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Brian Lagerstrom

Brian Lagerstrom

Rationalized professional technique Built on the concept of bringing professional technique into a form reproducible at home. Reexamines existing recipes and explains why each step earns its place.

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Carbonara (15-minute version)Easy Carbonara in 15 Minutes

Meat-sauce pastaYou NEED This Meat Sauce in Your Arsenal

Cacio e pepe (scaled up for a crowd)CACIO e PEPE FOR A CROWD (Italians Will Hate Me For This)

Mac and cheese10 Minute Stovetop Mac and Cheese

What defines this chef’s technique

  • Presents a non-traditional method for scaling cacio e pepe reliably to serve a crowd
  • Rebuilds carbonara as a 15-minute recipe with steps trimmed to the minimum
  • Reworks restaurant-derived workflows, including meat-sauce pastas, for home kitchen equipment

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