About Chef Z

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Chef Jeff Zahniser is a Certified Executive Chef and a Certified Culinary Educator. He is currently working as a Culinary Instructor for Liberty Ranch High School in Galt, California. Chef Z, as his students call him, has had a varied and interesting career since graduating with honors from The Culinary Institute of America. Chef Z was the Executive Chef at the City Hotel in Columbia, CA, has owned and operated his own catering company in Los Angeles, CA, and was the Executive Chef for Wyndham Hotels in Southern California. Chef Z strives to create a positive experience learning life lessons in the kitchen. Chef Z was named Sacramento County Office of Education Teacher of te Year and went on to be named Teacher of the Year for the entire county. Chef Z teaches Culinary Arts 1 & 2. He also teaches Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts Chef Z’s students have gone on from these program to get jobs at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and Bear Valley Ski Resort. Many of his students have matriculated into many other post-secondary programs around the state.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash
  • 2 pounds Onions, medium dice
  • 2 fl. oz Lard or vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons Hungarian Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Caraway seeds
  • to taste Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 quart White Stock
  • 4 ounces Tomato Paste
  • 5 pounds Beef stew meat, 1-1/2 in. cubes
Servings/Yield: 9 servings
1.Saute the onions in the lard or oil, browning lightly
2.Add the paprika, garlic, caraway seeds, salt and pepper, mix well.
3.Add the stock and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
4.Add the meat and continue simmering until the meat is very tender approximately 1-1/2 hours.
5.Adjust the seasoning and serve.
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Chef Jeff
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