Lobster Pasta

Fresh Maine Lobster in cream sauce; garlic, lemon and white wine reduction Spaghetti, Red Pepper Flakes, Basil, Thyme - and of course Lobster - come together in a creamy, lemony white wine reduction to make an exquisite meal Murder in the Kitchen: An Homage to Alice B. Toklas Ingredients 4 Lobsters (about 1.5lbs each; that’ll … Continue reading Lobster Pasta

Corned Beef and Cabbage

This recipe only requires 15 minutes of prep, and makes your house smell awesome all day. Just make sure you don't have other plans for your oven! I vaguely remember my mom attempting to make this St. Patrick's Day classic one time during my childhood. As I remember, it involved braising the corned beef by … Continue reading Corned Beef and Cabbage

Bourbon Glazed Carrots

This elegant side dish is delicious, easy to prepare, and could stand on it's own as a first course or appetizer. Plus, you get to set stuff on fire. Ingredients 6-8 carrots, peeled and julienned 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 oz Aleppo Pepper Pinch Kosher Salt 1 oz bourbon whiskey 1 tablespoon … Continue reading Bourbon Glazed Carrots

Seafood Pasta with Scallops and Gulf Shrimp

Even though this is easy enough for a weeknight, it's also elegant enough for a special occasion. Ingredients 4 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter (Ghee or clarified butter are preferable here, but any neutral high smoke-point oil will be fine) - divided 16oz Gulf Shrimp, Tiger Prawns, or Extra Jumbo Shrimp (12-15 ct)* - peeled … Continue reading Seafood Pasta with Scallops and Gulf Shrimp

Pesto with Penne, Roasted Asparagus and Grilled Chicken

Finally, the Pesto Pasta of My Dreams Assembling this pasta has four steps, all of which are super easy. (1) Make Pesto (2) Marinate and Grill Chicken (3) Roast Asparagus (4) Cook Pasta According to Package Directions Serve with Killer Garlic Bread and enjoy. Ingredients Prep For the Pesto Place blades and bowl of food … Continue reading Pesto with Penne, Roasted Asparagus and Grilled Chicken

Ragù Bolognese

Step aside Marinara Meat Sauce, Ragù Bolognese is without doubt the Queen of Italian sauces. This stick to your ribs pasta will warm your heart and soul any time of year. So yeah, this takes 4-5 hours to make, but the good news is that using the oven-braise technique means that you don't have to … Continue reading Ragù Bolognese

Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata

This twist on an Italian classic uses Japanese panko bread crumbs to create a delicate yet irresistibly crisp breading on the outside of lightly fried chicken cutlets which are then served with a savory and tangy pan sauce over angel hair pasta. Time: 45-60 minutesLevel: Easy/IntermediateCost: About $4-6 per plateServes: 4- 6 Ingredients: 2-3 … Continue reading Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken Piccata

Paella: How to Make an Edible Art

“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez Paella is that it is a social dish. It's built - layer by layer - in one pan and served at the … Continue reading Paella: How to Make an Edible Art

All American Beef Stew

Yankee Cooking At Its Best This New England Classic is easy to make, but does require a long braise. The active cooking time is probably an hour or less. It is even better the second day. The first time I made this, the aroma filled my SoCal home and brought me straight back to my … Continue reading All American Beef Stew

Your 2022 Fall Cooking Bucket List

Fall is one of my favorite times of year. Here's to soups and stews and savory, soul-warming food. #1 Khao Soi Curry Full of warm, savory spices, this unique Northern Thai Curry is all kinds of cozy. I first had this version of curry in Bend, Oregon of all places. I was on a business … Continue reading Your 2022 Fall Cooking Bucket List