Breaded pork chops, check. A nice refreshing salad of pea shoots, peas, fava beans, and basil, check, check, check. And to finish it off, a tasty honey mustard sauce to seal the deal. This needs to be on your list of dinners to make! Working in restaurants I learn a few things and when I …
Here it is, the final step in making gumbo. Take all of your hard work and prep and put it all together to make the final dish. Authentic New Orleans-style gumbo. One thing to remember is to add your seafood and pulled chicken last. We want the seafood perfectly tender to be cooked through. And …
When was the last time you throw some kebabs on the grill? These grilled salmon kebabs were a hit! I marinated the salmon in preserved lemon, Harissa, lemon juice, dijon mustard and a few more spices. I wanted something different from just throwing salmon on the grill and kebab form it was. Just as delicious …
Just in time for the big game, these chicken tinga fries will sure be a hit! Unfortunately, my Saints are not in it–please let’s not talk about that last play….but, back to the food–these are da-bomb! For the big game, I do not want to spend a lot of time cooking so I wanted minimal …
If you never had wagyu steak, you are missing out! This wagyu chuck steak is served with a tangy sweet tomato bacon and balsamic relish with blistered tomatoes. Lone Mountain Wagyu provides all your Wagyu needs and has extremely great quality products. I was quite surprised at how well-packaged the product was. The attention to …
Okay, so last week was all about the Golden Milk Ice Cream With Cardamon Spiced Meringue, this week, a savory flatbread with sliced dates, Manchego cheese, balsamic onions, and crispy prosciutto Yes, crispy prosciutto! Which I must say is pretty addictive. The fatty pork and even more concentrated saltiness was the perfect pairing for the …
The time for parties and get-togethers is upon us and if you really want to impress, make these seafood-stuffed crabs! Sweet flakey crab meat mixed with even sweeter-tasting shrimp and spices that make for great hors d’oeuvres or a great entree paired with some sides. My parents really showered me with all the things I …
This Strawberry Bread Pudding Souffle is a flashback from my first time stepping into a professional kitchen, Commander’s Palace. I remember being so excited and buying my first knife roll–which I still have by the way! I was so nervous going into this establishment that has been around forever and holds so many accolades. For my …
If you want to have a special breakfast, make these gingerbread waffles with crème anglaise sauce. I love gingersnap cookies and these waffles reminded me of them. The deep earthy flavor of molasses, dark brown sugar, and bold spices such as ginger and allspice make for a great new spin on waffles. This gingerbread waffle …
If you are tired of grilling corn or making nice summery corn salads, cool down with this flavorful creamy corn soup topped with a light and refreshing shrimp and cucumber salad! Perfect for the summer days and really can be put together in no time! The soup is only a handful of ingredients. Fresh basil …