Professional chef and restaurateurRichard Blaishas never been one to shy away from taking risks in the kitchen.

“The answer is, spoiler alert…not very complicated.”

On September 10 at 9 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ## Use acid to “wake up” a dish’s flavors.

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Take advantage of seasonal produce.

With summer ending in less than two weeks,fall ingredientsare about to be in full-force.

For Blais, that means cooking up the classics.

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Make simple ingredient swaps to create healthier meals.

When it comes to healthy eating, Blais is all about makingsimple recipe swaps.

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Another tried-and-true ingredient for the culinary star isgheealso known as “clarified butter.”

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Unlike traditional butter, ghee is made by heating up butter until the water and milk solids evaporate.

Incorporate natural sweeteners to cut down on sugar.

A key element of Blais' family’s eating habits is being mindful of their sugar consumption.

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When I say, ‘cinnamon,’ you probably think ‘donuts,'” Blais says.

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