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Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the preparation of seafood as well as most general culinary questions.

Experience in the area

I've been in the seafood retail and restaurant trade for 38 years. I owned my own restaurant for 22 years (150 seats, 2 locations) as well as a catering operation.

Organizations

Past member of American Culinary Federation

Publications

Seafood Leader Magazine

Education/Credentials

Johnson & Wales University, N. Miami, Florida, Associates in Science, Culinary Arts.

Awards and Honors

Previously Certified Executive Chef (expired), ACF Competition Medalist

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fatima04/12/12101010thankyou chris my problem is solve by .....
David12/26/11101010TY, Merry Xmas!
darlene11/07/11101010Chris: I will try to find the .....
James10/28/11101010Thanks. :)
James10/19/11101010Awesome. Thank you.

Recent Answers from Chris A. DiNunno

2012-04-08 which pot is use for grill and baking in heier microwave:

Hi fatima,  My specialty is fish and seafood, but I will try to help as much as I can.  A microwave is not the best piece of equipment to bake or grill.  A microwave is best suited for re-heating foods

2012-03-27 cooked crab leg's:

Crab legs should be cooked all the way through when you buy them - legally you can't sell raw crab legs.  I wouldn't keep them longer than 2 days in the refrigerator.  As with all seafood, the sooner you

2011-12-25 salmon:

Hi David,    I call the white stuff "fat" but apparently it's called "protein exudate".  A couple of remedies are; dry the fish very well with paper towels before cooking; don't salt the fish until after

2011-10-31 lobster bisque:

Hi Darlene,    I think that you could probably get away with using imitation lobster in a bisque.  If it were in lobster salad or a lobster main course, then I would advise against it.  With bisque, it's

2011-10-28 Cod Fish:

I would go with what you like to eat.  Price is sometimes an indicator of quality, but not always.  I've seen excellent quality and poor quality of all fish at all different prices.  Make sure the fish

 

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