Category: From the Chef’s Table
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Smoked Sockeye Salmon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms
One of my personal all time favorites is Smoked Salmon – in any presentation – and I never pass on an opportunity to to have some when I can. Earthy, great balance of flavors, accented with freshly roasted red pepper, Chevre goat cheese, shallot brown butter and topped with melted Gruyere. Good for a range…
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Chevre and Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Mushrooms
A perfect little canape for your wine tasting event or a full size appetizer portion per guest. Rich, warm, filled with chevre goat cheese and shallot brown butter, topped with browned Gruyere. Works wonderfully with lighter reds and heartier whites. Think Zinfandel, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Melot, Chardonnay, Viognier.
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Tiger Prawn Stuffed Zucchini, Shallot Cream Cheese, Chive, Roe
A wonderfully light canape with a great burst of crisp sea flavor. Gentle on the palate and pairs well with lighter, acidic whites. Think Viognier, Muscat, Pinot Grigio, Riesling.
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Chicken and Okra in Chipotle Banana Curry with Potato
A dish currently in development in the test kitchen, not quite ready for prime time – but rather tasty. Structurally it’s a southern Indian curry base, heavy on the tomato with additional turmeric beyond the amount found in typical curry powders (we grind and toast our own). Okra and banana are added midway through the…
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Fettuccine Alfredo – A delightful process…
Sometimes you stumble on the perfect video. Never mind if you don’t speak Italian… Just watch this hands…
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Braised Kohlrabi Greens and Beet Greens
Don’t throw those greens out! Make something with them!!! Braised Kohlrabi greens and beet greens with onion, garlic, 1/2 tspn of Sichaun peppercorns, celery and jalapeño in a glaze of brown sugar, soy, red Chinese cooking wine, finished with a pad of butter. S&P to taste
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Salmon and Jumbo Shrimp Curry over Basmati
One of our favorites around here.
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Soup: Summer squash and chili peppers with smoked pork knuckle
Late season summer squash which holds up well to significant time in the pot. I find myself missing the garden gems already. Hello December.
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Cajun Chicken, Sausage and Okra Sauce Piquant
A long, loving, slow cooked dish in the style and from the heart off Chef Paul Prudhomme.
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Kalle-pache, Khash. Persian-Turkish style Sheep’s Head Soup
How to make Kalle-pache, Khash. Persian-Turkish style sheep’s head soup, and a traditional European presentation. When traveling – or cooking it at home – I’m always on the lookout for good Sheep’s Head Soup. The more refined versions are known as Sheep’s Brain Soup in some places – where all of the other protein is…
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Banana Curry Chicken Lollipops
Yeah… We said it. Lollipops. Look it up. It’s in the book! Actually – Jacques Pepin and others have videos online explaining the process. Great for parties. Stewed, then baked in our house made curry.
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Cider Braised Pork Shoulder with Sauce Espanole
Seasoned, browned and slow braised with mire poix and traditional Sauce Espanole.