This is such a great dish to serve in crepes or on top of a frittata. **Adapted from Simply Spectacular Ingredients 20 fat asparagus spears 1 TBSP. salted butter 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 pound mushrooms trimmed washed and chopped 2 shallots peeled and minced Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 […]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard powder, preferably Coleman’s 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoons rice vinegar or plum wine vinegar 3 TBSP. orange marmalade or guava jelly 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup, plus more as needed 1 1/2 pounds papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks Kosher Salt 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or […]
A quick stop to The Butcher’s Block on 17th Street in Sarasota helps me create a steakhouse worthy dish for our company this weekend. One stop shopping for aged rib eye steaks, Maytag bleu cheese, craft beers and corn on the cob. Even the tomatoes and romaine are right there for your complete meal. Ingredients […]
When I had my second restaurant, my 3-year old son loved to come in and play with dough and batters. He asked me one day to make him something that no one else could order. I asked him if he had any special ingredients he wanted me to use and here was his list: Cheese. […]
Ingredients 1 package soba noodles 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/rice-vinegar/index.html” href=”http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/rice-vinegar/index.html”>rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned 2 cups snow peas, julienne 5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced 1/2 cup thinly […]
Yield: 6 servings Ingredients Ingredients For the Filling: 1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts 1/2 cup minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced lemon peel 3 large pasta sheets Note- I prefer buying a fresh local brand- in Sarasota, Fl. I […]
The Wild Salmon was on sale at Fresh Market and so moist and delicious with a simple pan sear preparation. For Cinco de Mayo I add fresh minced fruits to a pre-made salsa and top over the seasoned salmon. Ingredients For the Sauce: 2 cups Greek yogurt Juice of one lime Zest of ½ lime […]
Broccoli Salad By Alton Brown Ingredients 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 lemon, zested 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pound broccoli, rinsed, trimmed and sliced thinly on a mandolin 6 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved […]
INGREDIENTS 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, well drained, juices reserved 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 3 small bay leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons drained capers […]
What to do with Easter leftovers? We have just the thing… a nice chowder. Most people will make a split pea soup but honestly I am not much on pea soup or legumes, so I prefer a chowder style. Ham, potato and Corn chowder Ingredients 4 slices Bacon, diced 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 cloves […]
