Happy Hour: Cookin' With Chef Andrew Gruel
Did you know that there are many different types of salmon? In today's Happy Hour, chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Andrew Gruel guides Kennedy through various fish dishes.
Chef Gruel prepares a delightful prosciutto and apple appetizer that pairs perfectly with a classic Kennedy cocktail.
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