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STUDENTS & GUEST CHEFS

My name is Ramiro Rubio, but all my friends call me Milo. I am 28 years old and have been married to my beautiful wife for 3 1/2 years and I am currently pursuing my passion in life; which is to be a chef. Owning my own restaurant and bakery are two of my greatest goals in my future.

Ramiro Rubio's onion recipe.

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My name is Gilbert M. Olivas Jr, but my close friends call me Junior. I am a 26 year old New Mexico native that has been cooking for about 10 years now. I have worked at many kinds of restaurants but my favorite type of cooking is Italian food. I learned how to cook from a Sicilian Chef and have been developing new dishes ever since. My goal is to one day be a chef and have my own restaurant.

Gilbert Olivas Jr.'s onion recipe.

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My name is Gabriel Parra. I have been in the culinary field for ten years. I have been a trainer and an assistant chef as well. My long term goals involve the culinary world. I plan to get degree in this field.

Gabriel Parra's onion recipe

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Hello my name is Marla Larkin. I'm 21 and in my fourth semester in college. I graduated from Alma d' arte Charter High and because of attending that school I have fallen in love with the culinary arts. I hope to one day open my own restaurant and become a pastry chef / chef, and maybe my own bakery, dessert shop and/or a restaurant. But we shall see where the wind takes me.

Marla Larkin's onion recipe

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My name is Jeremiah Richardson. I am a 38 year old HRTM major. I will be receiving my Associates Degree this May. I have been raised by parents who have always cooked and baked and decided later in life to follow that passion. I plan on getting my Bachelors Degree in HRTM and then opening a pastry shop.

Jeremiah Richardson's onion recipe

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My name is Michael Brainard, I’m 22 years old and have been working in food service since I was 15. My experience in the food service industry varies from cooking in Restaurants to Catering and serving. I got my love for the food service industry thanks to my parents. My father is a chef and my mother is a food service director. The largest and most impressive event I have worked both cooking and serving was a catering for the Governor of Colorado in 2005. That is a little about me and my past in the food service industry.

Michael Brainard's onion recipe

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Hi my name is Maria G. Mata, I am 22 years old and this is my fourth semester attending Dona Ana Community College. My dream is to be a professional Chef, have a great restaurant and also have a cake shop. I have a big passion for cakes.

Maria G. Mata's onion recipe

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Was born and raised in Las Cruces for 41 years. Been cooking over 20 years now, I’m in my 3rd year with the Hospitality and Tourism Program and I am looking to be a private chef.  I started cooking at a very young age; I’ve had a passion for cooking my whole life. I’ve had the pleasure of working at wonderful restaurants such as Tatsu Japanease restaurant, Meson de Mesilla, Mix Pacifc Rim Cuisine, and The Aqua Reef.

Rueben Romaldo Samaniego's onion recipe

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My name is Felicia Ordunez, I am 18 years old a single hardworking mother of one. who would love to have a job in the hospitality field.

Felicia Ordunez's onion recipe

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Hi my name is Ivey Black. This is my third semester at DACC. I graduated from San Andres High School in December of 2009. I am currently expecting my first child. I will be having a little girl on August the 23rd. My boyfriend and I of four and a half years are really excited. We can’t wait. I am enrolled in this course because I am interested in making hospitality my major. My interests include animals, music, being with my family and friends, and most importantly my boyfriend.

Ivey Black's onion recipe

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Omar Nosseir
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Florida.
I have an arabic/hispanic heratige and love food from all over the world.
Joined the Army in 2003 as a food service specialist and have cooked in dinning facilities in Korea and in texas over my 5 years in the service, which lead me on to the Ft. Bliss Culinary Team in 2007(where we had taken first place).
I love to learn new ways of cooking, new recipes to try and the challenges they bring.

Omar Nosseir' onion recipe

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Hi my name is Monica Martinez. I'm a students at DACC Community College and this will be my forth semester. I am getting my associates degree in Hospitality, and I will like to own my own restaurant business. I'm also a mother of a two year old son. My occupation is working at Subway and I have been there almost three years in June. My recipe I have put up is Pico de Gallo hope you can enjoy it like how I did. The recipe came from a friend’s aunt.

Monica Martinez's onion recipe

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My name is Linda Martin I been in the restaurant business for 21years I decided to go to college after being out of school for 30,years my long time goal is to finish collage and own or operate a restaurant in a hotel.

Linda Martin's onion recipe

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Tanell DeGroat is majoring in Business, Hospitality and Nutrition. She is a mother of a brilliant three year old little princess. Loves the outdoors, animals, and enjoys riding horses. Comes from a very crafty and talented family, and found her talent and craft in the kitchen. She decorates cakes, and will one day own her own shop; catering service, based on nutrition. She dreams of being a Personal Chef.

Tanell DeGroat's onion recipe

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Hi my name is Jessica M. Sanchez. I am a hospitality major graduating in May of 2010. I plan to continue on to NMSU to receive my bachelors degree in Hospitality. I've lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico all my life. I hope to one day work for the Disney Cruise liner or a major company. I would like to utilize my management expertise in either I just need to finish school. I have two children in the age range of 10 and 7 and I would love to take them with me on that Cruise liner so I still would need to wait till they are much older and mature. For my presentation I will be working alongside a very good friend, Jessica Blaine. We will be making a German Onion Cake. We worked on it together in our baking class and it was a meal in its self.

Jessica Sanchez's onion recipe

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My name is Jessica Blaine, but I’ve gone by Jess or Jessie since I can remember. I am 23, and a new mom of a stunningly handsome 3 month old! As a child, my mom and I used to cook and bake together. So naturally the kitchen is where I am most passionate. I received an associate’s degree of General Studies December 2009, and will be graduating with an A.A.S. in Hospitality Services this December. My goal is to open my own bakery and share my favorite creations!

Jessica Blaine's onion recipe

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Hi my name is Octavio Martinez I am 18 years old and I have been cooking for five years. I am currently attending Las Cruces high school and I am taking some culinary classes at the branch. My dream is to one day either own my own restaurant or be a manager in a locally owned restaurant.

Octavio Martinez's onion recipe

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My name is Erika Benavidez. I am a Senior at Mayfield High School and because of the dual credit program I am fortunate enough to be taking classes at the Dona Ana Community College.  After graduation I  plan to continue my education at the Dona Ana Community College.  I will be seeking a degree in Business as well as a degree in Hospitality and Tourism.  After graduating from college, I plan to open my own restaurant and/or bakery.   

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I’m Kacie Acosta, 17 year old culinary student at Alma d' Arte Charter High School. I’ve been cooking for 3 years now, and I love it.  I hope to learn more and obtain a career in the culinary field.

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Hello there, my name is Jo Alex Thompson. I am 16 years old and I am a junior at Alma D' Arte high school. I have been in the culinary department there every semester sense my freshman year. I have helped with numerous caterings and I plan to do many more in the future.

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Hi! My name is Pablo Porras, I have 20 years experience cooking at various top-notch restaurants in Las Cruces, Albuquerque and Gallup, New Mexico. I am majoring in Hospitality to develop my skills to higher levels because I really enjoy cooking.

Pablo Porras's onion recipe

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KARLINE'S CLASS

Alma D' Arte

Shems Authentic Moroccan Cuisine

Onion Recipe

On February 24, 2010, Trudel and Hafid Abdelmoula and Malachi Doctor opened Shems and Authentic Moraccan Restaurant. They wanted to give Las Cruces a taste of their fragrant cuisine. Shems is located at the prior location of Casa Luna Italian at 1340 E. Lohman Avenu. This is where you will get your “Moroccan Therapy” according to the entrepreneurs. With great food and Moroccan atmosphere, you will feel like l you have been transported to Morocco. Hafid Abdelmoula who is from Morocco studied hospitality and worked at Moroccan Pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Epcot World Showcases where he met his wife who is an American Indian from Northern New Mexico and graduate of NMSU. Malachi Doctor is a photographer and marketing specialist who teamed up with the pair. The owners are constructing a Moroccan room that will create the setting of an traditional Moroccan seating and a Royal Feast that will include lamb, chicken and beef dishes with 15 different spices. The restaurant offers traditional Moroccan mint tea and also Moroccan coffee. On Friday and Saturday evenings we have belly dancers that add to our unique atmosphere. Come and experience your “Moroccan Therapy”!!!

Uno Chicago Grill