooking (maybe just an intimate dinner party for 2?….), and my own reviews of products and equipment that come across my cutting board.

I invite you to leave me comments with any requests that you’d like to see, and any questions that I can answer for you on here.  It’s only the first day, and I’m excited to see how WannaBChef.com can help!

And, for those of you not sure, yeah, this is Richard Sweeney from Top Chef Season 5, NYC.    I’ve now left my job as Executive Chef of Confidential Restaurant + Loft here in San Diego, and am in the process of opening up my own restaurant.  I’ll share all the details of the process with you all as we go – if nothing else, it’s a wild ride.