Craig Ruff

Craig Ruff
Title: Test Kitchen Assistant
Education: Mississippi State University and Mississippi University For Women
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Expertise: Primarily southern cuisine, food science, and fish preparation

Craig has both a culinary education and professional training from his time in restaurants. He is an avid reader of food media and a dedicated cook. During his time in culinary school and in restaurants, he has much experience testing and developing recipes.

Experience

Craig Ruff was originally exposed to professional food service while working for an event center at the business school he was attending. There he was responsible for maintaining the kitchen for caterers. He has been a lifelong cook, and followed his passion through culinary school and to restaurants. Craig still has a great desire to learn more, and is always looking to expand his knowledge on food and cooking.

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Latest from Craig Ruff

Pasta e Ceci
Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)
30 mins
Skillet Lasagna
Skillet Lasagna
1 hr
Torrijas
Torrijas Are the Next-Level Boozy Take on French Toast Your Weekend Brunch Has Been Missing
25 mins
Tomato Tarte Tatin
Tomato Tarte Tatin
2 hrs 10 mins
Green smooothie bowl
Green Smoothie Bowl
10 mins
Croissant-Casserole-Bake
Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Lemon Curd and Berries
2 hrs 30 mins
Patty melt
Patty Melt
35 mins
Cantaritos
The Citrusy Tequila Cocktail You Should Be Making This Summer
5 mins
Top down view of veal piccata with lemons and capers in a pan.
Veal Piccata
20 mins
A dairy-free shake with tahini, cardamom, coffee, banana and sweet date syrup.
Tahini Is the Secret to This Creamy, Dairy-Free Coffee Shake
5 mins
Marry-Me-Stuffed-Shells
Marry Me Chicken Stuffed Shells
1 hr 35 mins
Limoncello Sorbet Float
Make This Simple Limoncello Sorbet Float Your Summer Entertaining Flex
2 mins
Cherry Lime Ice Pops
Cherry-Lime Ice Pops
6 hrs 20 mins
Shrimp Burger wrapped in paper
Crispy Shrimp Sandwich with Creamy Coleslaw
45 mins
Breakfast Ramen
Breakfast Ramen
20 mins
Chile Crisp Shrimp Scampi
Chili Crisp Shrimp Scampi
40 mins
Ginger-Orange Chicken Wings
Ginger-Orange Chicken Wings
45 mins
Crawfish Boil
Crawfish Boil
1 hr 30 mins
Lobster Pasta
Lobster Pasta with Corn and Tomatoes
25 mins
Seafood lasagna and a couple of glasses of wine.
Seafood Lasagna
2 hrs 10 mins
An image of a porchetta on a wooden cutting board with meat carving tools.
Porchetta
15 hrs 30 mins