Frank Sabatini Jr.

Apr 14, 2024 | thehashstar.com | Frank Sabatini Jr.

Most of what has been written about dinner-party etiquette seems directed at the host—the person who bears the onus when guests don’t mingle well, meal courses run late, or when that bottle of wine you so carefully chose turns up corked. But even if the host is a pro at entertaining, it is the dinner guests who ultimately steer the experience with their good or bad manners.

Apr 14, 2024 | thehashstar.com | Frank Sabatini Jr.

Product: Trader Joe’s ‘Hashbrowns’Specs: Shredded potatoes preformed into 10 oval-shaped patties. They are bound by soybean and/or canola oil and dextrose. Each patty contains 250 milligrams of sodium and 120 calories. Preparation summary: Bake at 400 degrees on an un-greased cookie sheet for 14 minutes. Flip the patties halfway through the cooking process. High points: These take the legwork out of making hash browns from scratch. No shredding, frying or cleanup required.

Apr 14, 2024 | thehashstar.com | Frank Sabatini Jr.

Armed with a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts and another in Culinary Nutrition, the one cooking trick Jennifer Felmley didn’t learn at Johnson & Wales University was how to infuse cannabis into her dishes. The San Diego-based chef and cookbook author runs a successful business called Chef Jenn Cooks, which offers “cannabis experiences” as one of her services. She also holds cooking classes (in person and virtual) and provides private chef services throughout San Diego County.

Apr 14, 2024 | thehashstar.com | Frank Sabatini Jr.

Product: Mashed CauliflowerSpecs: Frozen, mashed cauliflower contained in a 12-ounce tray. The mash contains heavy cream, milk and sea salt. Preparation summary: Place tray in microwave and cook on high for 4 minutes. Peel film back, stir, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes. If cooking in a conventional oven, place tray on a baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.

Apr 14, 2024 | thehashstar.com | Frank Sabatini Jr.

Product: Campbell’s Condensed Unsalted Cream of Mushroom SoupSpecs: A 10.5-ounce can of condensed soup made with mushrooms, dried garlic, vegetable oil and less than 2 percent cream. A half cup contains 50 milligrams of naturally occurring sodium (opposed to 750 milligrams in the original version). The soup is among a new line of Campbell’s “healthy request” products. Preparation summary: Empty contents into pan or microwave-safe bowl, add one can of water, and heat until hot.