Sasha Reyes

Executive Chef

Chef Sasha Reyes is the Executive Chef and Owner of Artisan Personal Chefs. With over 20 years of food industry experience, she specializes in private dinner parties, custom sports nutrition plans for professional athletes, and cooking lessons. Chef Reyes graduated from Arizona Culinary Institute in 2011 with a degree in Culinary Arts, Baking, and Restaurant Management.

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How do you make the perfect hard boiled egg?

I find success in boiling eggs in general, whether they're soft-boiled or hard-boiled. And number one, the fresher the eggs are, the better. Number two, you need to make sure your water is heavily salted. And you want to put the eggs in room-temperature water, and then bring them up to a boil. That's going to make your eggs much easier to peel. When you remove them, you want to cool them down as quickly as possible by running cool water over them. I continue to allow the cool water to run while I peel them.

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How do you fry catfish nuggets?

Check that your catfish nuggets are fully thawed and patted dry. Then, apply a seasoning in the form of a crust or a batter, like a seasoned cornmeal crust or a beer batter. Once the nuggets are coated, drop them into 350°F (177°C) oil and let them cook for 10-15 minutes.

How do you prep asparagus before steaming?

The best way to prepare asparagus is to trim the end of the asparagus. There's two different techniques for that—you can do the "bend and snap" method, where you snap the asparagus at the point where it bends naturally. You can also chop off the bottom 2-3 inches (5.08 - 7.62 cm) of the asparagus and peel another 2-3 inches (5.08 - 7.62 cm) of the bottom with a vegetable peeler, which helps the asparagus be more flavorful and tender.

Should I salt water for boiling vegetables?

Absolutely! Salting your water for boiling both flavors your vegetables and helps the water boil faster.

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